Master’s Opportunities in International Relations

DAAD EPOS 2027/28 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service. The programme supports eligible Development-Related Postgraduate Courses at participating German institutions. The scholarship is designed for experienced professionals from developing nations in the Global South. Successful Master's and PhD scholars join postgraduate programmes connected to international development and related academic fields, with the precise researc...

This scholarship supports applicants to the full-time MBA at The Lisbon MBA in Lisbon, a joint programme offered by two Lisbon business schools. The award is designed for candidates who have already started their own business and want support with tuition fees while studying in an international, English-taught MBA environment. The programme lasts 12 months, begins in January, and includes a one-month academic period at MIT Sloan in Boston as part of the overall study experience. The scholarship ...

The Lisbon MBA International Merit Scholarship supports admitted candidates to the 12-month full-time International MBA in Portugal with a tuition fee discount of up to 40% of the programme fees. The scholarship is awarded through The Lisbon MBA, a joint programme run by Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics and Nova School of Business and Economics (New University of Lisbon), in collaboration with MIT Sloan. The award is merit-based and is intended to recognise candidates who combine...

This scholarship from the Fundação Cidade de Lisboa supports students from Portuguese-speaking African countries who are studying, or have applied to study, at a university in Lisbon. It is designed for master’s-level study and is offered in the areas of Law, Economics, Engineering and Management. The award is administered by the Fundação Cidade de Lisboa and has been supporting students since 1990. Selected students receive financial support alongside broader academic and social assistance, inc...

The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/28 offers fully funded one- or two-year master's study in Sweden for future leaders committed to sustainable development in their home countries. Eligible study interests include governance, public health, entrepreneurship and innovation, and STEM. Applicants must be citizens of one of the 34 eligible countries, have documented professional experience—3,000 or more hours for most countries—and demonstrate leadership experience. They...

Applications are open for the fully funded Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) studentships for October 2027 entry. The programme is led by King's College London in partnership with Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London. Students can propose their own research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor. The available routes are 1+3.5, comprising one year of Master's stu...

Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes applications from graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines whose research engages with international, transnational, global, or comparative national issues. Eligible projects may address contemporary or historical topics, rigorous policy analysis, or the study of specific countries and regions outside the United States. The opportunity is relevant to students and researchers in international relation...

Arizona State University, in partnership with Kepler College in Rwanda, is offering 50 fully funded master's opportunities through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The programmes focus on technology and innovation, including Business Analytics, Computer Science, Sustainable Engineering, Global Technology and Development, Information Technology, and User Experience. The ASU Online degrees are completed while living in Kigali, Rwanda. The scholarship is designed for African citizens age...

The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) offers a master's scholarship for eligible non-EU/EEA students beginning an eligible programme in September 2027 in the Netherlands. Relevant academic areas include engineering, technology, computing, energy, biomedical engineering, chemical science and industrial management. Applicants must first be admitted to an eligible University of Twente master's programme, rank among the top 5–10% of their graduating class and satisfy the required English-langua...