Apply for 15 global scholarship opportunities still open as of 5 November 2026 - master’s, PhD and STEM awards with official links.
This Opportunity Station roundup lists 15 currently advertised scholarships for undergraduates, master’s and doctoral students. Hosts include WAAW, Mastercard Foundation (Sciences Po and ALCHE), the US SMART programme, AHRC/BCU, the Swedish Institute, Yenching Academy, ADB - Japan, Hong Kong PhD Fellowship, Campus France Eiffel, and others. Closing dates in this list run from mid-November 2026 through April 2027.
Each award has its own official form and rules. This page is a curated guide, not a joint application. Confirm status on the host website before you apply - and never pay a broker. Several items already have full Opportunity Station guides (SI, Yenching, HKPFS).
Quick Facts - 15 Global Scholarships (as of 5 November 2026)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Curated roundup of 15 open scholarships |
| Landmark | Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Levels | Undergraduate, master’s, PhD, mid-career MIPP |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia/NZ (via SMART citizenship rules) |
| Nearest dates in this list | 14 - 16 November 2026 (ALCHE international; OPC; AHRC BCU EOI) |
| Latest in this list | 1 April 2027 (TMU Global Migration Institute) |
| Application fee | Usually $0 on official portals - Sciences Po waives its fee for eligible MCF applicants |
1. WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2026/2027 for Female STEM Students in Africa (US$500)
One-time US$500 need-based award for women of African origin living and studying STEM at an African university. First- or second-year undergraduates (or third year of a five-year course), under 32, with academic strength, leadership and community service. Official: waawfoundation.org.
Deadline: 18 December 2026, 12:00 WAT · Apply on the official page
2. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po 2027 (Fully funded)
Two-year master’s at Sciences Po, Paris, covering the scholar’s full financial need plus academic and leadership support. African citizenship only (no dual citizenship outside Africa); under 35 on 1 September of the application year; bachelor’s from a listed partner, a recognised bridge programme, or UNHCR refugee status; must not already hold a master’s. Apply on the dedicated MCF platform and the Sciences Po admissions portal together so the application fee can be waived.
Deadline: 23 November 2026 (decision 11 Feb 2027) or 14 December 2026 (decision 1 April 2027) · Apply on the official page
3. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ALCHE 2027 (Fully funded)
Full-ride undergraduate scholarships at the African Leadership College of Higher Education, Mauritius. Need, academic strength, leadership and community contribution. Women, applicants with disabilities and people 26 and under are especially encouraged. Apply for ALCHE admission first; the scholarship form opens only if you are admission-eligible. Limited awards per intake.
Deadline: 14 November 2026 (international African applicants, February 2027 intake) - Mauritian track later; confirm on official page · Apply on the official page
4. SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program 2027/2028 (US Department of War)
Full tuition at a regionally accredited US university, stipend (about US$30,000 - 46,000), internships and a civilian DoW job after graduation. Citizens of the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK; GPA 3.0+; bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in an approved STEM field starting August 2027; must obtain a security clearance and complete a one-for-one service commitment. Official: smartscholarship.org.
Deadline: 4 December 2026, 17:00 ET · Apply on the official page
5. AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards at Birmingham City University 2027
Six funded arts-and-humanities PhDs for September 2027 (home fees, UKRI stipend of £21,805 for 2026/27, 3.5 years). UK and international applicants; one international award with full fee waiver plus stipend. You must not already hold or be enrolled in a doctorate. Research must sit in an AHRC primary area.
Deadline: Expression of interest 16 November 2026, 12:00 UK; full application 20 January 2027, 12:00 UK · Apply on the official page
6. Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 (Fully funded)
Women from eligible African and Asian countries: full tuition, SEK 12,000/month and a travel grant for a STEM master’s in Sweden. Work and leadership experience required. Full Opportunity Station guide: SI Pioneering Women in STEM 2027.
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (University Admissions) then SI portal 8 - 24 February 2027 · Apply on the official page
7. Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027 (Fully funded)
Fully funded master’s in Sweden (governance, public health, entrepreneurship/innovation, STEM) for citizens of 34 eligible countries. Tuition, SEK 12,000/month and travel grant. Full guide: SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027.
