PhD Scholarships in Civil Engineering

NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

Varies

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).Annual

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).Annual

The NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme supports qualified candidates from Nigeria’s Niger Delta to pursue postgraduate study abroad in priority fields.

PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme

Partially Funded

Petroleum Technology Development Fund.Nigeria.Annual

Petroleum Technology Development Fund.Nigeria.Annual

The PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme supports Nigerians to pursue postgraduate study in Nigeria, mainly in oil, gas and related sectors at approved local institutions.

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

Varies

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).Annual

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).Annual

The PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme supports Nigerian students to pursue postgraduate study abroad in oil, gas and related strategic disciplines.

Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme

Fully Funded

European Union.Annual project-based calls

European Union.Annual project-based calls

The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme supports African students and staff to study, train, or undertake mobility at partner universities across Africa, mainly at Master's and PhD level through project-based calls.

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.

SIIT Graduate Scholarship

Varies

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University.Thailand.Annual

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University.Thailand.Annual

The SIIT Graduate Scholarship supports international students pursuing master's or PhD study at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology in Thailand. It typically offers substantial funding for tuition and living support in engineering, technology, and related fields.

GEM Fellowship Program

Fully Funded

The National GEM Consortium.United States.Annual

The National GEM Consortium.United States.Annual

The GEM Fellowship Program supports underrepresented students in graduate study in science and engineering in the United States through tuition support, stipends, and employer partnerships.

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.

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.

University of Greenwich Vice Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of Greenwich.United Kingdom

University of Greenwich.United Kingdom

The University of Greenwich Vice Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship supports doctoral research at the University of Greenwich. It is used for funded PhD projects and is open to applicants worldwide, subject to project-specific criteria.

TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

Fully Funded

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).India.Closes Usually in May

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).India.Closes Usually in May

A TWAS and CSIR fellowship for researchers from developing countries to undertake PhD research in science and technology at CSIR laboratories and institutes in India.

Swinburne University of Technology PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

Swinburne University of Technology.Australia

Swinburne University of Technology.Australia

A Swinburne University of Technology PhD scholarship supporting doctoral research at Swinburne in Australia. Referenced opportunities include tuition support and a competitive stipend, subject to eligibility and scholarship conditions.