Scholarships
Scholarships to Study PhD in the United States
Application Abroad lists 7 scholarships that can support PhD / Doctorate study in the United States.
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Types of scholarships to study in the United States
What they fund
Who offers them
Here, "fully funded" means the published coverage includes full tuition fees (or a full tuition waiver) and a living stipend or allowance. It does not always mean every cost is covered: check each scholarship for travel, insurance, visa and accommodation.
How scholarships work
Scholarships to study in the United States are not one scheme: each provider sets its own rules, and applying for a scholarship is often separate from applying to a university. These are the application routes used by the scholarships on this page:
- Both, separately (2 scholarships): The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
- Scholarship application first (1 scholarship): You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.
- University admission first (1 scholarship): You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
Scholarships are competitive and awards are limited. Many programmes run once a year, so a closed scholarship may open again in the next cycle: its page shows when it last ran.
Eligibility
- Nationality or residence: many scholarships are only for citizens or residents of particular countries; others are open to international students generally. Each scholarship lists its eligible countries.
- Education level and subject: a scholarship covers particular levels (for example master's only) and sometimes particular subjects or courses.
- Academic record: many ask for a minimum degree classification or grades, stated on each scholarship page where the provider publishes it.
- Financial and other conditions: some are need-based, some require self-funding for the rest of your costs, and some ask you to return home after your studies.
This page lists scholarships international students can check, not scholarships every applicant qualifies for. Always read the official eligibility rules before you apply.
Application guidance
Upcoming deadlines
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars — October 6, 2026
- Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships — November 7, 2026
Documents commonly requested
- University admission offer — asked for by 1 scholarship
How you apply
- Multiple-stage application (4 scholarships)
- Government / provider online portal (2 scholarships)
- Separate scholarship application (1 scholarship)
- Nomination by a university (1 scholarship)
Official website and verification
Apply only through the official website linked on each scholarship page. 7 of 7 scholarships listed here were checked against the official source in the last 180 days; each page shows its last verified date. Deadlines and rules can change, so confirm them before you apply.
Planning your studies? See Study in the United States and universities in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded scholarships to study in the United States?
2 scholarships listed here for the United States have published coverage that includes full tuition and a living allowance: Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Inlaks Scholarship. Check each one's eligibility and dates.
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: Both, separately: 2; Scholarship application first: 1; University admission first: 1.
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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