Yenching Academy of Peking University 2027 | Fully Funded Master's Scholarship in China

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship program for eligible citizens of selected developing countries who have relevant professional experience and are committed to contributing to the development of their home countries. The program supports eligible applicants pursuing a Master's degree in a development-related field through one of the official JJ/WBGSP Participating Master's Programs. For 2027, the program offers scholarships for 44 participating Master's programs across 24 universities. Applicants must first obtain unconditional admission, except for financing, to at least one eligible participating Master's program located outside their country of citizenship and country of residence. They must also meet the JJ/WBGSP eligibility requirements and be shortlisted by the participating university before receiving access to the scholarship application form. The scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living allowance, round-trip economy-class airfare, basic medical insurance obtained through the university, and a US$600 travel allowance for each eligible trip. The scholarship normally covers the duration of the graduate program or a maximum of two years, whichever is shorter. After completing their degree, developing-country scholars are expected to return to their home country and use their new skills to contribute to social and economic development. Afghanistan is included in the official 2027 list of eligible countries.

Clarendon Scholarship 2027–2028 is a fully funded graduate scholarship at the University of Oxford for outstanding international and UK applicants applying to eligible new Master’s and DPhil (PhD) courses. The scholarship is open to applicants from all nationalities and academic subject areas, with no nationality, ordinary residence, or field-of-study restrictions. Clarendon scholars receive full coverage of course fees for the period of fee liability and an annual grant for living expenses. For full-time scholars, the living-cost grant is at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate; the currently published amount for 2025–26 is £20,780 per year, while the amount for 2027–28 may be updated by Oxford. There is no separate application form for the Clarendon Scholarship. Applicants must apply for an eligible new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January admissions deadline for their chosen course. Eligible applicants who meet the relevant deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding. Selection considers outstanding academic merit and potential, academic reasons for choosing the proposed course, potential impact in the field, and motivation to contribute to the Oxford academic community. The exact admission requirements, English-language requirements, supporting documents, and course duration depend on the specific Oxford graduate course selected.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is a Swedish government-funded scholarship administered by the Swedish Institute (SI) for international professionals applying to eligible English-taught master's programmes in Sweden. The scholarship is intended for applicants who demonstrate relevant professional experience, leadership experience and a clear ambition to contribute to sustainable development in their home country and region. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage, a monthly living allowance, insurance against illness and accident, and a one-time travel grant. Scholarship recipients also become members of the SI Network for Future Global Professionals, providing opportunities for professional networking and development. Applicants must first apply for eligible master's programmes through UniversityAdmissions.se and then submit a separate SI scholarship application through the Swedish Institute during the designated scholarship application period. Only master's programmes included in the official SI list of eligible programmes can be selected for the scholarship. Applicants must satisfy both the admission requirements of their chosen master's programme and the separate SI scholarship eligibility requirements. Eligibility is based on citizenship, professional experience, leadership experience and other criteria specified by the Swedish Institute for the relevant application year.

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.