Fully Funded Scholarships Open Now (2025–2026) | Apply Before Deadlines
Are you an international student searching for a fully funded scholarship to study abroad in 2025 or 2026? Below is a list of scholarships that are currently open. These programs cover tuition, monthly stipends, airfare, accommodation, and more.
🎓 1. Eric Bleumink Fellowship – University of Groningen (Netherlands)
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Degree Level: Master’s
Coverage: Tuition, travel, stipend, books, insurance
How to Apply: First apply for admission to an eligible master’s program; selected students will be nominated automatically.
🏫 2. KAUST Scholarship – King Abdullah University (Saudi Arabia)
Deadline: Rolling admissions (apply ASAP)
Degree Level: Master’s and PhD
Coverage: Tuition, generous monthly stipend (~$20k–$30k/year), airfare, housing, medical & dental
How to Apply: Submit application via KAUST official portal.
👩🎓 3. AAUW International Fellowships – USA (For Women)
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Eligible: Women from outside the U.S.
Degree Level: Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral
Coverage: $20,000–$50,000 depending on program
Focus Areas: All academic fields.
🇿🇦 4. Mandela Rhodes Scholarship – South Africa
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Degree Level: Honours and Master’s
Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, books, travel, stipend
Includes: Leadership development training
Eligibility: Citizens of African countries under age 30
🌏 5. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Deadline: July 28, 2025
Degree Level: Master’s (Development-related fields)
Coverage: Tuition, stipend, airfare, insurance
Universities: Includes select programs in USA, Japan, Europe
🌴 6. Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships
Deadline: July 19, 2025
Degree Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Coverage: Tuition, monthly stipend, airfare
Apply through: Government portal (external affairs Mauritius)
Focus: African students
🇧🇳 7. University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship
Deadline: August 10, 2025
Degree Level: Master’s and PhD
Coverage: Full tuition, BND 2,200 monthly stipend, accommodation, airfare, research grants
Apply through: UBD official website
🌐 8. DARA Fellowship Program – Denmark
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Degree Level: PhD (science, technology, health)
Coverage: Tuition, stipend, insurance, living allowance
Apply through: Host university’s research portal
🗓️ Upcoming Deadlines (July–August 2025)
| Scholarship Program | Deadline | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius Government Scholarship | July 19, 2025 | UG/Master’s/PhD |
| JJ/WBGSP | July 28, 2025 | Master’s |
| Mandela Rhodes | July 31, 2025 | Honours/Master’s |
| UBD Brunei | August 10, 2025 | Master’s/PhD |
| DARA Fellowship (Denmark) | August 29, 2025 | PhD |
| Eric Bleumink | December 1, 2025 | Master’s |
🧭 How to Boost Your Application
✅ Start early – Collect transcripts, reference letters, and test scores now
✍️ Polish your CV and Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Tailor each to the scholarship’s goals
🌐 Research your host university – Mention programs and professors in your SOP
📄 Proofread and review – A clean, concise application increases chances
✨ Conclusion
These scholarships are open now—don’t wait until it’s too late. Take control of your academic future by applying to fully funded programs that match your passion and qualifications.
Need help with your application? I can assist with:
Writing your personal statement
Structuring your academic CV
Reviewing your documents for clarity and quality
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