Foundation & Trust
Elite grants from private foundations including Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, Fulbright, Schwarzman, and Aga Khan.
All Foundation & Trust
Schwarzman Scholars Program
Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University
Founded by Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman with $600M endowment. Modeled after Rhodes Scholarship - fully-funded one-year Master's degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Selects 200 scholars annually from 3,000+ applicants. Alumni include future government, business, and nonprofit leaders shaping US-China relations.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust at University of Oxford
The world's oldest and most prestigious graduate scholarship, established in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes. Fully-funded 2-3 year degree at University of Oxford. Selects 100+ scholars annually from 60+ countries. Alumni include heads of state (Bill Clinton, Cory Booker), Nobel Laureates, and CEOs of major global institutions.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at University of Cambridge
Established by a $210M endowment from Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000. Fully-funded scholarship at the University of Cambridge, England. Selects 80 scholars annually from 6,000+ applicants (1.3% acceptance rate). Focus on outstanding academics who will use knowledge to improve the lives of others.
Fundación Carolina Scholarships
Fundación Carolina (Spanish Government Foundation)
Spanish government-backed foundation offering scholarships to Latin American and Ibero-American students to pursue Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral research in Spain. Focus on Spanish-speaking students, but some programs accept international candidates. Founded 2000, 22,000+ alumni.
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
One of Canada's most prestigious doctoral scholarships for humanities and social sciences. Founded in 2001 in memory of former PM Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Combines financial support with unique mentorship, community building, and engaged citizenship focus. Awards 15-20 scholarships annually.
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Ashinaga Foundation (Japan)
Japanese foundation's scholarship for orphaned African high school graduates to pursue undergraduate studies at universities worldwide. Requires return to home country after graduation to contribute to development. Awards ~50 scholarships annually across sub-Saharan Africa. Founded by Yoshiomi Tamai in 2014.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Aga Khan Foundation's scholarship for outstanding students from selected developing countries (Africa, Middle East, Central & South Asia). Awards 100+ scholarships annually for Master's/PhD at any university worldwide. Unique 50% grant + 50% interest-free loan structure. Focus on students committed to serving Muslim world.
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation's flagship program funding future peace and development leaders. Fully-funded Master's (2 years) at 6 partner universities OR Professional Development Certificate (3 months). Awards 130+ fellowships annually. Focus on conflict resolution, peace-building, and international relations.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation's flagship scholarship for individuals from developing countries who have historically lacked educational opportunities. Awards ~350 fellowships annually across 22 countries. Fully-funded Master's or PhD in social justice fields. Alumni becoming next generation of leaders in social equity.
Watson Fellowship
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Unique post-baccalaureate fellowship funding 40 US undergraduates for one year of purposeful, independent exploration outside the US. No academic program - pure international immersion around a personal interest. Awards 40 fellowships annually from 41 partner colleges. 45+ years running, 3,000+ alumni.
Churchill Scholarship
Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States
One of the most academically rigorous scholarships for US STEM students. Founded in 1963 to honor Winston Churchill's transatlantic vision. Fully-funded one-year Master's degree at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Awards only 16 scholarships annually from 100+ nominations. Focus on math, science, and engineering.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Stanford University
Stanford's most prestigious graduate scholarship, launched 2018 with $750M endowment. Fully-funded graduate degree at Stanford (any program: MBA, JD, MD, MA, MS, PhD) + Leadership Development. Selects 100 scholars annually from 8,000+ applicants (1.25% acceptance). Most generous graduate scholarship globally.
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Obama Foundation + University of Chicago / Columbia University
Obama Foundation's scholarship for rising leaders from around the world. Fully-funded one-year Master's degree at University of Chicago (Public Policy) OR Columbia University (Development Practice). Combined with Obama Foundation leadership curriculum. Selects 24 scholars annually (12 per program).
Davis Projects for Peace
Kathryn Wasserman Davis (through Davis United World College Scholars)
Grant funding undergraduate students at 91 partner colleges to design and implement their own peace-related project during summer. $10,000 per project. Awards 130+ projects annually across all disciplines. Complete flexibility in project scope - past projects range from clean water in Kenya to art therapy in refugee camps.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation
A massive $500 million initiative providing fully-funded scholarships to bright, economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to study at partner universities worldwide (including Berkeley, Edinburgh, McGill, and Ashesi).