Discover a diverse range of prestigious scholarships for 2026 designed to empower international students across the globe. From Japan’s Yokohama National University and University of Tokyo to European opportunities like Erasmus Mundus and Dutch Excellence Scholarships, these programs offer full or partial funding for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and professional degrees. Scholarships such as the Eiffel Excellence by the French government, Imperial College MBA in the UK, and Canada’s Doctor of Public Health provide financial support alongside academic enrichment. Opportunities span countries including the USA, Qatar, South Korea, Australia, UAE, Poland, and South Africa, fostering global talent with flexible eligibility criteria and competitive deadlines.
1. Yokohama National University Scholarship 2026 in Japan
- Basic Info: Fully funded scholarship for Master’s and Doctoral programs at Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan. English medium of instruction.
Benefits:
- Tuition fees coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Research allowances
- Some travel expenses may be covered
Eligibility:
- Regular YNU undergraduate or graduate students as of October 1, 2025
- Must have or be able to renew “Student” residence status under Japanese immigration law
- Eligible also for MEXT scholarship students becoming privately funded students from April 2026
2. Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship 2026 in the USA
- Basic Info: Fully funded Bachelor’s level scholarship sponsored by the US Embassy for international students.
Benefits:
- Full tuition and enrollment fees
- University housing
- Monthly living stipend
- Visa and residency permits
- Health insurance
- Textbooks and laptop
- Two round-trip home tickets annually
- Semester-long study abroad program
Eligibility:
- Recent 2025 graduates or high school seniors in 2025; some 2024 graduates from specified countries
- Good academic standing with leadership qualities
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80
- Financial need supported by documents
- Not a US citizen or permanent resident
- Citizens or residents from specified MENA countries
3. Lusail University Scholarships 2026 in Qatar
- Basic Info: Fully funded scholarships for full-time undergraduates at Lusail University, Qatar.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Round-trip airfare to Doha, Qatar (once per academic year)
- Furnished on-campus accommodation
- Meals provided or meal allowance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend for living expenses (approx. $1,000 USD/month)
Eligibility:
- Applying to full-time undergraduate programs and approved majors
- Excludes current Lusail students, recipients of other Lusail scholarships, and students with prior Lusail degrees
4. Erasmus Mundus MAGMa Scholarship 2026
- Basic Info: Scholarship for master’s degree studies in relevant disciplines related to heritage, arts, and management in UK, France, and partner institutions.
Benefits:
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Travel costs
Eligibility:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree (2:1 Honours UK or equivalent)
- Degrees in specified arts, history, economics, conservation, archaeology, law, etc., or relevant experience
5. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 by French Government
- Basic Info: Fully funded scholarships for Master’s or PhD studies at French universities.
Benefits:
- Monthly allowance
- Health insurance
- Travel and cultural activities allowance
Eligibility:
- Admission secured at a French university in a Master’s or PhD accredited program
- Application via the university’s international office (no individual applications)
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2026 (university submission), applications generally via platforms open Oct-Nov 2025
6. Newcastle University RTP Scholarship 2026 in Australia
- Basic Info: Fully funded PhD scholarship for research students at Newcastle University.
Benefits:
- Tuition fees coverage
- Living allowance stipend
- Mentorship and professional development support
Eligibility:
- Admission to HDR (PhD) program aligned with the university’s priority research areas
- Academic merit and career potential required
7. Imperial College MBA Scholarships 2026 in the UK
- Basic Info: Scholarships for MBA applicants at Imperial College Business School.
Benefits:
- Partial to full tuition fee coverage depending on the award
Eligibility:
- Must apply and be admitted to the Executive or Full-time MBA program
- Demonstrated leadership, diversity promotion, and commitment to inclusion, especially LGBTQ+ initiatives
- Application Deadlines: Multiple rounds with key deadlines 26 Sep 2025, 16 Oct 2025, 7 Nov 2025 etc., earliest scholarship deadline 16 October 2025
8. Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2026-2027 in Canada
- Basic Info: Scholarships for Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidates at the University of Toronto.
Benefits:
- Tuition coverage
- Living expenses allowance
Eligibility:
- Recent graduates or professionals with relevant experience in public health
- Must attend an info session for scholarship consideration
9. Maastricht University Holland Scholarships 2026 (Netherlands)
- Basic info: Fully funded scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs at Maastricht University for students outside the EU/EEA.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Visa costs covered
- Health and liability insurance
- Accommodation allowance
- Monthly stipend totaling around €34,000 per year
- No IELTS required (alternative proofs of English proficiency accepted)
- No application fee for scholarship acceptance
Eligibility:
- Must be from outside the EU/EEA
- Must apply and be admitted to a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Maastricht University before applying
- Deadline: Typically February 1, 2026
10. Erasmus Mundus MAGMa Scholarship 2026
- Basic info: A fully funded 2-year Master’s program funded by the EU, taught across Portugal, UK, France, and Denmark.
