PhD Scholarships in Education

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.

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.

Saudi Government Scholarship

Fully Funded

Government of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia

Government of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia

A Saudi government-funded scholarship umbrella that can support international study or research in Saudi Arabia. Specific benefits, subjects, and deadlines vary by scheme, including fully funded research-focused calls.

TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program

Fully Funded

International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF).Taiwan.Closes Usually by mid-March

International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF).Taiwan.Closes Usually by mid-March

TaiwanICDF offers fully funded Bachelor's, Master's and PhD scholarships at partner universities in Taiwan for students from eligible developing countries, with support focused on sustainable development-related fields.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Fully Funded

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.Canada.Annual

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.Canada.Annual

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships support outstanding doctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences at Canadian universities, with a strong focus on leadership, community engagement, and public impact.

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.

Yunnan Local Government Scholarship

Varies

Yunnan Provincial Government.China.Closes By 30 June 2026 in the referenced posting

Yunnan Provincial Government.China.Closes By 30 June 2026 in the referenced posting

The Yunnan Local Government Scholarship supports international students pursuing degree study in Yunnan, China, including bachelor's, master's, and PhD programmes at participating universities.

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP)

Fully Funded

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership.United Kingdom.Annual; most referenced intakes start in October

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership.United Kingdom.Annual; most referenced intakes start in October

WGSSS ESRC DTP studentships fund social science PhD research, mainly at Welsh universities and partners, with tuition support, a living stipend and research training opportunities.

UTAMU Special Offers and Tuition Waivers

Tuition Waiver

Universal Technology and Management University.Uganda.May 2026 intake

Universal Technology and Management University.Uganda.May 2026 intake

UTAMU Special Offers and Tuition Waivers support students applying to selected certificate, diploma, undergraduate, master's and some PhD programmes at Universal Technology and Management University in Uganda.

USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of Sydney and University of Glasgow.Australia

University of Sydney and University of Glasgow.Australia

A joint full-time PhD scholarship run by the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow for collaborative doctoral research with enrolment at both institutions.

University of Wollongong PhD Scholarship

Varies

University of Wollongong.Australia.Annual

University of Wollongong.Australia.Annual

University of Wollongong PhD Scholarships support research doctorate candidates on project-based opportunities at UOW, with funding that may include a stipend and, for some projects, tuition fee coverage.