Top 10 Prestigious Scholarships for the Best International Students

Prestigious Scholarships for the Best International Students

If you are a bright, talented, or motivated international student, the best scholarships are for you. WORLDSCHOLARSHIPFORUM.COM lists the 10 most prestigious international scholarship programs out there for the brightest international students from around the world.  If you are from a developing country, also see the top 12 scholarships for developing country students.

Government-funded International Scholarships »

Fulbright Scholarships (USA)
The Fulbright Scholarship Program is the flagship international exchange scholarship program between the U.S. Government and 155 countries. Each year, approximately 1,800 Fulbright scholarships are awarded to excellent foreign students who wish to pursue a Masters or Ph.D. Degree in the United States.
The Fulbright Scholarship Program provides full funding for the duration of the study which includes tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.
See also Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program which provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world.

Chevening Scholarships (UK)
The Chevening Scholarships is the flagship global scholarship program of the British Government. Every year, it provides scholarships to around 1000 outstanding students from over 130 countries who wish to pursue postgraduate study in UK.  Chevening Scholarships are full scholarships which cover tuition fees, monthly stipend and various one-off allowances as well as international travel to and from UK.

Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (Australia)

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students from Americas, Europe, The Caribbean, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters (up to 2 years) or PhD level (up to 4 years) either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia. The scholarships include tuition fees, travel allowance, establishment allowance, monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel insurance.

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme (France)

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme aims to attract the best foreign students for masters and Ph.D. degree programs at participating French Universities.  Eiffel scholarship-holders receive a monthly allowance; it does not cover tuition fees. In addition, the scholarship covers various other expenses including return trip, health insurance, and cultural activities.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)

The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers.
These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research at one of the public funded university or recognized institution in Switzerland. The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, airfare, special lodging allowance, etc.

University-funded International Scholarships »

Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK)

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships which are open to all international students from all over the world.  The scholarships are full-cost awards for graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.  The scholarship covers university fees, maintenance allowances, airfare, etc. About 100 new Gates Scholars are awarded annually.

Clarendon Scholarships at University of Oxford (UK)

The Clarendon Scholarship Fund is a prestigious graduate scholarship scheme offering around 140 new scholarships every year to eligible graduate applicants (including international students) at the University of Oxford.
Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at the graduate level at the University of Oxford.  The scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses.
See also Rhodes Scholarships which are postgraduate awards that support exceptional international students from selected countries at the University of Oxford.

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University (China)

Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century.  The program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University.
The scholarship covers tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, Lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, and a modest personal stipend.

Institute-funded International Scholarships »

Rotary Foundation Global Study Grants (Various Countries)

The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grant scholarships. The scholarship funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000.

Trudeau Scholarships (Canada)

The Trudeau Scholarship is the most prestigious of its type in Canada. Its annual value is up to $60,000 per Scholar for a maximum of three years. In addition to generous financial support, it also includes a separate annual travel allowance to support research-related travel and cover other networking, professional development, and dissemination expenses. It also offers the Scholar the opportunity to benefit from a special relationship with an experienced Trudeau Mentor.

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