Scholarships in Germany for International Students

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Germany has become a popular destination for foreign students looking for an international education. German Universities offers internationally recognized programs at a relatively cheaper cost compared to UK, USA or Australia. Moreover, there are a significant number of available scholarships in Germany for international students to study in Germany for free.

DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: Aug-Oct 2024 (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts AY 2025/2026

University of New South Wales International Scholarships

University of New South Wales
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 July 2025 (Annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts Term 3, 2025

Griffith Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship

Griifith University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 12 Apr/16 Aug 2025 (Annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts Semester July/November 2025

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

DAAD
Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 July 2025 (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts Sept/Oct 2026

SIDS Scholarships in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft

IHE Delft
Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 June 2025 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2025

Top 10 Prestigious Scholarships for the Best International Students

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If you are a bright, talented, or motivated international student, the best scholarships are for your taking. scholars4dev.com lists the ten most prestigious international scholarship programs out there for the brightest international students from around the world.  If you are from a developing country, also see Top 15 scholarships for developing country students.

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Italian Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 16 May 2025 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts AY 2025/2026

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University
Masters Degree 

Deadline: 20 May/10 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in:  China
Course starts August 2026

International Talents @ Unibo

University of Bologna
Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 May 2025 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts September 2025

University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)

University of Sydney
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 12 Sept/19 Dec 2025
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2026

UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarships

University of the Arts London
Masters Degree

Deadline: 20 June 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts August 2025