Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Scholarships
Fully-funded opportunities, research grants, and fellowships tailored for undergraduate (bachelor's) candidates globally.
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.
Point Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
The largest scholarship provider for LGBTQ+ students in the United States. Awards over 400 scholarships annually across three programs: Flagship (undergraduate/graduate), Community College, and BIPOC Scholarship. Mentorship-focused approach with leadership development.
Google Lime Scholarship
Google & Lime Connect
Google-sponsored scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing computer science degrees. Combines financial support with fully-funded retreat at Google HQ featuring engineering workshops, mentorship, and networking. Focus on empowering students with visible/invisible disabilities in tech.
US Department of Defense Language Cadet Scholarship
U.S. Department of Defense - National Security Agency
Fully-funded scholarship for US students committed to serving as commissioned officers in the US Armed Forces after graduation. Covers all tuition, fees, and monthly stipend in exchange for active-duty service (typically 4-8 years post-graduation).
Holland Scholarship
Nuffic (Dutch Government) & Dutch Universities
Dutch government partial scholarship for non-EEA students pursuing Bachelor's or Master's at participating Dutch universities. One-time €5,000 payment towards first year tuition/living. Available at 30+ Dutch research universities. Simple application process managed by chosen university.
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
Tempus Public Foundation (Hungarian Government)
Hungarian government's flagship scholarship program for international students from 80+ partner countries. Fully-funded Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD at any Hungarian public university. Awards 5,000+ scholarships annually. Highly competitive with strong support for Central Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Australian government's flagship international scholarship program supporting long-term development goals of partner countries. Fully-funded Master's and PhD at Australian universities. Awards 4,500+ scholarships annually to citizens of 50+ eligible countries. Includes 2-year return-home requirement.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
New Zealand government's flagship international development scholarship. Fully-funded Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD at any NZ tertiary institution for students from Pacific, Asia, Africa, Latin America. Focus on development-linked fields. Includes 2-year return-home commitment.
UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
UNSW Sydney's institutional scholarship covering partial to full tuition for outstanding international students. Automatic consideration for eligible admits - no separate application. Awards ~500 scholarships annually across all faculties.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Mitacs (Canadian non-profit)
Mitacs Globalink Research Internships bring top international students to Canadian universities for research projects lasting 12-24 weeks. Partnership between Mitacs and 30+ eligible countries. Also serves as pipeline for Canadian graduate school admissions.
QS Global Undergraduate Scholarship (Canada)
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
QS-branded scholarship for outstanding international undergraduates enrolling in Canadian universities. Awarded to 3-5 students annually based on academic excellence and leadership potential. Application via QSLEAP platform.
MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Japanese Government Scholarship
Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
The Japanese Government's most prestigious scholarship for international students. Fully-funded 5-7 year program including 1-year Japanese language training + undergraduate (5 years) OR 2-3 years for Master's/PhD. Selects 6,000+ scholars annually from 170+ countries. Alumni include ministers, ambassadors, and Nobel laureates.
Global Korea Scholarship (KGSP)
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), South Korea
South Korean government's flagship scholarship program (formerly KGSP, now Global Korea Scholarship). Fully-funded undergraduate (4 years + 1 year Korean) or graduate (2-3 years + 1 year Korean) at Korean universities. Awards 1,850+ scholarships annually from 155 partner countries. K-culture wave has made this extremely competitive.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
China's flagship scholarship program for international students. Fully-funded Bachelor's (4-5 years), Master's (2-3 years), or PhD (3-4 years) at Chinese universities. Awards 60,000+ scholarships annually across 300+ Chinese institutions. Programs available in English or Chinese. Massive growth aligned with Belt & Road Initiative.
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.
ASEAN Scholarship (Singapore)
Singapore Ministry of Education
Singapore government's scholarship for outstanding ASEAN member country students to pursue secondary and pre-university education in Singapore. Fully-funded from high school through JC/polytechnic. Awards 100+ scholarships annually across ASEAN nations. Alumni pipeline to Singapore universities (NUS, NTU, SMU).
HKU Belt and Road Scholarship
University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong's flagship scholarship for outstanding students from Belt & Road countries pursuing undergraduate studies. Selects 100+ scholars annually. Fully-funded 4-year program. Focus on students who will contribute to Belt & Road development post-graduation.
