Fully Funded Scholarships Sponsored by UNESCO , 2025 - 2026
About UNESCO
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and fellowship programs to support students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. These funding opportunities aim to promote education, cultural exchange, scientific research, and sustainable development. UNESCO partners with institutions and governments to provide financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help individuals achieve their academic and career goals
Granada Writers in Residence 2025 (Fully Funded, Global)
Granada UNESCO City of Literature, a program under the Department of Culture of the Granada City Council, in collaboration with the University of Granada—through the Vice-Rectorate for University Extension, the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization, and the Vice-Rectorate for Social Responsibility, Equality, and Inclusion—announces a new edition of its International Writers in Residence Programme in Granada. Apply now!
UNESCO/Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency for Female African Filmmakers (Fully Funded to Morocco)
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO/Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
UNESCO IFCD Grant 2025
Do you have a project that aims to empower the creative sectors? UNESCO is launching the sixteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through this open and competitive process, the IFCD seeks projects with the ability to generate concrete and lasting results in the development of the creative sectors in the Global South.
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Scholarships by Category
Scholarship Awarding Countries
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Scholarships by School
- Texas A&M University (1)
- Leiden University (1)
- University of Roehampton (1)
- Richmond American University (1)
- Regent's University London (1)
- Royal Roads University (RRU) (4)
- University Of Lausanne (2)
- Duke University (4)
- University of St Andrews (3)
- Victoria University of Wellington (1)
- University of Oregon (1)
- Princeton University (1)
- University of California, Berkeley (1)
- MacEwan University (2)
- Western University, Canada (1)
Scholarships by Sponsors
- Commonwealth Foundation (2)
- Texas A&M University (1)
- Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) (1)
- University of St Andrews (4)
- Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) (1)
- The Coca-Cola Company (1)
- University of Roehampton (1)
- Richmond American University (1)
- Regent's University London (2)
- National Press Photographers Foundation inc. (NPPF) (1)
- Royal Roads University (RRU) (4)
- Voqal Partners (1)
- University Of Lausanne (2)
- British Embassy Paris (1)
- Google (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about scholarships, applications, and more.
A fully funded scholarship covers the complete cost of attending an educational institution, including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books, and travel, enabling students to study at no personal expense.
Examples of fully funded scholarships include government-sponsored programs like the Fulbright Program (USA) and Chevening Scholarships (UK), alongside university-specific awards such as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
To find these opportunities, students can search for scholarships by country, such as for the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia, or by program level, including undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, Postdoctoral, and PhD degrees.
What is a Fully-Funded Scholarship?
- A fully-funded scholarship is a comprehensive financial aid package that covers all costs associated with studying abroad, such as tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and airfare.
Examples of Fully-Funded Scholarships
- Government Scholarships:
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA): For international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees.
- Chevening Scholarships (UK): A UK government scholarship for master's studies, awarded to students with leadership potential.
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland): Offered by the Swiss government for various study levels.
- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia): For postgraduate studies in Australia, with a focus on leadership.
- University-Based Scholarships:
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship (UK): For postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
- ETH Zurich Excellence Master's Scholarships (Switzerland): For master's degrees at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
How to Find Fully-Funded Scholarships:
- Search by Country:
Look for scholarships offered by governments or universities in your target study destination, such as the USA, UK, Canada, or Switzerland.
- Search by Study Level:
Filter your search for undergraduate, master's, or PhD programs, as many fully-funded scholarships are specific to certain levels of study.
- Use Scholarship Databases:
Utilize websites like ScholarshipLit, International Scholarships, or Scholars4Dev to find and apply for available opportunities.