Scholarships
Scholarships for PhD Students
Application Abroad lists 27 scholarships for PhD / Doctorate study abroad. Each listing shows who can apply, where you can study, what the award covers and when applications open.
27 scholarships
- OpenFully FundedMarshall ScholarshipsMarshall Aid Commemoration CommissionStudents from United StatesCovers: Tuition · Living costs · Books and materialsApplications open until September 29, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedKnight-Hennessy ScholarsStanford UniversityApplicants to Stanford graduate programmes (see the eligibility rules on the official website)Covers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications open until October 6, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedCommonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKCitizens (or refugees) of 17 eligible Commonwealth countries, permanently resident thereCovers: Travel · Tuition · Living costsApplications open until October 20, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFellowshipSchlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future FellowshipsSchlumberger FoundationWomen who are citizens of the eligible countries (dual citizens of a developed country are not eligible)Applications open until November 7, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedSwansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)Swansea UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 27, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedGates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustOpen to most international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedRhodes ScholarshipRhodes TrustApplicants from Rhodes constituencies (the Global constituency is suspended)Covers: Tuition · Living costs · VisaApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenSwiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsFederal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)Applicants from 183 countries (scholarships available by country of origin)Covers: Living costsApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- Opening soonFully FundedWarwick Faculty Chancellor’s Scholarships (PhD)University of WarwickOpen to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · ResearchApplications open from October 5, 2026View Scholarship
- ClosedGrantAga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ProgrammeAga Khan FoundationStudents from selected countries (for example those listed); applications are handled by local contactsApplications closed. Next cycle: Early 2027View Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedAustralia Awards ScholarshipsAustralian Government (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)Citizens of participating countries (Africa, Asia and the Pacific); country-specific criteria applyCovers: Tuition · Travel · Living costsVaries by country — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedDAAD Scholarships for Study and Research in GermanyGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)Eligibility depends on the programme and your country of originCovers: Living costs · TravelVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedEdinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsUniversity of EdinburghOpen to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costsVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFelix ScholarshipThe Felix Scholarship TrustStudents from IndiaUniversity-specific — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- ClosedFrance Excellence Eiffel ScholarshipCampus France (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)Open to most international studentsApplications closed. Next application cycle has not been announcedView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFulbright Foreign Student ProgramU.S. Department of State (Fulbright Program)Citizens of participating countries (more than 160); rules differ by countryVaries by country — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS)Government of the Republic of Korea (NIIED)Open to most international studentsCovers: Travel · Tuition · Living costsNext application cycle has not been announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedFellowshipGoogle PhD Fellowship ProgramGoogleOpen to international studentsApplications closed. Next application cycle has not been announcedView Scholarship
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Before you apply
Scholarships are competitive: meeting the eligibility rules does not guarantee an award. Always confirm the details and dates on the official website before applying.
- Check who can apply: nationality, residency and the level you will study.
- Check whether you need a university offer before applying, or apply for the scholarship first.
- Compare what each award covers: tuition, living costs, travel, insurance and accommodation are listed separately.
- Note the deadline and prepare documents early; many programmes ask for references and a personal statement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a scholarship before university admission?
It depends on the scholarship. Some need an offer from an eligible university first, some are applied for separately (sometimes before you have applied to a university), and some are awarded automatically through the university application. Each scholarship page says which applies, where the official source states it. Among the scholarships on this page: Scholarship application first: 4; Both, separately: 5; University admission first: 6; Automatic consideration: 2.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Usually you can apply to several, but some scholarships cannot be held together with other funding. Check the conditions on each scholarship page and on the official website.
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