12 Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities Currently Open
Opportunity Desk highlights 12 study abroad scholarship opportunities currently open for applications, providing fully-funded and partially-funded opportunities for students and professionals to pursue their academic and research goals.
Scholarships are a vital source of funding for students and professionals seeking to pursue their academic and research goals abroad. Opportunity Desk has highlighted 12 study abroad scholarship opportunities currently open for applications, providing fully-funded and partially-funded opportunities for students and professionals to pursue their goals.
The MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme 2026/2027 is a fully-funded opportunity for talented young Nigerians to pursue advanced music training through the Musical Society of Nigeria. The two-year Diploma in Music offers majors across instrumental and vocal disciplines and is designed for applicants seeking professional-level development in music.
Another opportunity is the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Scholarships 2027/2028, which supports internationally renowned academics, independent scholars, and artists who want protected time for intellectual work in residence. Fellows may pursue projects across a wide range of fields, provided the work does not require laboratory or experimental facilities.
The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship 2026 is a partially-funded opportunity for African writers to complete the first draft of a book. Scholars generally receive £18,000 paid over twelve months, while some non-fiction projects may receive additional support where substantial research time is required.
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-2027 is a fully-funded opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences to pursue independent research in the United Kingdom. The fellowship is intended to strengthen research and teaching experience, support a significant piece of publishable work, and improve prospects for a permanent academic career.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries 2027/2028 is a partially-funded opportunity for qualified professionals from developing countries to undertake selected development-related postgraduate study in Germany. The Environmental Governance programme highlighted by Opportunity Desk requires applicants to meet both the programme admission criteria and DAAD EPOS requirements.
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto's flagship award for exceptional international students entering first-entry undergraduate programmes. It recognises academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential. The award covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
The Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship 2026 is a partially-funded opportunity for graduate students studying at Dalhousie University. Two scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available to students enrolled in a Master's or doctoral programme in any discipline.
The Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships 2026-2027 at the University of Toronto is a fully-funded opportunity for eligible African scholars pursuing the Doctor of Public Health. The programme is open to recent alumni and graduating students from Africa Health Collaborative partner universities and seeks candidates with academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to returning and contributing to their home countries.
The Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2027 for Studies in the United Kingdom is a partially-funded opportunity for outstanding young South Africans to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The award may support a Master's degree or PhD for up to two years at a UK university selected by the scholar.
The Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027-2028 is a fully-funded opportunity for South African university faculty and research professionals to conduct research at a U.S. academic or research institution for three to nine months. The programme is designed to strengthen research, academic programmes, and professional collaboration between South Africa and the United States.
The Amberscholar Scholarship 2026 is a partially-funded opportunity for students with ambitious academic, creative, entrepreneurial, or sporting goals. With a total scholarship pool of up to $50,000, the programme is open to eligible students enrolled in programmes across the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Canada, including international students.
The Marshall Scholarships 2027 for Young Americans is a fully-funded opportunity for young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. The programme is designed to strengthen enduring links between the United States and the United Kingdom while supporting academically outstanding candidates with leadership potential.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | **Scholarship** | **Deadline** | **Funding** | **Eligibility** | **Duration** | | MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme 2026/2027 | Aug. 23 | Fully-funded | Talented young Nigerians | 2 years | | Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Scholarships 2027/2028 | Oct. 15 | Fully-funded | Internationally renowned academics, independent scholars, and artists | Varies | | Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship 2026 | Sept. 22 | Partially-funded | African writers | 12 months | | British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-2027 | Sept. 30 | Fully-funded | Outstanding early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences | Varies | | DAAD EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries 2027/2028 | Oct. 15 | Partially-funded | Qualified professionals from developing countries | Varies | | Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | Oct. 9 (school nomination); Nov. 6 (scholarship application) | Fully-funded | Exceptional international students entering first-entry undergraduate programmes | 4 years | | Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship 2026 | Dec. 5, 2026 | Partially-funded | Graduate students studying at Dalhousie University | Varies | | Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholarships 2026-2027 at the University of Toronto | Oct. 10 | Fully-funded | Eligible African scholars pursuing the Doctor of Public Health | Varies | | Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2027 for Studies in the United Kingdom | Sept. 30 | Partially-funded | Outstanding young South Africans | Up to 2 years | | Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027-2028 | Aug. 30 | Fully-funded | South African university faculty and research professionals | 3-9 months | | Amberscholar Scholarship 2026 | Aug. 31 | Partially-funded | Students with ambitious academic, creative, entrepreneurial, or sporting goals | Varies | | Marshall Scholarships 2027 for Young Americans | Sept. 29 | Fully-funded | Young Americans of high ability | Varies |
