2026 Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship for International Students (Fully Funded)
Deadline: December 8, 2025. The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 21 full scholarships of € 34,000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a master’s programme at UM. The Scholarship programme consists of both the High Potential Scholarship (funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund), and the NL Scholarship, which is financed by the
2026 Lund University Global Scholarship programme
Deadline: Around January/February 2026. Each year, Lund University awards approximately SEK 20.5 million (€1.75 million / $1.85 million) in scholarship grants. This selective, merit-based scholarship programme is designed to recognise top academic students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for degree programmes at Lund University. As a top 100 university, ranked in the top 0.4% of universities worldwide, Lund University attracts high-achieving students globally. The Lund University Global Scholarship programme acknowledges academic excellence by
2026 YALE Visiting African Scholars Fellowship
Deadline: December 15, 2025. The Council on African Studies at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University invites applications for its Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidates will teach one course on an African topic in any humanities or social science field in either the fall or spring semester while developing a research project. The recipients will also deliver a
2026 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award ($75,000 in Prize)
Deadline: February 13, 2026. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. Since 2003, the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program has awarded over 100 postdoctoral women scientists almost $5 million in grants. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Must have a conferred PhD
2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme (Fully Funded)
Deadline: December 9, 2025. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential
2026 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) for Nigerian Students
Deadline: December 12, 2025. In keeping with its commitment to fostering education and developing human capital, NLNG invites applications from eligible first-year undergraduates (2025/2026 academic year) for the 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS). The UGSS is aimed at supporting exceptional students at Nigerian universities to excel academically and contribute to the advancement of the nation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must meet the following requirements: Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and currently residing in