1. Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships (UK)

Funding: Full tuition, living allowance, travel, study costs.
Eligibility: Citizens of Commonwealth countries with financial need; bachelor’s degree equivalent; admission offer to master’s programme in the UK.
Requirements: Academic transcripts, references, study proposal, proof of financial need.
Deadline: ~14 October 2025 (GMT) for 2026 entry.
Official Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/

🎓 2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (Europe)

Funding: Full tuition, monthly stipend (~€1,400), travel & installation costs.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); high academic merit; meet language requirements; apply to an Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme.
Requirements: Admission to an EMJM programme; academic transcripts; language proof (usually English).
Deadlines: Varies by programme, typically Oct 2025 – Jan 2026.
Official Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus/

🎓 3. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

Funding: Monthly stipend (~€934), travel allowance, health insurance.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with good grades; relevant subject match; language proficiency (English or German as required).
Requirements: Degrees/transcripts, CV, motivation letter, references, language score.
Deadlines: Aug–Dec 2026 (varies by programme).
Official Link: https://www.daad.de/en/

🎓 4. MEXT Scholarship (Japan Government)

Funding: Full tuition, monthly stipend, travel costs.
Eligibility: International students holding a bachelor’s; strong academic record; typically under age limits set by the embassy.
Requirements: Embassy application, exams, interviews, transcripts.
Deadline: April – June 2026 (varies by country).
Official Link: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/

🎓 5. TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship

Funding: Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, insurance, flight.
Eligibility: Students from TaiwanICDF partner countries; bachelor’s degree requirement.
Requirements: Admission to a Taiwanese master’s programme, academic transcripts.
Deadline: 10 Jan – 20 Feb 2026.
Official Link: (Check TaiwanICDF official portal)

🎓 6. Maastricht University NL High Potential Scholarship

Funding: Full tuition waiver + monthly living support + insurance + relocation help.
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students; academic excellence; under age 35 by Sept 2026; admission to a Maastricht master’s.
Requirements: Admission offer, academic records, CV/motivation.
Deadline: 1 Feb 2026.
Official Link: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

🎓 7. University of Twente Scholarships (UTS)

Funding: €3,000–€22,000 towards tuition + possible excellence bonus.
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA nationals; admission to a UT master’s programme.
Requirements: Completed application, admission letter; strong academics.
Deadline:
- Round 1: 1 Feb 2026
- Round 2: 1 May 2026
Official Link: https://www.utwente.nl/

🎓 8. University of Glasgow – Glasgow Global Leadership Scholarships

Funding: £10,000 tuition discount (varies by award).
Eligibility: International students enrolling in a postgraduate taught master’s.
Requirements: Admission offer to a master’s programme; meet academic criteria.
Deadline: Often early 2026 (check Glasgow portal).
Official Link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/

🎓 9. University of Glasgow African Excellence Award

Funding: Full tuition fees for African applicants.
Eligibility: African nationals with strong academics.
Requirements: Admission offer; academic transcripts; personal statement.
Deadline: 31 Mar 2026.
Official Link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/

🎓 10. Erasmus Mundus Global Development (GLOBED) Scholarship

Funding: Fully funded programme across universities in multiple countries (tuition, stipend, travel).
Eligibility: Competitive selection; bachelor’s degree; work towards global development goals.
Requirements: EMJM application, transcripts, language proof.
Deadline: 12 Feb 2026.
Official Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus/

🎓 11. Erasmus Mundus JANUS Joint Master Scholarship

Funding: Full tuition and living support across partner institutions.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; competitive selection; English proficiency.
Requirements: EMJM application, transcripts, language certificates.
Deadline: 06 Mar 2026.
Official Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus/

🎓 12. Erasmus Mundus META Joint Scholarship

Funding: Full tuition + stipend in Europe.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, strong academic profile, language proficiency.
Requirements: Consortium application, transcripts.
Deadline: 15 Feb 2026.
Official Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus/

🎓 13. University of Strathclyde Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarships

Funding: £5,000 tuition deduction.
Eligibility: Self-funded international masters applicants enrolling January 2026 (non-EU).
Requirements: Deposit payment and enrolment for eligible course.
Deadline: 12 Jan 2026.
Official Link: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/

📌 Tips When Applying

Start early: Most graduate scholarships for 2026 close early
Prepare strong documents: Academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, references, language test scores.
Apply to multiple awards: Many programmes accept separate applications beyond admission.
Check institutional portals: Official deadlines and requirements sometimes vary by department.

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INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONS WITH MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS

Here’s a **comprehensive list of 2026 Master’s scholarships offered by individual universities and government programmes, with eligibility, requirements, deadlines (where available), and direct links to official or reliable information sources to help you apply.

