Scholarships to study in Germany

Grants for professionals from developing countries to take a development-related Master's or PhD in Germany, covering a monthly stipend, travel and insurance.

Monthly stipend for international students from developing countries to study development-related Masters or PhD programmes in Germany. Deadlines vary by course (typically August to November) — apply directly to your chosen course.

Government scholarships for Cambodian students to study at partner overseas universities under bilateral agreements (China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and others). Apply through your school or MEYS directly.

Fellowship for Malaysian researchers and innovators pursuing postgraduate study or research in science and technology. Applications open annually.

Full scholarship for outstanding Indonesian citizens to study at the undergraduate, Masters or PhD level at Indonesian universities. Some tracks also support study abroad. Apply via beasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id.

Government scholarship for Myanmar citizens to pursue postgraduate study overseas under bilateral agreements with countries including Japan, China, India, Korea and Australia. Apply via the Ministry of Education.

EU-funded scholarship for Myanmar students to study a semester or a full degree in Europe. Covers tuition, travel, insurance and living costs. Open to final-year undergraduates and Masters students.

DAAD offers individual scholarships for students from SEA countries (including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) to study or research in Germany. Check the DAAD scholarship database for programmes specific to your country.

Fully funded scholarship for Vietnamese students to pursue a Masters or PhD in science and technology at leading overseas universities. Covers tuition, stipend, airfare, health insurance and visa. New cohort announced each year.

Full scholarship for Thai citizens to pursue undergraduate, Masters or PhD study overseas. Must pass the OCSC selection exam, typically held in December. Bond: serve in Thai government after graduation.

Full government scholarship for Vietnamese university lecturers to pursue a doctoral degree overseas. Covers tuition, living costs, airfare and health insurance. Managed by VIED under MOET.

Fully funded Masters scholarships for professionals from developing countries working in development-related fields. Study at a WB-designated partner university worldwide.

Grants and scholarships for students and scholars from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds in developing countries to study at universities worldwide. Multiple programmes — check the OSF website for active calls.

Full scholarship for top students to pursue a PhD at any top university in Singapore or overseas, with research at an A*STAR Research Institute. One of Singapore's most prestigious research scholarships.

Fully funded Masters studied across two or more European universities, covering tuition, travel and a monthly allowance. Each programme has its own deadline — typically October to January.

Flagship Indonesian government scholarship for Masters and PhD study at top universities in Indonesia and overseas. Fully funded including tuition, living costs, airfare and insurance. Two registration phases per year.

LPDP also offers targeted scholarships for Indonesian professionals in government, healthcare, teaching and research sectors. Open twice a year (Phase 1: Jan–Feb; Phase 2: Jun–Jul).

Grants for international students of all subjects pursuing a degree at a state-recognised university in Germany, with a focus on academically excellent and socially engaged applicants.

Prestigious full scholarship for high-achieving Malaysians to study at top universities worldwide. Covers tuition, living costs and leadership training. Applications typically open March to April each year.

Full government scholarship for top SPM students to study A-Levels then an undergraduate degree at top universities in the US, UK, Australia or China. Covers tuition, living allowance and return airfare. Applications open 3–16 April each year after SPM results.

Full scholarship for exceptional international students to pursue Masters or PhD study at any university in the world. Highly competitive — around 200 scholarships awarded globally each year.