If you’re aiming to advance your academic journey through graduate or postgraduate studies, now is the perfect time to explore a range of scholarship opportunities available globally. These scholarships cater to various fields and are designed to support students from diverse backgrounds. Below is a curated list of ten notable scholarships currently accepting applications
1. Schwarzman Scholars Program 2026–2027
The Schwarzman Scholars Program offers a fully-funded one-year Master’s degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. It aims to prepare future global leaders by immersing them in an international community and providing a deep understanding of China’s role in global trends.
- Application Deadlines:
- Chinese Applicants: May 20, 2025
- International Applicants: September 10, 2025
- Apply Here: Schwarzman Scholars
2. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2025/2026
QECS provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country, promoting cross-cultural exchange and academic collaboration.
- Application Deadline: June 4, 2025
- Apply Here: acu.ac.uk
3. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University 2025/2026
This program targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged youth from Africa, offering comprehensive support for undergraduate studies at Makerere University, including tuition, accommodation, and mentorship.
- Application Deadline: June 6, 2025
- Apply Here: apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug
4. Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship Program 2025
Panacea Financial offers scholarships to support underrepresented medical students in the U.S., aiming to alleviate the financial burden of medical education.
- Application Deadline: May 20, 2025DAAD+2apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug+2Fulbright Foreign Program+2
- Apply Here: Panacea Financial
5. IRPP Emerging Scholars Program 2025
The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) invites early-career researchers to apply for the Emerging Scholars Program, which offers mentorship and research opportunities in public policy.
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
- Apply Here: Society of Family Planning
6. L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Program 2025
This initiative recognizes and supports young women researchers in science, providing grants to assist them in pursuing their scientific careers.
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
- Apply Here: forwomeninscience.com
7. DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Program Sub-Saharan Africa 2025
Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), this program supports postgraduate studies in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to strengthen university staff development in the region.
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
- Apply Here: DAAD
8. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
These scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower-middle-income Commonwealth countries, enabling them to pursue full-time taught Master’s study on selected courses in the UK.
- Application Deadline: July 22, 2025
- Apply Here: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk
9. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees 2025
A prestigious, integrated, international study program, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions, offering full scholarships to the best student candidates.
- Application Deadline: Varies by program
- Apply Here: Erasmus+
10. Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2025
This program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States, fostering mutual understanding between nations.
- Application Deadline: Varies by country
- Apply Here: Fulbright Foreign Program