Master’s Scholarships in geography

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) logo

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Fully Funded
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.

Master
PhD
Agriculture
+27 more
Social Science Research Council (Singapore) Scholarship logo

Social Science Research Council (Singapore) Scholarship

Fully Funded
National University of Singapore, supported by a Social Science Research Council (Singapore) grant
Singapore
January 2027 intake

Research scholarships at the National University of Singapore for Master's and PhD study in Geography linked to the ageing-migration nexus in Singapore.

Master
PhD
Anthropology
+2 more
ORISE logo

ORISE

Varies
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
United States
Rolling / opportunity-specific

ORISE administers U.S.-based research fellowships and internships with federal agencies, especially in STEM and public health. Awards commonly support graduate and postdoctoral training with stipends and project-based research experience.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
+14 more
North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) logo

North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)

Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)
United Kingdom
Closes Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April

NWSSDTP is an ESRC-funded doctoral training partnership supporting social science research degrees in North West England, with funded PhD and 1+3 studentships at partner universities.

Master
PhD
Anthropology
+15 more
Durham Masters Bursaries logo

Durham Masters Bursaries

Tuition Waiver
Durham University
United Kingdom
Closes Available until filled

Durham Masters Bursaries are tuition fee discounts from Durham University for eligible home students starting taught or research Master's study, including Geography programmes.

Master
Earth_Sci
Environmental_Sci
+1 more
Blue Grant Scholarship logo

Blue Grant Scholarship

Fully Funded
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) under the BE-Prosper Project
Canada
Closes Apr 30

The Blue Grant Scholarship supports graduate study in blue economy and fisheries-related fields, linked to the University of British Columbia and aimed at building regional capacity in IGAD member states.

Master
Agriculture
Environmental_Sci
+2 more
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