What are Some Popular Government Scholarships In The World’s Top Study Destinations?

In this blog we focus on some government scholarships that are available for international students in some of the world’s top study destinations.

Available to students in over 160 countries, the Fulbright Foreign Student Programme is one of the most popular government scholarships for international students in the USA.

The Fulbright Programme provides funding for both Masters and PhD degrees and successful applicants are eligible for full tuition fee cover, visa sponsorship, health insurance and in some cases a stipend for living costs.

The scholarship is administered by commissions and foundations or the US embassy in each participating country which is why eligibility criteria and application procedures vary hugely. The Fulbright official website has more information.

Read our guide on how to fund your Masters in the USA.

Government scholarships for international students in the UK tend to be country-specific

If you’re a citizen of one of the 140 ‘Chevening countries’, you might be eligible for the Chevening Scholarships. They usually cover full tuition fees, travel and visa costs and also a monthly allowance.

The Commonwealth Scholarships are open to students from the Commonwealth countries (nations that were part of the British Empire). Students usually receive payment of tuition fees, a monthly allowance and travel cost cover

You can also look at the GREAT Scholarships, worth £10,000, for students from specific countries. Find out if your country is eligible on our GREAT Scholarships guide.

Read our guide on how to fund your Masters in the UK for more information.

Australian government scholarships for international students are often administered by particular departments.

The Australia Awards, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, are fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries in Asia, Middle East and the Pacific region. You have to be studying a subject related to one of the priority areas decided by your home country. Successful applicants get a full fee waiver, travel expenses and a fortnightly maintenance stipend.

Funded by the Department of Education, the Destination Australia scholarship programme worth AUD $15,000 (USD $9,600) per year, gives international students a chance to study in regional Australia (outside of its major cities).

Research Masters and PhD students can also apply for Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships. These are usually allotted to universities but can then be used by students as a fee offset, stipend or allowance.

Read more on how you can fund your Masters in Australia in our guide.

Even though studying at most German universities is (almost!) free, students choose to apply for funding to help cover living costs. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the world’s largest international study agencies and provides scholarships for international postgraduate students.

DAAD scholarships for Masters students are country-specific and the terms of the scholarship, eligibility criteria and application procedures can vary hugely. Further information is available on the DAAD website.

Read our guide on funding a Masters in Germany for more information.

The Canadian government offers the Study in Canada scholarships to students from some specific countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Check their website to see if you are eligible to apply.

Scholarships worth $10,200 to $12,700 for a period of four to six months are available for eligible students.

Read our guide for more information on how to fund your Masters in Canada.