Scholarship Finder for International Students

Use the filters above to narrow results by your destination country, field of study, nationality, degree level, and preferred funding type. The tool will show scholarships that match your criteria. For a more personalised match that also considers your academic profile, budget, and career goals, take our free 2-minute assessment.

Most major scholarships have deadlines 6-12 months before the academic year starts. For September 2026 intake, many deadlines fall between October 2025 and March 2026. Government-funded scholarships (DAAD, Chevening, Australia Awards) tend to have earlier deadlines than university-specific ones. Start researching at least 12 months before your intended start date.

Full funding covers tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, and sometimes travel costs. Partial funding covers tuition only or provides a fixed stipend that may not cover all living expenses. Some scholarships also offer tuition waivers (fee reduction) without a living stipend. Always check what each scholarship covers before relying on it for your budget.

Yes, in most cases you can and should apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously. However, some government scholarships (like Chevening) require you to declare other applications. If awarded multiple scholarships, you may need to choose one, as some prohibit stacking with other funding. Always read the terms carefully.

Scholarships are grants that do not need to be repaid, unlike student loans. However, they often come with conditions: maintaining a minimum GPA, completing your degree within a set timeframe, or returning to your home country after graduation (common with government-funded scholarships). Some also require community service or academic contributions.

Requirements vary widely. Government-funded scholarships like DAAD or Chevening consider your overall profile (academics, leadership, motivation) rather than a strict GPA cutoff. University merit scholarships often require a GPA equivalent to 3.5/4.0 or above. Need-based scholarships focus on financial circumstances rather than grades. Our database notes GPA requirements where they apply.

Major government scholarships receive thousands of applications for limited spots. Chevening receives over 65,000 applications for about 1,500 places. DAAD awards vary by programme but acceptance rates range from 15-30%. Smaller, less well-known scholarships are often less competitive. Our tool includes both high-profile and lesser-known opportunities to improve your chances.

Yes, many. The Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye Burslari, MEXT (Japan), Australia Awards, and Swedish Institute scholarships specifically target students from developing and emerging economies. Several European government scholarships also prioritise applicants from low- and middle-income countries. Use the nationality filter to find scholarships available to your country.

We verify scholarship details each semester. Deadlines, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts are checked against official scholarship websites. New scholarships are added as they are announced. However, scholarship programmes can change without notice. Always confirm current details on the official scholarship website before applying.