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Scholarship Database

Scholarships to study in China, the USA, the UK and Europe

14 major award families across four destinations, with the exact coverage, eligibility and application windows we work with every intake. Global Study Consult prepares and submits your file — you keep the scholarship.

Verified awards database

Individual scholarships with recorded coverage and sources

Each award below is a database record with its coverage, eligibility, required documents and verification status. Where a field says “pending verification” we have not yet confirmed it against an official source — we never invent deadlines, coverage or guarantees.

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Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

China Scholarship Council · China

Full award covering tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly living allowance.

  • Covers: tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend (Monthly living allowance paid by the host university)
  • Degrees: bachelor, master, phd
  • Deadline: Typically opens December and closes between March and April each year.
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Confucius Institute Scholarship (CIS)

Chinese International Education Foundation · China

Covers tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly stipend for Chinese language and Chinese-teaching related degrees.

  • Covers: tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend (Monthly stipend for degree and language scholars)
  • Degrees: bachelor, master
  • Deadline: Main rounds usually close in May, with a second round for some awards.
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Provincial Government Scholarship

Provincial education departments in China · China

Provincial awards commonly cover full or partial tuition; accommodation and living costs vary by province and university.

  • Covers: tuition, stipend (Some provinces add a living allowance)
  • Degrees: bachelor, master, phd
  • Deadline: Deadlines follow each university admission calendar, usually February to June.
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University Presidential Scholarship

Individual Chinese universities · China

University-funded awards ranging from partial tuition reduction to full tuition plus accommodation, decided by the university scholarship committee.

  • Covers: tuition, stipend (Varies by university)
  • Degrees: bachelor, master, phd
  • Deadline: Aligned with the university intake deadlines.
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Belt and Road Scholarship

Chinese provinces and partner universities · China

Awards for students from Belt and Road partner countries, typically covering tuition with some programmes adding accommodation or a stipend.

  • Covers: tuition, stipend (Selected programmes include a stipend)
  • Degrees: bachelor, master, phd
  • Deadline: Varies by province and university; most rounds close between March and June.

🇨🇳 Study in China

China scholarships for international students

China is the most scholarship-rich destination GSC works with. Government, provincial, university and Confucius Institute funding can cover tuition, accommodation, insurance and a monthly stipend, and hundreds of degrees are taught fully in English.

Full China guide

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

Tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend

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Provincial Government Scholarships

Province-funded awards, often full or partial tuition plus stipend

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University Presidential Scholarships

Awarded directly by the university, tuition-focused

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Confucius Institute Scholarship

For Chinese language, TCSOL and cultural programmes

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Documents China scholarship panels expect

  • Passport (valid 18+ months)
  • Highest certificate and full transcripts
  • English or Chinese proficiency evidence
  • Foreigner physical examination form
  • Non-criminal record certificate
  • Study plan or research proposal
  • Two recommendation letters (Master's and PhD)

🇺🇸 Study in United States

United States scholarships for international students

The USA offers the widest choice of universities and the most flexible curriculum — you can change major after enrolling. Funding is strongest at Master's and PhD level through assistantships and departmental awards.

Full United States guide

University merit scholarships

Awarded on GPA and test scores, often renewable

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Graduate assistantships (TA/RA)

Tuition waiver plus a stipend for teaching or research work

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Government-funded Master's and PhD study, country-specific quotas

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Documents United States scholarship panels expect

  • Passport and passport photos
  • Transcripts and certificates (sometimes WES-evaluated)
  • TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo score
  • SAT or GRE/GMAT where required
  • Statement of purpose and CV
  • Two or three recommendation letters
  • Proof of funds / bank statement for the I-20

🇬🇧 Study in United Kingdom

United Kingdom scholarships for international students

The UK compresses a Master's into twelve months, which keeps total cost down, and the Graduate Route lets you stay to work for two years after graduating (three after a PhD).

Full United Kingdom guide

Chevening Scholarships

UK government funding for a one-year Master's, fully funded

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Commonwealth Scholarships

For students from Commonwealth countries, Master's and PhD

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University international awards

Partial fee reductions, often automatic on offer

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Documents United Kingdom scholarship panels expect

  • Passport
  • Transcripts and degree certificate
  • IELTS UKVI or accepted English evidence
  • Personal statement
  • Two academic references
  • CV (for Master's and research degrees)
  • Financial evidence held for 28 consecutive days

🇪🇺 Study in Europe

Europe scholarships for international students

Continental Europe is the value destination: public universities in Germany, Norway and parts of France charge little or no tuition, and thousands of Master's programmes are taught in English.

Full Europe guide

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Full tuition, travel and monthly allowance across partner universities

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DAAD (Germany)

Master's and PhD funding with a monthly stipend

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Holland / Orange Knowledge programmes

Partial to full funding for Dutch study

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Eiffel Excellence (France)

Master's and PhD stipend plus benefits

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Documents Europe scholarship panels expect

  • Passport
  • Transcripts and certificates, sometimes with recognised translation
  • English proficiency certificate
  • Motivation letter
  • CV in Europass or standard format
  • Academic references
  • Blocked account (Germany) or equivalent proof of funds

Scholarship FAQs

Questions students ask us most

Which country offers the most fully funded scholarships?

China. Chinese Government (CSC), provincial, university presidential and Confucius Institute awards regularly cover tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend, and hundreds of degrees are taught fully in English.

Can I get a scholarship without IELTS?

Yes. Many Chinese universities accept a medium-of-instruction letter from your previous school instead of IELTS or TOEFL. Global Study Consult matches you only with universities whose current policy fits the documents you actually hold.

Do scholarships cover living costs as well as tuition?

Full awards usually cover tuition, on-campus accommodation, insurance and a monthly living stipend. Partial awards typically cover tuition only, so you budget for accommodation and living expenses yourself.

When should I apply for a September intake?

Start between November and February. Scholarship quotas close well before the intake, and complete, correctly notarised files are ranked first, so early applicants win the majority of full awards.

How does Global Study Consult support scholarship applicants?

We shortlist universities against your grades and budget, prepare and check every document, submit the application, follow up with admissions offices and guide you through the visa and pre-departure steps.