Where should I start?
| If you... | Start with |
|---|---|
| Know the country you want to study in | The official scheme for that country in the first table below |
| Want to study in the UK and need university funding | Scholarship Scanner, then the university's own scholarship page |
| Want to search across many countries and levels | WeMakeScholars, Mastersportal scholarships or Oblanky |
| Are looking for PhD funding | Oblanky, DAAD, Fulbright and your target university's research funding pages |
| Are from a developing country | The official schemes, plus the browsable lists on Scholars4Dev |
How we choose what to list
- It must be free for students to browse.
- It must show real scholarship information, not just adverts.
- It must link to, or clearly name, the official provider.
- Nobody pays to be listed, and we do not sell rankings. If we ever have a commercial relationship with a listed organisation, we will say so on this page.
- We note limitations as well as strengths.
Official government and programme schemes
These are the source of truth for deadlines and eligibility. Start here when you know the country you want.
| Scheme | Best for | Destination | Study levels | Type | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevening | Mid career students wanting a fully funded UK master's | UK | Master's | Government scholarship | Chevening |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | Students from eligible Commonwealth countries | UK | Master's, PhD | Government scholarship. The application route depends on the scheme, and for the Master's and PhD scholarships it is through a nominating body. | Commonwealth Scholarships |
| GREAT Scholarships | Tuition support for a one year UK taught master's | UK | Master's | Awarded by participating UK universities | GREAT Scholarships |
| British Council Study UK scholarships and funding | A free course and scholarship finder for the UK | UK | Undergraduate, postgraduate | Official finder and guidance | British Council Study UK scholarships and funding |
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Master's or doctoral study in the US | USA | Master's, PhD | Government scholarship, applied for via your home country's commission or US embassy | Fulbright Foreign Student Program |
| DAAD scholarship database | Study and research funding in Germany | Germany | Bachelor's to PhD, varies by programme | Official database | DAAD scholarship database |
| Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Joint master's programmes across Europe | Europe | Master's | Apply to each programme | Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters |
| Global Korea Scholarship | Government funded study in South Korea | South Korea | Undergraduate, graduate | Government scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship |
| NL Scholarship | A one off €5,000 award for eligible non EEA students | Netherlands | Bachelor's, master's | Applied for through the institution | NL Scholarship |
| Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships | Doctoral funding in Canada | Canada | PhD | Requires nomination by a Canadian institution | Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships |
| Study Australia | Scholarships and funding information for Australia | Australia | All levels | Government information site | Study Australia |
Official scheme details last checked October 2026. Chevening's 2027/28 round closed on 6 October 2026. The Commonwealth Master's and PhD round closes on 20 October 2026. Award values and routes change, so verify on the scheme page.
Independent scholarship websites and databases
These sites bring many scholarships together. They are useful for discovery, but they vary in coverage and in how they source data.
| Site | Best for | Type | Countries | Study levels | Free to use? | Last checked | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Scanner | Searching UK university funded scholarships by level and nationality | Database | UK only | Undergraduate, postgraduate | Search appears open, no pricing stated | 6 Oct 2026 | Covers scholarships funded by UK universities themselves. It deliberately excludes externally or partly funded schemes such as Chevening and GREAT, so use it alongside the official sites. |
| WeMakeScholars | Filtering a large list by country, level, nationality and funding type | Database plus education loan service | US, UK, Australia, Canada and others | Bachelor's, master's, MBA, PhD and more | Browsing appears free, an account is needed to check eligibility and apply | 6 Oct 2026 | Claims 26,000+ scholarships. It does not say how listings are sourced or verified. It also compares education loans, so be aware it has a lending side. |
| Mastersportal scholarships | Searching by study discipline and destination alongside course search | Database, run by Studyportals | Global | Bachelor's, master's, PhD | Yes, account optional | 6 Oct 2026 | Part of a course search marketplace. Useful for discovery, but check each result with the provider. |
| Oblanky | Scholarship and funded PhD discovery linked to courses | Scholarship discovery site | All countries | Includes PhD listings | Yes | 6 Oct 2026 | Lets you look for funding alongside courses. Check each result with the official provider. |
| Scholars4Dev | Browsing lists of scholarships open to students from developing countries | Blog style listing | UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and others | Undergraduate, master's, PhD | Appears free, pricing not stated | 6 Oct 2026 | A browsable list of posts rather than a searchable database. The page we checked does not say who runs it. |
| IEFA | Scholarships and grants for international students studying in the USA | Database | Mainly USA | Undergraduate, graduate | Pricing and registration not stated on the page we checked | 6 Oct 2026 | Describes itself as comprehensive but gives no listing numbers. Also promotes student loan partners. |
| InternationalScholarships.com | Browsing a smaller scholarship database for study abroad | Database | Any nationality | Undergraduate, graduate, MBA | Browsing free, registration needed to see contact details | 6 Oct 2026 | Claims 2,000+ awards. |
Listing counts are the sites' own claims and have not been independently verified.
How to use a scholarship website safely
- Treat every result as a lead. Open the official scheme or university page and read the rules there.
- Check dates. If a listing has no date or points to an expired round, assume it is out of date.
- Check who runs the site. Look for a named organisation, a real contact address and a clear explanation of how data is sourced.
- Never pay to apply. Genuine scholarships do not charge a fee to be considered.
- Be careful with personal data. Create an account only when needed, and avoid sharing ID documents or payment details with a search site.
- Cross check. If a scholarship only appears on one aggregator and not on the university or government site, treat it with caution.
Sources and methodology
We checked each provider's own website on 6 October 2026, covering what it is, coverage, cost and sign up requirements. Where a page did not state something, we say so rather than guess. Official scheme details come from each scheme's own pages. Deadlines, award values and eligibility can change, so verify current details with the provider before you apply.
Last checked: 6 October 2026.
Editorial policy. Inclusion is not paid for and does not imply endorsement. Where a commercial relationship exists, it will be disclosed.