Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027/28 offer fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge for international students. Deadlines are course-specific, with a separate October 14, 2026 deadline for US citizens resident in the USA.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/28 offer fully funded doctoral study in the UK for eligible candidates from least-developed Commonwealth countries and vulnerable states. Apply by October 20, 2026, at 16:00 BST.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 is a fully funded Stanford graduate scholarship for applicants from every country and academic discipline. Apply by October 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Australian Government RTP Scholarships fund master’s and PhD research degrees with full tuition and a stipend of up to AUD 52,352 a year.
KAS International Scholarship Programme 2026 funds bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study in Germany with stipends up to €1,400/month. Currently prioritising applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Deadline July 15, 2026.
ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships offer up to £5,500 in research funding for current PhD students across Commonwealth countries. Deadline July 31, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Southern Africa is open. Ten fully funded scholarships for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini to study at Oxford University. Apply by August 3, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Kenya is open. Two fully funded scholarships for postgraduate study at Oxford University. Apply by August 27, 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for West Africa is open. Fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford University for Nigeria, Ghana, and 17 other West African countries. Apply by August 27, 2026.
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2027 are open for international master’s and PhD students in Germany. Deadline September 1, 2026. Ideal for students passionate about democracy, ecology, and social justice.