Open to international graduates (and in some programmes professionals and researchers) seeking to study or research in Germany. Most DAAD scholarships require a completed first degree, with selection on academic merit, a convincing study/research plan, and — for development-focused programmes — relevant work experience.

full

Funding

€16k

Max

Rolling

Deadline

partial funding

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Deutschlandstipendium at TUM

For talented and committed students at the Technical University of Munich, regardless of nationality or income, under Germany's national Deutschlandstipendium scheme. TUM pays a flat monthly amount (half from its private sponsors, half from the federal government) and runs its own application round.

Wellcome International Training Fellowships

For early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (outside the high-income world) who want protected time and support for research training in health, often including a PhD or postdoctoral research. Wellcome's scheme names and exact criteria change over time, so applicants should check the current relevant Wellcome funding scheme.

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

KAIST International Student Scholarship

For international students admitted to undergraduate or graduate (master's/doctoral) programmes at KAIST in science, engineering, and related fields. Graduate awards cover full tuition plus a monthly stipend; KAIST admits in spring and autumn rounds rather than on a single fixed date.

The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)

Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

For graduate-level study abroad that aligns with one of Rotary's areas of focus. Each scholarship is a global grant sponsored jointly by a host and a local Rotary club/district; applicants must work with a sponsoring Rotary district rather than apply to a single central office.

IBM PhD Fellowship Awards

For exceptional doctoral students whose research aligns with IBM's areas of focus, such as AI, quantum computing, hybrid cloud, semiconductors, and security. Students must be nominated by their faculty advisor and be in the earlier years of their PhD; the award provides a stipend for up to two academic years.

UNICEF / UNDP / World Bank / WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)

WHO/TDR Research Capacity Strengthening Grants

For researchers and institutions in low- and middle-income countries working on infectious diseases of poverty, who apply through specific TDR calls for training grants, fellowships, or capacity-strengthening schemes. Eligibility and deadlines are set per call; this is research/training funding rather than a single degree scholarship.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Long-Term Scholarships)

For young government officials and professionals from partner developing countries who are nominated/selected through their country's JICA programme (such as JDS) to pursue a master's (and some doctoral) degree in Japan. Applicants apply through the in-country JICA/JDS process during the partner country's call.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD Scholarships for Foreign Students in Germany

For international students and graduates seeking to study or research in Germany through DAAD's individual scholarship programmes (master's, doctoral, and research grants). Eligibility, fields, and deadlines are set per programme; applicants choose the relevant DAAD programme in the scholarship database and apply accordingly.

Scholarships in Hungary

Scholarships in Austria

Scholarships in Saudi Arabia

Scholarships in Finland

Scholarships in Spain

Scholarships in Indonesia