Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships For International Students 2025

Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience, but tuition fees and living expenses can make it feel impossible. Thankfully, many universities and organizations around the world offer fully funded scholarships that cover tuition, living costs, travel, and sometimes even extra allowances to international students.

In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students in 2025 — including details on eligibility, benefits, and application deadlines.

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1. Chevening Scholarship (UK)

Benefits: Full tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel costs, and visa fees.
Eligibility: Open to students from Chevening-eligible countries. Requires leadership experience.
Deadline: November 2025 (check official website).
Website: Chevening.org

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2. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

Benefits: Tuition, airfare, living stipend, and health insurance.
Eligibility: Open to all countries; varies per country program.
Deadline: Between Feb–Oct 2025, depending on your country.
Website: foreign.fulbrightonline.org

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3. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, health insurance, travel allowance.
Eligibility: For postgraduate degrees in German universities.
Deadline: Varies by course/university.
Website: daad.de

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4. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (Europe)

Benefits: Tuition, travel, living allowance for 1–2 years.
Eligibility: Open to students worldwide.
Deadline: October–January (depending on program).
Website: eacea.ec.europa.eu

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5. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia)

Benefits: Tuition, living allowance, airfare, establishment allowance, and health coverage.
Eligibility: Citizens of participating countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
Deadline: September 2025.
Website: dfat.gov.au

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6. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)

Benefits: $50,000 per year for 3 years.
Eligibility: Doctoral students with a strong academic and leadership record.
Deadline: November 2025.
Website: vanier.gc.ca

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7. Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK)

Benefits: Full cost of studying at Cambridge + additional allowances.
Eligibility: Non-UK citizens pursuing a full-time postgraduate degree.
Deadline: October–December 2025.
Website: gatescambridge.org

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8. ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (Asia-Pacific)

Benefits: Tuition, monthly allowance, travel expenses, and medical insurance.
Eligibility: Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries.
Deadline: August 2025.
Website: adb.org

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9. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)

Benefits: Monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, and airfare.
Eligibility: International students for research or postgraduate studies.
Deadline: September–December 2025.
Website: sbfi.admin.ch

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10. Schwarzman Scholars Program (China)

Benefits: Full tuition, room and board, travel, and stipend.
Eligibility: Students from all countries; strong leadership and academic record.
Deadline: September 2025.
Website: schwarzmanscholars.org

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Tips Before Applying

• Always check official scholarship websites for the most up-to-date deadlines and requirements.

• Prepare your documents earlier: transcripts, reference letters, essays.

• Tailor your personal statement to each scholarship’s mission and values.

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