24 Global Scholarships Opportunities Currently Open – October 29, 2025 - Opportunity Desk

1. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2026.
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 40 opportunities for graduate study through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The new Mastercard Foundation Scholars will pursue ASU degrees online with in-person support and wrap-around services from Kepler College in Rwanda, blending flexible online learning with personalized guidance and community engagement.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Nov. 2
2. Mastercard Foundation Scholars MSc-HPE Program 2025-2026 at University of Global Health Equity.
The Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSc in HPE) is a program that prepares health educators and leaders to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, innovative, and equitable health professions programs across Africa. This program description pertains specifically to the pathway fully funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 30
3. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025-2026 at American University of Beirut.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 6
4. DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa 2026.
Together with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa, the DAAD awards funding opportunities for Master and PhD degrees at South African Universities to South African citizens or permanent South African residents as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 27
5. ABCD Future Environmental Leaders Scholarships 2026.
Two scholarships, each lasting 9 months, targeting doctoral students from Developing Countries will be awarded. The aim is to support research that can be translated into practical solutions. The research stay options are:
Click here to apply | Deadline: November 15
6. ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025-2026.
According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 31
7. King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship Programme 2026/2027.
This is a jointly funded scholarships from King’s College London and the China Scholarship Council for Chinese students to pursue full-time PhDs at King’s College London.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 1
8. Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships
Do you want to contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region? Are you looking for an international experience? The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, to global professionals from a selection of countries.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 15

9. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) 2026-2027.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars The program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 3
10. DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa 2026.
Together with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa, the DAAD awards funding opportunities for Master and PhD degrees at South African Universities to South African citizens or permanent South African residents as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 27
11. ABCD Future Environmental Leaders Scholarships 2026.
Two scholarships, each lasting 9 months, targeting doctoral students from Developing Countries will be awarded. The aim is to support research that can be translated into practical solutions.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov.15
12. ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025-2026.
According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 31
13. King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship Programme 2026/2027.
This is a jointly funded scholarships from King’s College London and the China Scholarship Council for Chinese students to pursue full-time PhDs at King’s College London.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 1
14. Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026.
Are you ready to use your STEM expertise to drive societal change? The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies. The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden to women in Africa and Asia who wants to study in the field of STEM. Apply for the Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan.15 (for Masters Programme Application)
15. Ruth Titilayo Undergraduate Scholarship 2026.
Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation (RTEF) is pleased to offer a scholarship, awarded to successful applicants who are currently studying in a Federal University or State University within Nigeria. The grant may cover all your expenses or just make a small but useful contribution.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 31
16. University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026.
Developing Solutions is University of Nottingham’s flagship master’s scholarship, founded in 2001, for students from African, South Asian, and other selected Commonwealth countries. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political structures in their home country.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 15
17. 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship – October 2025.
Do you have an awesome financial goal? Is college your first step in getting there? Then enter the Financial Goals Scholarship and you could win $2,000 to help make your dreams a reality.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 31

18. Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026.
In 2025, the Trust awarded 21 scholarships at British and South African universities, through generous academic partnerships with leading institutions.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 13
19. Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2025-2026.
The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) is a capacity building program by the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan. The overarching goal of the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan is to enhance human resources capacity in Africa, in keeping with the Bank’s High 5 strategic priorities, namely Feed Africa, Light up and power Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa, and Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Unspecified
20. Harvard University Environmental Fellows Program 2026.
Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE) created the Environmental Fellows program to enable recent doctorate recipients to use and expand Harvard’s extraordinary resources to tackle complex environmental issues. Fellows work for two years with Harvard faculty members in any school or department to form a community of researchers that strengthens connections across the University.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1
21. AIMS South Africa Artificial Intelligence in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027.
This one-year appointment at AIMS South Africa is linked to a one-year Eric and Wendy Schmidt Al in Science Fellowship at Imperial College, London, which commences on 1 September 2026. The Al in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at AIMS follows immediately after the Fellowship at Imperial College.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Unspecified
22. NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026.
The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. Through professional development, funding, and mentorship from senior scholars, the fellowship enhances the career and research opportunities of the fellow.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 13
23. Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Program 2026-2027.
The long-term goal is to accelerate gender equality in STEM by generating conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific careers through alleviating some of the barriers they encounter when enrolling in STEM disciplines.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 7
24. Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2026-2027.
Founded in 1989, HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia University and those offered by NYC as a hub of NGOs and international organizations to provide human rights advocates with academic, skill-building, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Through seminars, participation in university courses, and workshops led by staff from leading human rights organizations as well as meetings with policymakers and funders, advocates share their experiences, reflect critically on their work, and plan future campaigns.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1

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