Master’s Scholarships

VLIR-UOS Scholarship 2027-2028: Fully Funded Master’s in Belgium (ICP Connect)

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The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect programme is Belgium’s flagship development scholarship: fully funded, English-taught Master’s degrees at leading Flemish universities — including Ghent, KU Leuven, Antwerp, Hasselt, and Brussels — for students from around 30 eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The 2027-2028 call opens at the end of October 2026 , with programme deadlines spread from late November 2026 to late February 2027. Key facts: Funded by: Belgian Development Cooperation (DGD) via the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS); Coverage: Fully funded — tuition fees…

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-2028: Fully Funded Master’s in the UK

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The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are the UK’s co-funded Master’s awards: the CSC and a participating UK university split the cost , which means more universities participate and more students get funded. For citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries who can’t afford UK fees, this is one of the most direct fully funded routes to a one-year Master’s in the UK. Key facts: Funded by: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) + Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) + participating UK universities (co-funded); Coverage: Fully funded — tuition…

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Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2027: 50% Grant + 50% Loan for Master’s & PhD

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The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (ISP) is one of the most respected postgraduate funding routes for students from East Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. It funds Master’s and PhD study at reputable universities worldwide through a unique 50% grant / 50% interest-free loan package — the loan portion makes the programme sustainable and lets the Foundation fund far more students each cycle. Key facts: Funded by: Aga Khan Foundation (part of the Aga Khan Development Network); Coverage: 50% grant…

Yenching Academy 2027: Fully Funded Master’s in China Studies at Peking University — Deadline December 1

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120 international scholars. Full fellowship — tuition, housing, travel, stipend. Key facts: Level: Master’s (2 years, interdisciplinary); Value: Full fellowship — tuition, accommodation, travel, stipend; Coverage: Tuition, Yenching Academy House accommodation, round-trip travel, medical insurance, monthly stipend, research costs, field study; Deadline: December 1, 2026. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027: Fully Funded Master’s in Sweden

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SEK 12,000/month living allowance (≈ €1,070). A SEK 15,000 travel grant on top. Key facts: Funded by: Swedish Institute (Swedish government); Level: Master’s; Value: Full tuition + SEK 12,000/month + SEK 15,000 travel grant; Coverage: Tuition, living allowance, travel grant. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

Schwarzman Scholars 2027-28: Fully Funded Master’s at Tsinghua University — Deadline Sept 9, 2026

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Every year, up to 200 exceptional young people from around the world are selected to spend a fully funded year at Tsinghua University in Beijing — studying global affairs, developing leadership skills, and joining a network that follows them for the rest of their careers. The Schwarzman Scholars application for the Class of 2027–28 is open right now , with a global deadline of September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Key facts: Global deadline: September 9, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT. The full guide explains…

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McGill Mastercard Foundation Scholars 2026-27: Fully Funded Master’s in Canada — Deadline August 21

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Scholarship applications opened August 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST and close August 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. If you miss this, you wait a full year. Key facts: Funded by: Mastercard Foundation + McGill University; Level: Master’s; Value: Fully funded (tuition, living costs, travel, support); Coverage: Tuition, living allowance, travel, health, transition support. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Cambridge 2027: Fully Funded Master’s for African Students

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A fully funded 1-year Master’s at the University of Cambridge — for citizens of African countries residing in Africa. This is a new UK route in the Mastercard Foundation’s network, opening September 2026 for October 2027 entry. Key facts: Level: Master’s (1 year); Value: Fully funded — full costs; Coverage: Full costs (tuition, living, and related); Deadline: Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 (course-dependent). The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) 2027: Fully Funded Master’s for Development Professionals

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Full tuition, monthly subsistence, economy airfare, travel allowances, and medical insurance — for a Master’s in development fields at 44 programs across 24 universities, funded by the Government of Japan. The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) targets development professionals from developing countries. Key facts: Funded by: Government of Japan (administered by World Bank); Level: Master’s; Value: Fully funded — tuition, subsistence, airfare, insurance; Coverage: Tuition, monthly subsistence, economy airfare, US$600 travel allowance/trip, medical insurance. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps…

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Ireland Fellows Programme — Latin America 2027-28: Fully Funded Master’s in Ireland (Prep for Next Cycle)

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Full academic fees, economy flights, visa costs, medical insurance, a €700/month stipend , and accommodation — for professionals from 13 Latin American countries studying in Ireland. The Ireland Fellows Programme is the Government of Ireland’s flagship fellowship. Key facts: Funded by: Government of Ireland (Irish Aid); Level: Master’s; Value: Full fees + €700/month stipend + accommodation + flights; Coverage: Fees, flights, visa, insurance, stipend, accommodation. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

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