20 Top Countries Offering International Students Scholarships in 2024

Pursuing higher education abroad can be financially challenging, but numerous countries offer scholarships to attract international students. Here are 20 top countries providing scholarships in 2024:

1. United States
   • Fulbright Program: Offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study in the U.S.
   • Yale University Scholarships: Provides need-based scholarships averaging over $50,000 per year.
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2. United Kingdom
   • Chevening Scholarships: Fully funded scholarships for one-year master’s degrees in the UK.
   • Rhodes Scholarships: Postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students at the University of Oxford.
3. Canada
   • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: For doctoral students demonstrating leadership skills and high academic achievement.
   • Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships: For outstanding international students at the University of Toronto.
4. Australia
   • Australia Awards Scholarships: Long-term scholarships for students from developing countries.
   • University of Southern Queensland International Student Support Scholarship: Offers financial assistance to new international students.
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5. Germany
   • DAAD Scholarships: For graduates, doctoral students, and postdocs to study in Germany.
   • Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships: For international students pursuing master’s or PhD degrees.
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6. France
   • Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program: For master’s and PhD students in engineering, economics, and law.
   • Emile Boutmy Scholarships: For non-EU students at Sciences Po.
7. Netherlands
   • Holland Scholarship: For non-EEA international students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
   • Orange Tulip Scholarship: For students from selected countries studying in the Netherlands.
8. Sweden
   • Swedish Institute Scholarships: For global professionals pursuing master’s programs.
   • KTH Scholarships: For outstanding non-EU/EEA students applying to master’s programs.
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9. New Zealand
   • New Zealand Scholarships: For students from developing countries to study at New Zealand institutions.
   • University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship: For new international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
10. Japan
    • MEXT Scholarships: For undergraduate, master’s, and research students.
    • ADB-Japan Scholarship Program: For students from ADB member countries pursuing postgraduate studies.
11. South Korea
    • Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): For undergraduate and graduate students.
    • Korean Government Scholarship Program: For international students pursuing higher education in Korea.
12. China
    • Chinese Government Scholarships: For all levels of study.
    • Confucius Institute Scholarship: For students, scholars, and Chinese language teachers.
13. Singapore
    • Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): For PhD studies in science and engineering.
    • ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: For students from ASEAN countries.
14. Switzerland
    • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships: For postgraduate researchers and artists.
    • ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarship Program: For outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree.
15. Italy
    • Italian Government Scholarships: For foreign citizens studying in Italy.
    • Bocconi Merit and International Awards: For international students at Bocconi University.
16. Norway
    • Norwegian Quota Scheme: For students from developing countries.
    • BI Presidential Scholarship: For international students at BI Norwegian Business School.
17. Denmark
    • Danish Government Scholarships: For highly qualified non-EU/EEA students.
    • Aarhus University Scholarships: For international students pursuing master’s degrees.
18. Finland
    • Finnish Government Scholarship Pool: For doctoral level studies and research.
    • University of Helsinki Scholarships: For talented non-EU/EEA students.
19. Ireland
    • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships: For high-caliber students from non-EU/EEA countries.
    • Trinity College Dublin Global Excellence Scholarships: For international students.
20. Taiwan
    • Taiwan Scholarship Program: For international students pursuing higher education in Taiwan.
    • MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship: For Mandarin language studies.
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These scholarships provide financial support, making international education more accessible. Prospective students should research each program’s eligibility criteria and application deadlines to maximize their chances of success.