Master’s Scholarships in biology

TÜBİTAK 1001

Varies

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Turkey.Varies by project

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Turkey.Varies by project

TÜBİTAK 1001 is a research project funding scheme in Türkiye that often supports Master's and PhD student researchers within funded university projects. Funding, duration, and requirements vary by project.

Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program

Varies

Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education.Annual

Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education.Annual

The Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program supports high-achieving Arab students to pursue STEM study at partner universities, with scholarship funding and student support services.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Fellowship

Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Saudi Arabia.Annual

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Saudi Arabia.Annual

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Fellowship supports graduate study at KAUST, typically covering full tuition and providing living support for admitted research students.

UST Scholarship South Korea

Fully Funded

University of Science and Technology (UST).

South Korea.Annual

University of Science and Technology (UST).

South Korea.Annual

The UST Scholarship South Korea refers to funded graduate study opportunities at the University of Science and Technology in South Korea, mainly for master's and PhD students at UST’s research institute campuses.

KAIST International Graduate Scholarship

Fully Funded

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

South Korea.Biannual

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

South Korea.Biannual

KAIST International Graduate Scholarship supports international students admitted to KAIST graduate programmes in South Korea, typically covering tuition and providing living support.

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Postgraduate Scholarship

Fully Funded

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute.

Thailand.Annual

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute.

Thailand.Annual

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Postgraduate Scholarship supports international students to pursue selected master's studies in Thailand with funding that typically covers tuition, living support and related academic costs.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Fully Funded

National Science Foundation.

United States.Closes Usually in October

National Science Foundation.

United States.Closes Usually in October

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in STEM fields in the United States.

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program

Partially Funded

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

France.Annual

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

France.Annual

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.

Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Scholarship

Fully Funded

Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

China.2026 intake

Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

China.2026 intake

The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Scholarship supports international Master's and PhD study in China. Based on the referenced posting, it funds eligible English-taught graduate programs at Tarim University with tuition, accommodation, insurance, and a monthly allowance.

Velux Stiftung BARKSHIELD Scholarship

Varies

Velux Stiftung.

United Kingdom

Velux Stiftung.

United Kingdom

The Velux Stiftung BARKSHIELD Scholarship supports research linked to the international BARKSHIELD project on bark beetle disturbance management, forest biodiversity, and recovery under climate change.

University of Tennessee Graduate Assistantship

Fully Funded

University of Tennessee.

United States.2026

University of Tennessee.

United States.2026

University of Tennessee Graduate Assistantships support Master's and PhD students through teaching or research roles, typically including a stipend, tuition and fee waivers, and health insurance.

University of Guelph Scholarship

Tuition Waiver

University of Guelph.

Canada.Fall 2026

University of Guelph.

Canada.Fall 2026

University of Guelph scholarships include institution- and project-based funding opportunities for study at the University of Guelph in Canada. Coverage varies by award; some posted opportunities provide full tuition support.