Benefits:
- Covers tuition fee, travel tickets (round trip), visa fee, living allowance, health insurance, books
- Monthly stipend approximately €1,400
Eligibility:
- Open to all nationalities worldwide
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably related fields like art history, cultural studies, economics, law
- Final year students also eligible
- Must meet English language proficiency of host universities
- Deadline: January 19, 2026
11. United Arab Emirates University Scholarships 2025 (UAE)
- Basic info: Fully funded scholarships for undergraduate and graduate international students at UAEU.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipends
- Accommodation and living expenses support
Eligibility:
- Open to all nationalities
- Academic excellence required (specific GPA/criteria vary by program)
- Deadline: Varies by program, mostly October 31, 2025 (some PhD programs April 30, 2025)
12. TU Delft Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Netherlands)
- Basic info: Prestigious scholarship for outstanding international Master’s students at TU Delft.
Benefits:
- €30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students
- €11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Contribution towards living expenses
- Access to scholarship club (development and networking opportunities)
Eligibility:
- Open to all nationalities
- Applying for regular (non-joint) 2-year Master’s programs at TU Delft
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
13. YLP MEXT Scholarship at GRIPS 2026 (Japan)
- Basic info: Fully funded Master’s degree scholarship at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee, registration fee, admission fee
- Monthly stipend of JPY 242,000
- Economy-class airfare to/from Japan
- Coverage of required field trips
Eligibility:
- Open to all nationalities
- Candidates aiming for Master of Public Policy or Public Administration
- Deadline: November 21, 2025
14. University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 (Japan)
- Basic info: Fully funded scholarship for Master’s or PhD studies at the University of Tokyo.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend (amount varies)
- Other allowances as per MEXT guidelines
Eligibility:
- Open to all international students
- Must pursue studies in fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Science, Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences
- Deadline: October 31, 2025;
15. Erasmus Mundus MESPOM Scholarship 2026
- Basic info: Fully funded 2-year Master’s program on Environmental Science, Policy, and Management across multiple European universities.
Benefits:
- Covers tuition fees
- Travel expenses
- Monthly stipend
- Internship and practical experience opportunities across partner universities
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related discipline
- Strong academic record and English language proficiency
- Deadline: January 7, 2026
16. Utrecht University Excellence Scholarship 2026 – Netherlands
- Basic Information: This scholarship targets talented non-EU/EEA international students intending to pursue a master’s degree at Utrecht University. However, it will no longer be offered for programs starting in the 2026–2027 academic year due to budget cuts.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Covers tuition fee or tuition fee plus living income required for one year (linked to residence permit).
- Renewable for the second year of two-year master’s programs.
Eligibility:
- Must be in the top 10% of graduating class.
- Non-EU/EEA passport holders.
- Completed secondary or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
- Applied to eligible international master’s programs starting 1 September 2025.
- Application Deadline:
- February 1, 2026, 23:59 CET.
17. University of Lodz START Scholarship 2026 – Poland
- Basic Information: A prestigious scholarship for young international researchers at early academic career stages, awarded by Foundation for Polish Science, for scientific research at the University of Lodz.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Financial support for doctoral students or early postdoctoral researchers conducting research mainly in Polish institutions.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be early-stage researchers with a PhD or doctoral students.
- Must conduct research at Polish academic or research centers.
- Must be younger than 30 (extensions possible for maternity/paternity leave).
- Application Deadline:
- November 5, 2025 (documents to internal university offices by October 31, 2025).
18. Radboud University Scholarships 2026 – Netherlands
- Basic Information: Scholarships for non-EEA international students to pursue a full master’s degree in English at Radboud University.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Partially funded scholarship reduces tuition fee to €2,695 (from about €18,000).
- Covers visa costs, residence permit fees, health insurance, and liability insurance.
Eligibility:
- Open to all nationalities outside EU/EEA.
- Application Deadline:
- January 31, 2026.
19. Falmouth University International Talent Scholarship 2026 – UK
- Basic Information: Offers scholarships to talented international undergraduate students starting their first year on-campus in September 2026.
Scholarship Benefits:
- £2,000 scholarship credited towards the second tuition fee installment.
- Not renewable, awarded for one year only.
Eligibility:
- International fee payers.
- New students for full-time on-campus bachelors program starting September 2026.
- Must have received an offer by April 3, 2026.
- Self-funding students only.
- Application Deadline:
- Scholarship application deadline: April 6, 2026, 23:59 GMT.