Scholarships

Major scholarships and grants for studying abroad — what they cover and how they work. Detailed guides coming as we build them out.

  • 7 scholarships listed
General guidance — eligibility and deadlines change yearly; always check the official program website.

Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum

A scholarship program funded by the Hungarian government that lets international students study at Hungarian universities, often with little or no tuition. It runs in cooperation with partner countries (including Kazakhstan), so you often apply both through the Hungarian system and through your home country's sending authority.

Typically covers

Full tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation contribution or dormitory, and medical insurance (exact coverage depends on the study level).

Good to know

Applications usually run once a year (commonly around January). Bachelor's programs may be in English or Hungarian — check the specific program. Selection is based on academic merit, and some fields have an entrance exam or interview.

Official site

stipendiumhungaricum.hu

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Detailed application guide — coming soon

Qatar (Education City)

Qatar Foundation (QF) need-based financial aid

Need-based financial aid offered by the universities in Qatar's Education City (run by the Qatar Foundation), such as Carnegie Mellon Qatar, Georgetown Qatar, and Northwestern Qatar. Unlike merit scholarships, it's based on your family's financial need, not grades.

How it works

Apply for admission to the branch campus first, then submit a separate financial aid application (with its own deadline, usually shortly after the admission deadline) to be considered for the grant.

Good to know

Each campus runs its own timeline, but the financial aid application is a separate step you must not miss.

Official site

Qatar Foundation / each branch campus's financial aid page.

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Detailed application guide — coming soon

China

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

A scholarship funded by the Chinese government (run by the China Scholarship Council) for international students to study at universities across China. It can be full or partial depending on the type.

Typically covers

Depending on type: tuition, on-campus accommodation or an allowance, a monthly living stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Good to know

Apply through either the Chinese embassy/consulate in your country, or directly through a Chinese university that admits you (the university nominates you). You usually apply for admission first, then the scholarship. You generally can't hold it together with another Chinese government/university scholarship. Note: from the 2026/27 intake, many Chinese universities also require the separate CSCA exam for undergraduate admission.

Official site

China Scholarship Council (campuschina.org) + the university's international admissions page.

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Detailed application guide — coming soon

China

Provincial & City Scholarships in China

Beyond the national CSC scholarship, many Chinese provinces and cities offer their own government scholarships for international students (for example, Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong provincial/municipal scholarships). Individual universities may also nominate students for these.

Typically covers

Varies by province, city, and university — some are full and some are partial, covering things like tuition, accommodation, or a living stipend.

Good to know

Coverage and eligibility vary a lot, so check the specific province, city, or university. These are often applied for through the university that admits you, sometimes alongside (or instead of) the national CSC scholarship.

Official site

The international admissions page of the specific province, city, or university.

Detailed application guide — coming soon

South Korea

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

A scholarship funded by the South Korean government (formerly KGSP) for international students to study at Korean universities.

Typically covers

Can cover tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare, and a Korean language course (exact coverage depends on the track and study level).

Good to know

You typically apply through either the Korean embassy in your country or directly through a participating Korean university. The two routes can have different timelines and document requirements — check the one you're using.

Official site

Study in Korea (studyinkorea.go.kr) + the Korean embassy or the participating university.

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Detailed application guide — coming soon

Japan

MEXT Scholarship (Monbukagakusho)

A scholarship funded by the Japanese government for international students.

Typically covers

Can cover tuition, a monthly stipend, and travel costs (exact coverage depends on the program and study level).

Good to know

You usually apply through either the Japanese embassy in your country or via university recommendation. The two routes have different timelines and steps — check the one you're using.

Official site

The Japanese embassy in your country, or the participating Japanese university.

Detailed application guide — coming soon

Singapore

Singapore Government Tuition Grant & Scholarships

Singapore offers a government Tuition Grant that significantly reduces tuition for international students, plus various merit scholarships at top universities.

Typically covers

The Tuition Grant lowers tuition fees; merit scholarships can additionally cover fees and living costs depending on the award.

Good to know

The Tuition Grant usually comes with a commitment to work in Singapore for a few years after graduation. Coverage and conditions differ by award, so check each university for specifics.

Official site

The specific Singapore university's admissions and financial aid pages.

Detailed application guide — coming soon