🎓 Masters Scholarships for 2026 (Universities & Government)

1. Gates Cambridge Scholarship – University of Cambridge (UK)

Type: Fully funded postgraduate scholarship
Eligibility:

International applicants (non-UK)
Outstanding academic achievement
Commitment to improving the lives of others
Requirements:
Apply for a full-time Master’s or PhD at Cambridge
Academic transcripts & references
Deadline: ~7 January 2026 for international applicants
Official Link: https://www.gatescambridge.org/

2. Clarendon Fund Scholarship – University of Oxford (UK)

Type: Fully funded postgraduate scholarship
Eligibility:

International students
Admission to a Master’s programme at Oxford
Requirements:
Automatic consideration upon admission application
Deadline: ~January 2026
Official Link: https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon

3. Peking University Yenching Academy Scholarship (China)

Type: Fully funded Master’s scholarship
Eligibility:

International applicants worldwide
Bachelor’s degree completion
Requirements:
Admission to the Yenching Academy Master’s programme
Deadline: 1 December 2025
Official Link: https://yenchingacademy.org/

4. United Arab Emirates University Scholarship (UAE)

Type: Fully funded Master’s & PhD
Eligibility:

International or national students
Admission to graduate programme
Requirements:
Academic records & application to programme
Deadline: 16 October 2025
Official Link: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/

5. KAUST Graduate Scholarship – King Abdullah University (Saudi Arabia)

Type: Fully funded (Masters/PhD)
Eligibility:

International students
Admission to KAUST Master’s programme
Requirements:
Online application & academic documents
Deadline: ~17 January 2026 (ongoing cycle)
Official Link: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/

6. Wuhan University CSC Scholarships (China)

Type: Fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship via Wuhan University
Eligibility:

International students for Master’s & PhD
Requirements:
CSC application & university acceptance
Deadline: 25 February 2026
Official Link: https://www.whu.edu.cn/english/

7. NCTU International Student Scholarships (Taiwan)

Type: Fully funded university scholarship
Eligibility:

International Master’s applicants
Requirements:
Apply for admission + scholarship form
Deadline: Varies by intake (typically early 2026)
Official Link: https://www.nctu.edu.tw/

8. Yokohama National University Scholarship (Japan)

Type: Japanese Government / University scholarship
Eligibility:

International applicants for Master’s or PhD
Requirements:
Apply via YNU and MEXT channels
Deadline: 7 February 2026
Official Link: https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/

9. Xiamen University CSC Scholarships (China)

Type: Fully funded CSC scholarship
Eligibility:

International students
Master’s or higher degree study
Requirements:
CSC application + university acceptance
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Official Link: https://www.xmu.edu.cn/en/

10. GIST International Scholarship – Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea)

Type: Fully funded Masters & PhD scholarship
Eligibility:

International applicants
Relevant academic background (science/engineering emphasis)
Requirements:
Admission application + scholarship documentation
Deadline: 15 April 2026
Official Link: https://www.gist.ac.kr/eng/

11. Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS) (Netherlands)

Type: Partial tuition scholarship
Eligibility:

Non-EU/EEA students admitted to master’s programmes at Leiden
Excellent academic record
Requirements:
Admission + separate scholarship application
Deadline: 1 Feb / 1 Oct each year
Official Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/scholarships

12. Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship (Netherlands)

Type: Fully funded package (tuition + stipend + insurance)
Eligibility:

Non-EU/EEA students applying for Master’s
Meets programme academic requirements
Requirements:
Admission + scholarship application
Deadline: 1 February 2026
Official Link: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

13. University of Exeter GREAT Scholarships (UK)

Type: Merit scholarships for international Master’s students
Eligibility:

Targeted countries (e.g., Ghana, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Turkey)
Admission to eligible Master’s programmes
Requirements:
Academic transcripts + online application
Deadline: (Last known cycle) April – July (varies by award year)
Official Link: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/graduate/feesfunding/

14. Queen’s University Belfast Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship (UK)

Type: Merit-based partial tuition award
Eligibility:

International postgraduate applicants
Strong academic results (e.g., first class/strong upper second)
Requirements:
Admission + scholarship form
Deadline: May 2026
Official Link: https://www.qub.ac.uk/

15. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK)

Type: Fully funded for students from low/middle-income countries
Eligibility:

Bachelor’s degree
Financial need & development-focused study plan
Requirements:
Admission + nomination via participating universities
Deadlines: Opens September 2026, Closes December 2026
Official Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/uks-shared-scholarships/

16. Chevening Scholarships (UK Government)

Type: Fully funded one-year Master’s
Eligibility:

Bachelor’s degree & 2+ years work experience
Leadership potential
Requirements:
Online application with essays & references
Deadline: Typically early November 2025 (2026–27 cycle).
Official Link: https://www.chevening.org/

17. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars (USA)

Type: Full funding for graduate degrees at Stanford
Eligibility:

International applicants to any eligible Master’s or graduate programme
Leadership & academic excellence
Requirements:
Separate Knight-Hennessy application + university admission
Deadline: ~8 October 2025 for 2026 entry
Official Link: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/

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