Scholarships

Scholarships for Developing Countries Students

6 scholarships open to Developing Countries students, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.

Australia · Government

Australia Awards Scholarships 2027

Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: 2027 intake closed (30 Apr 2026); 2028 intake expected to open ~Feb 2027.
United States · Government

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027

Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: 2026 windows closed (Feb & May 2026); next windows expected ~January–May 2027.
· NGO

OFID Scholarship Award 2026

OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund)

Full Ride

Master's
Open · Next: Currently restructuring
United States · NGO

Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to US$15,000 (US-Canada), US$7,000 (S.Africa/Latin Ame

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Deadlines vary by program: US-Canada and Trinity Washington close January 15; France closes January 15; South Africa closes September 14; Latin America & Caribbean closes September 30. Confirm current dates on the MMEG site.
Indonesia · Government

KNB Scholarship (Indonesia) 2026

Government of Indonesia (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: 2026 application window opened approximately 2 February to 31 March 2026, followed by embassy verification and selection, with results around mid-2026 and programme start in September 2026. Confirm dates on the official KNB portal.
United States · Government

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027-2028

U.S. Department of State (Fulbright Program)

Full Ride

Master's
Open · Next: Deadlines vary by country, with many falling in July and August 2026. Confirm the exact date with your Fulbright Commission or US Embassy.