Scholarship Categories
Browse opportunities by scholarship type, academic level and funding category.
Bachelor's Scholarships
Bachelor’s scholarships can help international students reduce or fully cover the cost of undergraduate study abroad. Funding may come from governments, universities, foundations or international programmes and can range from partial tuition awards to comprehensive packages covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books and travel. Because undergraduate degrees often last three to four years or longer, applicants should pay close attention to scholarship duration, renewal requirements and the total cost remaining after funding.
Exchange Programs
Student exchange programs allow university students to spend part of their degree studying at a partner institution in another country while remaining enrolled at their home university. Opportunities may include tuition waivers, scholarships, monthly grants, accommodation support or travel assistance through programmes such as Erasmus+ and JASSO. Exchange arrangements differ by university, so students should check nomination requirements, credit transfer, tuition, visas, funding and whether the courses taken abroad will count toward their degree.
Fellowships
Fellowships provide financial support, professional development, research experience, leadership training or advanced academic opportunities for students, graduates, researchers and professionals. Unlike traditional scholarships, fellowships may support research projects, temporary placements, postdoctoral work, professional development or leadership programmes rather than a complete university degree. Eligibility, funding and duration vary widely, so applicants should carefully check what each fellowship is designed to support.
Fully Funded
Fully funded scholarships can cover most of the major costs of studying abroad, including tuition, living expenses and, in some programmes, accommodation, travel, health insurance and visa-related costs. However, there is no universal definition of “fully funded,” so applicants should always check the official benefits rather than relying on the label alone. This category brings together substantial funding opportunities for international students across undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, research and professional programmes.
Internships
International internships give students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional skills and work with organisations abroad or remotely. Opportunities range from paid corporate placements and research internships to programmes supported by universities, international organisations and schemes such as Erasmus+. Funding, eligibility, visa rules and application procedures vary significantly, so applicants should check the conditions of each internship carefully.
Master's Scholarships
Master’s scholarships can help international students reduce or fully cover the cost of postgraduate study. Funding may come from governments, universities, foundations, international organisations or research programmes, with awards ranging from partial tuition discounts to comprehensive packages covering tuition, living expenses, travel and insurance.
PhD Scholarships
PhD scholarships can fund doctoral study through university scholarships, government programmes, research grants, fellowships, teaching or research assistantships, and salaried doctoral positions. Funding structures vary widely by country and university. Some PhD programmes cover tuition and provide a living stipend automatically, while others require a separate scholarship application. Applicants should pay particular attention to supervisor fit, research funding, programme duration and whether the offer is a scholarship, stipend or employment contract.
Research Grants
Research grants provide funding for researchers, universities and research teams to investigate specific questions, develop new methods, conduct fieldwork, purchase equipment or build larger research programmes. Opportunities range from small early-career grants to multimillion-euro international projects. Eligibility depends heavily on career stage, institution, research field and location, so applicants should first understand whether the funding is intended for an individual researcher, a host institution or a consortium.
Summer Programs
International summer programs offer students and recent graduates short-term opportunities to study, conduct research, develop professional skills, learn languages or experience another university and country. Programs may last from a few days to several months and can be fully funded, partially funded or self-funded. Because “summer program” covers everything from research internships to university summer schools, applicants should check the academic purpose, funding, eligibility, visa requirements and total cost before applying.