Government Scholarships Available For International Students
Many governments around the world offer scholarships to attract international students, providing financial support for undergraduate, graduate, and research programs. Below are some of the top government-funded scholarships available in 2025.
1. Fulbright Scholarships (USA)
The Fulbright Program offers scholarships for international students to study in the United States at the master’s or PhD level. It covers tuition, airfare, living stipends, and health insurance.
- Eligibility: Varies by country
- Application Deadline: Typically between February and October
- Website: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/
2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)
Funded by the UK government, Chevening Scholarships provide full financial support for one-year master’s degree programs at UK universities. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend.
- Eligibility: Open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential
- Application Deadline: November 2024
- Website: https://www.chevening.org/
3. Erasmus+ Scholarships (EU)
Erasmus+ provides funding for students to study in Europe through exchange programs and full degree scholarships. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living expenses.
- Eligibility: Open to students worldwide
- Application Deadline: Varies by program
- Website: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/
4. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for international students to pursue master’s and PhD programs in Germany. It includes tuition fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel costs.
- Eligibility: Open to graduates and postgraduates
- Application Deadline: Varies by program
- Website: https://www.daad.de/en/
5. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia)
The Australian government offers scholarships for students from developing countries, covering full tuition fees, travel expenses, living allowances, and health insurance.
- Eligibility: Open to students from Asia, Africa, and the Pacific
- Application Deadline: April 2025
- Website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards
6. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)
The Swiss government offers scholarships for international students pursuing research, master’s, and PhD programs in Switzerland. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance.
- Eligibility: Open to students from over 180 countries
- Application Deadline: Varies by country (typically September to December)
- Website: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng
7. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)
This program supports international students pursuing doctoral degrees in Canada. It provides financial assistance for three years, covering tuition and living expenses.
- Eligibility: Open to PhD students
- Application Deadline: November 2024
- Website: https://vanier.gc.ca/
8. MEXT Scholarships (Japan)
The Japanese government offers MEXT (Monbukagakusho) scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. It covers tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses, and a monthly allowance.
- Eligibility: Open to students from various countries
- Application Deadline: May to June 2025
- Website: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/
9. Chinese Government Scholarships (China)
The Chinese government provides scholarships for international students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. It covers tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
- Eligibility: Open to students worldwide
- Application Deadline: March 2025
- Website: https://www.campuschina.org/
10. New Zealand Government Scholarships (New Zealand)
New Zealand offers fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. The scholarship includes tuition, travel, living costs, and health insurance.
- Eligibility: Open to students from eligible countries
- Application Deadline: February 2025
- Website: https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/
