SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/2028

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers graduate study opportunities for international students seeking Master's and PhD degrees in artificial intelligence and related fields in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. For funded graduate students, MBZUAI provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, one return airfare to the student's home country each year, health insurance for the approved funding period, and a university-sponsored UAE residence visa and Emirates ID where eligible. Graduate funding is based on a partnership between the university and faculty advisors. Funding availability, benefits, and continued eligibility depend on the student's program and academic standing. For M.Sc. students, funding is not guaranteed for all admitted students and may depend on merit-based funding, a faculty-sponsored research or teaching assistantship, or an approved government scholarship. PhD students receive university funding in Year 1 while matching with a faculty advisor, with funding transitioning to faculty funding no later than the start of Year 2 subject to a confirmed advisor match and satisfactory academic progress. The Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) is a fee-based program and is not eligible for University or faculty-sponsored funding. MBZUAI accepts international applicants from around the world. Applicants generally need a relevant STEM degree from an accredited or recognized institution and must meet the academic, English-language, screening exam, and program-specific requirements. For the 2027 Fall intake, the main graduate application deadline is December 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. GST for programs other than the Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence. The MAAI has a separate deadline of February 28, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. GST.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027 is a Chinese government-funded scholarship program that supports eligible international students and scholars who wish to pursue higher education or research in China. The program is administered through the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and is available through different scholarship routes, including university-based opportunities and programs coordinated through designated authorities. Depending on the scholarship category and host institution, CSC opportunities may support undergraduate, master's, doctoral, general scholar, senior scholar, and other study or research programs. Applicants may study at participating Chinese universities in a wide range of academic fields. Depending on the applicable category, the scholarship package may include tuition fee coverage, accommodation or an accommodation allowance, a monthly stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. Applicants must carefully check the specific scholarship category, eligible degree level, participating university, Agency Number, application deadline, required documents, language requirements, and application procedure before submitting an application. For university-based Type B applications, applicants select Program Category Type B and enter the five-digit Agency Number provided by the Chinese university. The exact requirements and deadlines can vary by scholarship route, university, academic program, embassy, or designated authority. For applicants from Afghanistan, CSC-related opportunities may be available through applicable official routes. Afghan applicants should follow the current instructions published by the relevant Chinese Embassy, Afghan dispatching authority, or participating Chinese university for the specific scholarship cycle. Important: CSC is not one single scholarship with one universal deadline or identical eligibility requirements. Applicants must verify the current official requirements and deadline for their specific application route and host institution.

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28 are fully funded scholarships for eligible citizens of low and middle income Commonwealth countries to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at approved universities in the United Kingdom. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), the programme supports candidates who have strong academic potential and who would otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship is intended to support sustainable development by helping talented graduates gain advanced knowledge and skills that can contribute to development in their home countries. The 2027/28 scholarship is for study beginning in September or October 2027. Applicants must apply through the CSC Central application system and also apply through an eligible nominating agency. The CSC does not accept direct applications without a nominating route. The scholarship provides approved return airfare, full approved tuition fees, a monthly living allowance of £1,712, or £2,000 per month for scholars studying at universities in the London metropolitan area, and a study travel grant. Eligible single parents, widows or divorced scholars with children may also receive family allowances subject to the programme conditions. Applicants must normally hold a first degree at least equivalent to a UK upper second-class (2:1) standard by September 2027, or a lower second-class degree together with a relevant postgraduate qualification, usually a Master’s degree. Applicants must also demonstrate that they cannot afford to study in the UK without the scholarship. The programme is available only to citizens or eligible refugees from the Commonwealth countries listed by the CSC. Afghanistan is not included in the current eligible-country list. Applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements of their specific nominating agency because agencies may have additional requirements and earlier deadlines than the CSC deadline.

The UBC International Scholars Program 2027 supports exceptional international students entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia. The program is intended for students with superior academic achievement, leadership qualities, meaningful contributions to their communities, and significant financial need. Applicants must be entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school and must meet UBC general and degree-specific admission requirements. Applicants for the 2027 Winter Session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026. UBC assesses each applicant's financial circumstances using information such as family income, expenses, assets, dependents, and available sources of support. There are four award categories: Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage One Excellence Award. Applicants do not choose an award category; UBC automatically considers eligible applicants for the awards for which they qualify. The Vantage One Excellence Award is available through UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct entry and can be worth up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses. The International Scholars Program application deadline for the 2027 intake is November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Applicants must first submit their UBC admission application, then complete the award application and nomination process. Required admission documents and the applicable English language requirement must be completed by January 31, 2027 for International Scholars applicants.

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious three-year doctoral scholarship for students pursuing PhD research broadly related to the humanities and social sciences and addressing issues relevant to Canada's future. For the 2027 competition, eligible applicants include Canadian students enrolled at Canadian or international universities and international students enrolled at Canadian universities. Scholars can receive up to CAD 50,000 per year for three years to support tuition and living expenses, plus up to CAD 20,000 per year for research, networking, and travel related to their doctoral work and Foundation activities. The program also provides mentorship, experiential learning, and membership in the Foundation's multidisciplinary community. Applicants must be in the first or second year of a PhD program at the time of application. Their doctoral research must align with at least one of the Foundation's four themes: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada and the World, or People and their Natural Environment. The 2027 application process has two stages. Applicants must first submit an eligibility confirmation request by October 2, 2026. Applicants whose eligibility is confirmed can then access the full application. Three reference letters are required, including one from the PhD supervisor, one from another academic referee, and one from a non-academic referee. The complete application deadline is November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. International students who are living outside Canada or enrolled at a university outside Canada are not eligible for the 2027 competition.