Find below scholarships that offer crucial financial assistance to help you fund your postgraduate studies. Apply now and invest in your future!
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 France–South Africa Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realisation our vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). In partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, up to five AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2026-27 MBA programme.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2025
Are you studying in Baden-Württemberg, and want to gain international experience? The Baden-Württemberg scholarship for university students makes it possible. It supports students from Baden-Württemberg universities during their time abroad, and funds students from international universities while they are studying in Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,500 young people benefit from this scholarship each year.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with their MBA.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
The University of Copenhagen hereby invite applications for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science. The successful candidate will work on the project “Citizens’ Agenda-Setting in Democratic Systems,” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, alongside Assistant Professor Alice el-Wakil (PI) and Professor Christian F. Rostbøll (co-investigator). The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the2026/2027 DAAD/EPOS Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) in Canada is now open for application for the 2025-2026 academic year. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2025
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia, is now accepting international applications for its August 2026 intake.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2025
Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy for three months to carry out collaborative research projects and/or training internships in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2025
The University of West London (UWL) is proud to be offering up to 20 scholarships worth up to £1,000 towards their tuition fees for international fee-payers.
Date Posted: 21 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2026 Postgraduate Bursaries. South African postgraduate students can apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2025
The call for applications for the 2nd cohort of the Enrico Fermi Fellowships is now open! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Politecnico di Milano Master in Science Diplomacy & Innovation for Sustainable Development 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
The AU/CIEFFA is calling for submission of articles on Girls and Women's Education. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the DAAD Master’s in International and Development Economics (MIDE) Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jul, 2025
As part of the DDSA Fellowship Programme, DDSA provides funding for national and international bachelor’s and master’s degree students, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to spend time with new research groups of interest in Denmark.
Date Posted: 14 Jul, 2025
1. What are Postgraduate Scholarships?
Postgraduate scholarships are financial awards designed to help students cover the costs associated with pursuing a master's or doctoral degree. These scholarships can be merit-based, need-based, or awarded for specific study or research areas.
2. How Can I Find Postgraduate Scholarships?
You can find postgraduate scholarships on reliable scholarship websites like ScholarshipBob.
3. When Should I Start Applying for Postgraduate Scholarships?
We recommend you start searching for and applying for postgraduate scholarships at least a year before you plan to begin your studies. Starting early gives you the best chance of securing funding.
4. Can I Apply for Multiple Postgraduate Scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple postgraduate scholarships, and we recommend that you do so to increase your chances of receiving funding. However, ensure that you check if the scholarships you're applying for have any restrictions on holding multiple awards simultaneously.
5. Do Postgraduate Scholarships Cover Living Expenses?
Some postgraduate scholarships are comprehensive and cover not only tuition but also living expenses, including accommodation, travel, and study materials. However, others may only cover part of your tuition fees or provide a stipend for specific costs. Ensure that you review the details of each scholarship to understand what is covered.
6. Can I Apply for a Scholarship if I have Already Started my Postgraduate Studies?
Yes, some scholarships are available for students who have already begun their postgraduate studies. These scholarships may be designed to help students complete their degree or fund specific parts of their research.
7. Can I Defer my Postgraduate Scholarship if I Need to Take a Break From My Studies?
Deferring a postgraduate scholarship depends on the policies of the scholarship provider. Some scholarships may allow deferrals for valid reasons, such as health issues or other personal circumstances, while others may not. It's important to communicate with the scholarship provider as soon as possible if you foresee needing a deferral.