10 Fully-Funded Masters Scholarships You Should be Applying for Right Now

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If you are serious about getting that scholarship to cover the costs of your masters’ degree, then you should be applying for these scholarship opportunities by now.

These prestigious and competitive scholarships will cover all expenses from tuition, travel to accommodation and cost of living. What is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Give it your best shot.

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  1. Chevening Scholarships in UK

Chevening scholarship offers financial support to study for Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.

Benefit: Full tuition fees | travel to and from your country | arrival allowance | grant for the cost of preparation of a thesis or dissertation (if required) | excess baggage allowance | the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application | monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses.

Deadline: 3rd November

  1. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship for International Students in the UK

Each year, Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any course.

Benefit: Full tuition fees | travel to and from your country | arrival allowance | grant for the cost of preparation of a thesis or dissertation (if required) | excess baggage allowance | the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application | monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses.

Deadline: 3rd December

  1. Schwarzman Scholarship in China

Schwarzman Scholars Fully-funded Masters Scholarship is a $350 million endowment for international students to study in China. It is designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century.

Benefits: Full tuition fees | room and board | international airfare | in-country study tour | books and supplies | a laptop and smart phone | health insurance | a modest personal stipend.

Deadline: 26th September

  1. DAAD MIPLC Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is offering scholarships to students from developing countries as a part of the DAAD’s program for “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses.”

Benefits: Flight | Tuition | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Settlement Allowance | German Language course

Deadline: 15th October

  1. DAAD Masters Program Infrastructure Planning (MIP) Scholarships at University of Stuttgart, Germany

Applications are now open for developing countries’ students to apply for the DAAD-funded Masters Program Infrastructure Planning (MIP) Scholarships in Europe.

Benefits: Visa application | Air ticket | Full tuition fees and international student fees | Accommodation | Meals | Medical cover | A living stipend | book allowance | Costs related to community activities | Access to internship opportunity | Air ticket home upon completion of studies | Mentoring | Leadership development | Academic & life skills support

Deadline: 30th September

Masters Scholarships for international students

  1. STUDY IN BELGIUM: ARES Belgian Government Scholarships for Masters and Continuing Education (Fully Funded)

Applications are open for the fully funded ARES Belgian Government Scholarships 2025 for Masters and Continuing Education.

Benefits: Full tuition fees | room and board | international airfare | in-country study tour | books and supplies | a laptop and smart phone | health insurance | a modest personal stipend.

Deadline: 18 October

  1. University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship for International Students – Australia

The Human Rights Scholarship was established by the University of Melbourne and awarded to students who are undertaking research in the field of human rights.

Benefits: Monthly payment | Tuition fees | Health insurance | Air fare | Lodging allowance

Application Deadline: 31st October

  1. DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship

The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for students from developing countries to pursue graduate courses in Germany.

Benefits: Full tuition fees | room and board | international airfare | books and supplies | a laptop and smart phone | health insurance | a modest personal stipend.

Application Deadline: varies

  1. Apply for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship for 2025 presents an exceptional opportunity for international aspiring scholars to pursue their postgraduate studies in Ireland.

Benefits: Monthly payment | Tuition fees | Health insurance | Air fare | Lodging allowance

Deadline: 3rd October

  1. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

This year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offering Masters Scholarships to Art students. Every year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offered for PhD, Postdoctoral and Research for Foreign Students from Africa and other Countries to Study Abroad in Switzerland.

Benefits: Monthly payment | Tuition fees | Health insurance | Air fare | Lodging allowance

Deadline: Varies by countries, generally 30th November

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