As of February 1, 2026, several global opportunities for graduate and postgraduate studies are currently open. This curated list highlights 15 programs offering scholarships, fellowships, and advanced study pathways for students seeking to grow academically and professionally across different fields and regions.
1. Fonseca Leadership Program in Africa 2026.
Through the generous support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Graduate Scholarship Program (GSP) is honored to announce the Fonseca Leadership Program in Africa, to support rising African conservation leaders seeking to pursue a Masters or Ph.D. degree.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 6
3. Climate Investigations Training Scholarship 2026.
They are looking for 10 experienced journalists who want to upskill and use investigative techniques to produce deeper and more impactful climate-focused investigations.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 11
4. World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland International Scholarship 2026.
The Scholarship is aimed for professional artists, cultural practitioners and researchers who want to develop an artistic or research idea that connects the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland in Sweden to one or more other World Heritage Sites on the UNESCO list.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 28
5. South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-2028.
The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a university in the United States (U.S.) (excludes MBA and medical/veterinary studies that require clinical contact with patients).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 8
6. Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026.
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 12
7. Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program 2026.
The Seattle Foundation and the Black at Microsoft Inclusion Network have established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors who plan to continue their education in 4-year college or university pursuing a STEM or Business-related field of study.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 16
8. Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service 2026-2028.
The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 17
9. Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South 2026.
With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF) Ghent University grants PhD “sandwich” scholarships to promising PhD students from Global South countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD research at Ghent University (‘North’) and half at a university in the Global South (‘South’).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 17
10. British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2026 – 2027.
They want to increase opportunities for women in STEM, strengthen female leadership in science and innovation, and promote a more diverse and gender-representative sector.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Varies
11. Türkiye Scholarships 2026.
Apart from providing education opportunities at an international caliber as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Türkiye offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious universities in Türkiye.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 20
12. DSAC Bursaries for Heritage Related Studies 2026
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites applications for bursaries from tertiary students from Undergraduates and Postgraduates from institutions accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training who wish to pursue studies in heritage related programmes.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 31
13. ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2026.
The International Higher Education Scholarship Program, central to the TaiwanICDF, offers full scholarships to outstanding students from partner countries to pursue higher education in Taiwan through collaborations with local universities.
Click here to apply | Deadline: March 15
14. AIMS South Africa Al for Science Master’s Program 2026-2027.
Al for Science is a stream in AIMS South Africa’s Master’s degree in Mathematical Science, made possible through a partnership with Google DeepMind. The program sits at the exciting intersection of Al and the Sciences. This exciting program started with its first intake of students in September 2023. It is a fully residential one-year taught masters with a research component.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 6
15. OAR Applied Research Competition 2026.
Since 2002, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has proudly contributed more than $5 million in research grants. Through the Applied Research Competition, OAR seeks to promote evidence-based practices based on research in the following areas:
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 16
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