South Korea · Government Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027
South Korean Government (Ministry of Education) via NIIED
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Closes Feb 25, 2027
Scholarships
PhD Scholarships for International Students
Find 29 phd scholarships available to international students. Government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.
South Korea · Government 
Germany · Government DAAD Scholarship 2027-2028
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Government
Monthly stipend (€992 for graduates, €1,400 for PhD), travel allowance, health insurance, tuition (if applicable)
Master's PhD Postdoctoral
Open · Next: October–December
China · Government CSC Scholarship 2026-2027
China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education of China
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: January–April
Japan · Government MEXT Scholarship 2027
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
+1
Open · Next: April–May 2026
Hong Kong SAR · Government
CUHK Global Scholarship 2027
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), HKSAR Government, and Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
Tuition waiver
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: November 2026 / January 2027
New Zealand · Government New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships 2026-2027
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) via Education New Zealand
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: March–April 2026
United Kingdom · University Clarendon Scholarship 2027-2028
Clarendon Fund, financed by Oxford University Press in partnership with Oxford colleges and departments
Full course fees plus an annual living costs grant of at least £15,009 for 2025-26 (full-time). Part-time DPhil scholars receive at least £2,502; part-time Master's scholars at least £5,003
Master's PhD
Open · Next: December 2026 / January 2027
· NGO
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026-2027
Mastercard Foundation
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Varies by institution
South Korea · University KAIST International Student Scholarship 2027
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Full Ride
Master's PhD
Open · Next: April–May / September–October
Switzerland · Government Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027
Swiss Confederation, Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS)
CHF 2,450/month
Master's PhD Postdoctoral
Open · Next: Country-specific
· NGO
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2026-2027
Aga Khan Foundation, part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
Tuition fees and living expenses covered. Structured as 50% grant and 50% interest-free loan (repayable after graduation)
Master's PhD
Open · Next: March 2026
Australia · Government Australia Awards Scholarships 2027
Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: April 2026
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