Hey there, globetrotting academics! Craving a degree with a side of adventure but dreading the application fees? Good news: your dream education doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve scoured the globe for the best scholarships that won’t cost you a dime to apply. Buckle up, because this is your ticket to studying abroad without emptying your wallet.
List of International Scholarships Without Application Fees for 2025
These scholarships are the holy grail of free education, often fully funded by generous governments eager to welcome bright minds like you. The cherry on top? No application submission or processing fees. Here are the opportunities:
Japan MEXT Scholarships
- Expected Opening: April 2025
- Deadline (Estimated): June – July 2025
Turkey Burslari Scholarships
- Expected Opening: February 2025
- Deadline (Estimated): April – May 2025
- Website: Turkey Burslari Scholarships
Azerbaijan Scholarship
- Expected Opening: To be announced (Likely Early 2025)
- Deadline (Estimated): Spring 2025
- Website: Azerbaijan Scholarship
Hungary HEC Scholarships
- Expected Opening: September 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): January – February 2025
- Website: Hungary HEC Scholarships
China CSC Scholarships
- Next Application Period: November 2024 – April 30, 2025
- Universities: 270+ Chinese Public Universities
MIS Malaysia Scholarships
- Deadline (Estimated): June 30, 2025 (Next Batch)
- Website: MIS Malaysia Scholarships
KNB Indonesian Scholarships
- Expected Opening: January 2025
- Deadline (Estimated): February 2025
- Website: KNB Indonesian Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships
- Expected Opening: Varies by country
- Deadline (Estimated): April – May 2025
- Website: Australia Awards Scholarships
New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships
- Expected Opening: Early 2025
- Deadline (Estimated): April – May 2025
- Website: New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships
HKPF Scholarships (Hong Kong)
- Expected Opening: Late 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): December 1, 2024
- Website: HKPF Scholarships
SINGA Awards Scholarships (Singapore)
- Expected Opening: Late 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): January 2025
- Website: SINGA Awards Scholarships
UST Scholarships in Korea
- Expected Opening: Varies by program
- Deadline (Estimated): Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
- Website: UST Scholarships
GKS Scholarships (South Korea)
- Expected Opening: Fall 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): Early 2025
- Website: GKS Scholarships
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
- Expected Opening: Fall 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): Varies by country
- Website: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme
- Expected Opening: October 20, 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): February 15, 2025
- Website: CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme
Fulbright Foreign Fellows Program (USA)
- Expected Opening: Open Now
- Deadline (Estimated): October 8, 2024 (for most countries)
- Website: Fulbright Foreign Fellows Program
UK Chevening Scholarships
- Expected Opening: August 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): November 2024
- Website: UK Chevening Scholarships
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)
- Expected Opening: Open
- Deadline (Estimated): October 2024 – February 2025
- Website: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)
- Expected Opening: Fall 2024
- Deadline (Estimated): November 2024
- Website: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
- Expected Opening: Varies by program
- Deadline (Estimated): Varies by program
- Website: DAAD Scholarships
This is your opportunity to study abroad without the burden of application fees. Share this post with others and subscribe to our blog for more fully funded opportunities.
