Securing fully funded opportunities can be a transformative experience, alleviating financial burdens and opening doors to unparalleled academic, professional, and personal growth. These opportunities, which include scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships, are designed to support individuals in pursuing their educational and career aspirations without the stress of tuition fees, living expenses, and other associated costs . They often provide access to cutting-edge research facilities, esteemed faculty, global networks, and professional development resources, making them highly sought after by students and professionals worldwide
Current funded opportunities
As of August 2025, numerous fully funded opportunities are available for students, researchers, and professionals in various fields. These opportunities are generally in the form of scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Many of the deadlines for these programs are in August and September 2025, with some extending into early 2026
- FULLY FUNDED TO CHINA : Apply now for the Schwarzman Scholarship 2026 Program
- FUNDED TO WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES : Apply to become a Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program Mentor 2025
- FULLY FUNDED TO BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Apply for a funded spot to pitch your solutions at the 2025 Innovation Fair in Brussels, Belgium
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Scholarships
Scholarships are often the most well-known type of funding opportunity, specifically for academic pursuits. They can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, living costs, travel, and health insurance. Here are some examples of available scholarships:
- AAUW International Fellowships (2026): This program is for women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States. The application deadline is typically late September.
- Chevening Scholarships (2026-2027): A highly prestigious UK government scholarship program for outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university. The application window usually opens in August.
- DAAD Scholarship (Germany): The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers various scholarships for master’s and PhD studies in Germany, with applications for some programs open in August.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: This program supports talented African students facing socioeconomic barriers to attend partner universities across the globe, including Arizona State University and the University of Rwanda. Applications for some cohorts open in August.
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (2026-2027): These scholarships are for talented early-career researchers from various countries to pursue PhD, PostDoc, and research fellowships in Switzerland. Application deadlines vary by country.
- University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships: This is a fully funded master’s scholarship for students from specific countries in Africa and South Asia, with the application window for the 2026/2027 academic year opening in August 2025.
Fellowships & Grants
Fellowships and grants provide funding for a broader range of activities than scholarships, including research, professional development, and community projects.
- DARA Open PhD Fellowships: This fellowship supports PhD candidates for curiosity-driven research in technical, natural, and medical sciences at Danish research institutions. The application deadline is typically in late August.
- UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator: This grant empowers women-led enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Thiel Fellowship: This is a grant for young innovators who want to skip or stop out of college and build new things. It provides $200,000 to help young people create companies and new technologies.
- Tarbell Grants: These grants are for original reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts, with a deadline in mid-September.
- World Maritime University (WMU) PhD Fellowships: These fellowships are for research on the maritime green transition, specifically in West Africa, East Africa, and the Caribbean. The deadline is in September.
To find details about these opportunities, Check their official websites