Applications are open for the government scholarship in different countries and for various academic degree and levels. These scholarships are fully funded as well as partially funded.

Fully Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2020-2021

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) selects the recipients of the scholarship. Moreover, the fully funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships aim young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

Deadline: 31st December 2019

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2020 ($50,000 per year)

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. Further, by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. Moreover, The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global center of excellence in research and higher learning. Further, Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and also, a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Deadline: 6th November 2019

Chinese Government Scholarship 2020 for Postgraduate International Students (Fully Funded)

For the academic session of 2020, the Chinese Government is endowing fully funded scholarship to International Students for postgraduate studies. The scholarship is available at the Northeast Agricultural University (NEAU) which is among the 279 universities responsible for educating students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. The Government of China offers this scholarship in order to promote friendship and understanding between people in China and abroad as well as develop communication and cooperation in aspects of politics, economics, culture, and education.

Deadline: 31st March 2020

Finnish Scholarships for International Students (Fully Funded)

The Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)awards scholarships for foreign Doctoral level students and young researches to carry out postgraduate studies and research and teaching in Finnish universities. Scholarships aim mainly Doctoral level students who will be doing their whole Doctorate or Double Doctorate at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university are also eligible if they provide the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application.

Deadline: Ongoing

Fully Funded Dutch Government Scholarship in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) provided fully funded Dutch Government scholarship to international students. Moreover, it has provided fellowships for professionals from 51 countries is currently being phased out. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs had initiated and funded the program. The aim of the programme was to help reduce the shortage of skilled workers in the selected countries, through training courses and programs. Moreover, the Dutch higher education institutions were responsible for education and training.

Deadline: Varies

Holland Government Scholarship 2020/21 for International Students

The Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the scholarship!
The Holland Scholarship is finance by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture also Science together with Dutch research universities also universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the EEA who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture also Science as well as several Dutch research universities also universities of applied sciences.

Deadline: 1st May 2020

Fully Funded South Korean Government Scholarship 2020

The South Korean Government announces the application open for 2020 fully funded Global Korea Scholarship. The Global Scholarship is open for all international students who are looking for opportunities to advance their undergraduate as well as a graduate degree. Further, the Government endows this scholarship in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries.

Deadline: 29th February 2020

Fully Funded Mexico Government Scholarship 2020

Applications are open for the Fully Funded Mexico Government Scholarship 2020. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), summons foreigners interested in studying in Mexico, at the levels of specialty, master’s, doctorate and postgraduate research, as well as undergraduate and graduate student mobility programs, to participate in the “Call for Excellence Scholarships of the Government of Mexico for Foreigners 2019”. The Call is offered to more than 180 countries, within the framework of bilateral agreements, multilateral mechanisms, and special agreements.

Deadline: 27th September 2019

Fully Funded Irish Government Scholarship 2020

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is a national initiative by the Department of Education and Skills and managed by the Council. The Irish Government Postgraduate Scholarship is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for fully funded postgraduate education in the Irish eco-system.

Deadline: 31st October 2019

New Zealand Government Scholarship (Fully Funded)

The New Zealand Aid Programme invests money, knowledge, and skills to help deliver sustainable development and reduce poverty in developing countries. It also provides humanitarian support to save lives and relieve suffering resulting from natural disasters and conflict. New Zealand Government Scholarship is a full tertiary scholarship for eligible international students to study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific University.

Deadline: Ongoing

Fully Funded Australian Government Scholarship

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Moreover, they aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. In addition, they provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. Furthermore, the study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Deadline: Varies

British Chevening Scholarship 2020/2021 UK ( Full Scholarship)

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and also, academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. The significance of the British Chevening scholarship scheme rests on its large scope – approximately 700 scholarships are awarded each year to students from more than 110 countries, allowing students from developing countries to access British tertiary education institutions, some of which are of a very high standard as determined by international rankings.

Deadline: 8th November 2019

Fully Funded DAAD Scholarship 2019-2020 in Germany

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialized countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Deadline: Varies

Fully Funded US Government Fullbright Scholarship

The Fully Funded US Government Fullbright Scholarship Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists, from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

Deadline: Varies

Fully Funded Mandela Washington Fellowship 2020 for Young African Leaders in USA

In 2014, the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) started the flagship program Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Since its establishment, nearly 4,400 young leaders from every country in Africa has participated in the Fellowship program. Now, again for the session of 2020, the YALI invites application for the fully funded Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship provides expansive opportunities for African leaders in their personality development, while also empowering young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The fellows are accomplished leaders and have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact in their communities and countries.

Deadline: 9th October 2019