Scholarships to Study in Germany
Fully-funded opportunities, university grants, and government fellowships for international and domestic students in Germany.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Federally-funded scholarship for US undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad. Prioritizes underrepresented students and non-traditional destinations. Over 4,000 scholarships awarded annually.
Boren Awards for International Study
Institute of International Education (IIE) & National Security Education Program
Awards for US students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests (excludes Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). Focuses on Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Includes federal service commitment.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fully-funded summer overseas program for intensive study of 15 critical languages (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, and more). Prepares American students for critical world languages needed in national security and diplomacy.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
European Commission
The European Union's flagship scholarship program for international students. Funds 2-year integrated Master's programs delivered by consortiums of 3+ European universities. Students study in multiple European countries and receive a joint degree. Over 5,000 scholarships awarded annually across 100+ programs.
DAAD Scholarships
German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
German government's premier academic exchange organization funding foreign students, researchers, and academics in Germany. DAAD offers 250+ programs across all disciplines. Awards 100,000+ scholarships annually to international students. Alumni include Nobel Laureates, government ministers, and corporate leaders.
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.
National Overseas Scholarship (SC/ST)
Ministry of Social Justice + Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Government of India scholarship exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates to pursue Master's/PhD abroad. Fully-funded at any recognized foreign university. Awards ~100 scholarships annually (SC) + ~20 (ST). Highly competitive with income and academic criteria.
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.
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.
Google Women Techmakers Scholarship (Anita Borg)
Google Women Techmakers
Google's global scholarship for women pursuing computer science careers. Named after Anita Borg (pioneer for women in computing). Awards $10,000 (US/Canada), €7,000 (EMEA), or regional equivalents. Includes exclusive retreat. Alumni pipeline to Google jobs. Highly competitive.
Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International
Awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.
DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program
German Academic Exchange Service
One of the most internationally renowned scholarship programs for contemporary artists. Offers residencies in Berlin to established artists in visual arts, film, literature, and music.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
A nonprofit public charity that awards educational grants to exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and are enrolled at universities in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Latin America.
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Palantir Technologies
Launched in 2010 to encourage women to pursue computer science. Open to undergraduate women globally. Evaluated on technical capability and leadership.