Master’s Scholarships in Sociology

Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust Scholarship

Partially Funded

Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust.Annual

Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust.Annual

The Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarship supports Indian women pursuing higher studies abroad, traditionally at postgraduate level, in selected fields linked to social welfare and public service.

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study

Partially Funded

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships support postgraduate study for students from selected southern African countries, usually for study in South Africa.

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Fully Funded

Rotary International.United States.Closes Usually around May

Rotary International.United States.Closes Usually around May

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a fully funded programme for experienced leaders to study peace and development through master's or professional certificate programmes at Rotary Peace Centers worldwide.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Fully Funded

World Bank and the Government of Japan.United States.Closes Usually in February

World Bank and the Government of Japan.United States.Closes Usually in February

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program funds development-related master's degrees for mid-career professionals from developing countries at participating universities worldwide.

Yenching Academy Scholarship

Fully Funded

Yenching Academy of Peking University.China.Annual

Yenching Academy of Peking University.China.Annual

The Yenching Academy Scholarship funds an interdisciplinary master's degree in China Studies at Peking University for outstanding international and domestic students.

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.

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.

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

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.

Romanian Government Scholarship (ARICE)

Fully Funded

Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE).Romania.Closes Jun 12

Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE).Romania.Closes Jun 12

The Romanian Government Scholarship (ARICE) supports non-EU international students to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD studies in Romania with tuition coverage, stipend, accommodation, and language preparation.

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

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.

European Space Agency Post-graduate Research Grant Programme

Partially Funded

European Space Agency (ESA), administered by the European University Institute.Italy.Annual

European Space Agency (ESA), administered by the European University Institute.Italy.Annual

Research grant supporting postgraduate students and early career academics to study the history of ESA and its predecessor organisations using archives in Florence, Italy.