INSPIRE Scholarship (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research)
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Government of India's flagship scholarship for top 1% of Class 12 science students. Encourages talented students to pursue basic sciences (BSc + MSc integrated 5-year program) at Indian universities. Awards 10,000 scholarships annually. Alumni pipeline to Indian scientific research.
KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)
Department of Science and Technology + IISc Bangalore
IISc-managed prestigious scholarship encouraging students to take up research careers in basic sciences. Selects top science students at Class 11, Class 12, and 1st year BSc levels via national exam. Awards ~2,000 fellowships annually. Alumni include leading Indian scientists and IIS professors. NOTE: KVPY was discontinued in 2022; consolidated into INSPIRE.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
India's most prestigious school-level scholarship for Class 10 students. Two-stage national exam (State-level + National-level). Awards 2,000 scholarships annually with lifetime stipend from Class 11 through PhD (as long as academic performance is maintained). Highly competitive.
PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Government of India scholarship specifically for students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to pursue undergraduate programs (Engineering, Medical, General degree) at institutions outside their home state. Awards 5,000 scholarships annually to promote national integration. Fully-funded 4-5 year program.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College Students
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Central government's largest merit-cum-means scholarship for economically weaker section students. Awards to top 20% of Class 12 passing students (per board) with family income under ₹4.5 lakh. Approximately 82,000 fresh scholarships annually across all Indian boards. Long-standing scheme with proven track record.
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 Generation Google Scholarship
Google's flagship scholarship for underrepresented computer science students in US and Canada. Awards $10,000 (US) or $5,000 (Canada) plus invitation to exclusive Scholars' Retreat at Google HQ. Focuses on women, Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students in tech.
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.
Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft's scholarship funding underrepresented tech students to attend major diversity tech conferences. Awards $5,000 + full conference funding (typically $3,000-$4,000). Provides direct pathway to Microsoft internships and full-time roles. Strong focus on women, Black, Latinx, and Native American students.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Amazon
Amazon's scholarship for high school seniors from underserved communities pursuing computer science. Awards $10,000/year for 4 years ($40,000 total) + paid Amazon internship after freshman year. Focuses on students with financial need + underrepresented backgrounds. Awards 400+ scholarships annually.
Meta University Scholarship for AI Engineers
Meta (formerly Facebook)
Meta's scholarship for students pursuing AI/ML research at US universities. Focus on underrepresented groups in AI. Awards ~50 scholarships annually. Includes potential internship at Meta AI (formerly Facebook AI Research). Strong pipeline to Meta AI/ML full-time roles.
Boeing Scholarship (via SWE)
Boeing + Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Boeing's scholarship for women engineering students administered through Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Awards multiple tiers ($5K-$15K). Focus on aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Strong pipeline to Boeing internships and full-time roles. Alumni network via SWE.
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship
Adobe Research
Adobe Research's scholarship for outstanding women pursuing computer science/engineering degrees. Awards annually in US and India. Focus on empowering women in tech research. Pipeline to Adobe Research internships and full-time roles. Includes exclusive researcher mentorship.
Spotify Technology Scholars Program
Spotify
Spotify's scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate students in tech. Awards $15,000 + priority for Spotify internships. Focuses on Black, Latinx, and Native American students in computer science. Strong pipeline to Spotify's growing engineering team.
Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarship
AnitaB.org
Provides funding for women and non-binary individuals in computing to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration. It is the premier networking and hiring event for women in tech. Scholars frequently secure internships and full-time offers from top tech companies during the event.
Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
Pat Tillman Foundation
Founded in honor of Pat Tillman, who left the NFL to serve in the US Army. Supports active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses who embody Pat's core values of service, scholarship, humble leadership, and impact.
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)
U.S. Department of Defense
A scholarship-for-service program fully funding students pursuing STEM degrees. For every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working one year as a civilian employee with the Department of Defense.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The nation's largest nonprofit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education. HSF Scholars receive financial support and unparalleled access to corporate sponsors (Fortune 500 companies) for internships and jobs. Awards over 10,000 scholarships annually.
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.
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).
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.
Generation Google Scholarship (APAC)
Designed to help women pursuing computer science degrees in the Asia-Pacific region excel in technology. Based on a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.