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (University Admissions) then SI portal 8 - 24 February 2027 · Apply on the official page
8. Toronto Metropolitan University Global Migration Institute Scholarships 2027 - 2028
Up to CAD $35,000/year (master’s) or CAD $45,000/year (PhD) for full-time TMU students whose research sits in migration and a Bridging Divides theme. Recipients join the Global Migration Institute community. You must be studying or applying to TMU with appropriate supervision. Confirm the live 2027 - 28 call on torontomu.ca.
Deadline: 1 April 2027 · Apply on the official page
9. France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program 2027
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs award for master’s (generally under 29) and PhD (generally under 35) in priority fields: biology/health, ecological transition, maths/digital, engineering, law/political science, economics/management, French language and civilisation. Monthly allowance plus travel, insurance and housing support. Ask a French university to nominate you. Results from 12 April 2027.
Deadline: 6 January 2027 (Campus France receives files from French institutions - students cannot apply directly) · Apply on the official page
10. Yenching Academy at Peking University 2027 (Full master’s fellowship)
About 120 interdisciplinary China Studies master’s students. First-year fellowship covers tuition, on-campus housing, monthly stipend, one round-trip travel and designated field-study costs. Bachelor’s by August 2027; strong English scores; non-Chinese citizens apply as international students. Partner-university students must also use their university nomination. Full OS guide: Yenching Academy 2027.
Deadline: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time · Apply on the official page
11. Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program 2026
Postgraduate study in development fields for citizens of ADB developing member countries. Typical package: tuition, travel, housing, stipend, books, insurance and visa sponsorship, with a return-home service expectation. Often paired with East-West Center activities if you apply via the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Official: adb.org Japan Scholarship Program.
Deadline: 1 December 2026 (confirm the Hawai‘i / East-West Center track on the official ADB and EWC pages) · Apply on the official page
12. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/2028
Around 300 awards. HK$28,700/month plus HK$14,400/year conference travel for up to three years (universities may top up a fourth year). First submit one initial application in the RGC electronic system, then a full PhD application to up to two programmes. Full OS guide: HKPFS 2027/2028.
Deadline: 1 December 2026, 12:00 Hong Kong time (initial RGC application) · Apply on the official page
13. Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards 2027
About 18 awards for juniors, seniors and graduate students at North American colleges (or US citizens studying abroad) aiming at international journalism. US$3,000 independent scholarship or US$4,000 news-bureau fellowship. Cover letter, one-page CV and one work sample.
Deadline: 15 November 2026 · Apply on the official page
14. Girls On Campus She Leads Scholarship 2026 (US$1,500)
US$1,000 to the school (Fall 2027) and US$500 to the student. Incoming or current undergraduates at a US-accredited campus, in the US for Fall 2027. Open regardless of citizenship or immigration status (including DACA and undocumented). 250 - 500 word essay on barriers for women of colour in higher education. Official: girlsoncampus.org.
Deadline: 25 November 2026, 23:59 · Apply on the official page
15. Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars (MIPP) 2026
Up to 50% tuition for the Master of International Public Policy in Washington, D.C., for experienced public-service professionals of any nationality. Mark yes for institutional aid and the Public Service Award on the MIPP form; complete the aid application and scholarship essay. Maintain a 3.4 GPA; awards cannot be deferred or moved to another campus.
Deadline: Confirm Fall MIPP + aid deadlines on the official SAIS page · Apply on the official page
How to Use This Roundup
- Shortlist awards that match your level, citizenship and field.
- Open the official link and confirm the call is still live.
- Apply separately on each host portal. This page is guidance only.
- Do not pay anyone who offers to “submit you.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this one application for all 15 scholarships?
No. Each scholarship has its own official form. Apply separately.
Which deadline is next?
In this list: ALCHE international around 14 November 2026, OPC 15 November, AHRC BCU expression of interest 16 November, then Sciences Po’s first MCF window on 23 November.
Can I apply to Eiffel myself?
No. Only a French higher-education institution can file an Eiffel dossier with Campus France by 6 January 2027. Ask your target French school to nominate you.
Is there an application fee?
Official portals here are typically free. Sciences Po waives its master’s application fee for eligible Mastercard Foundation applicants who also open a Sciences Po file on time.
Always verify title, dates and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
