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Scholarships closing in December 2026

Every opportunity below has a confirmed closing date in December 2026 recorded against an official source. Deadlines change, so each record shows when it was last checked and links to the provider page you should confirm against before applying.

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Exchange · 2026

RA Simpson International Scholarship

Flinders University

Flinders University scholarship supporting eligible undergraduate and coursework postgraduate students undertaking approved overseas study as part of their course.

AustraliaUndergraduate, ProfessionalDec 31, 2026
Checked Sep 6, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Perfect Score Scholarship Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Perfect Score Scholarship Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists 100% tuition and fees, a $3,500 annual stipend, one year of on-campus housing and dining, $2,000 for research or study abroad, and $1,000 for tech enrichment.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Stamps Scholars Award Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Stamps Scholars Award Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists a full scholarship up to the estimated cost of attendance plus a one-time $16,000 award for academic development and leadership.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Sep 6, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

Mississippi State University Anchor Club Scholarship, Fall 2027

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Anchor Club Scholarship, Fall 2027 is a current Mississippi State University award for the 2027 entry cycle. The official university page states $250 per year of active Anchor Club service, up to a maximum $1,000 one-year award.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Sep 6, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Border State Award Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Border State Award Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists $3,000 per year for up to four years.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Sep 3, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Columns Award Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Columns Award Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists awards starting at $15,000.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Chancellor's Award Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Chancellor's Award Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists $7,200 per year for up to four years.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Sep 3, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Fall 2027

University of Missouri Excellence Award Fall 2027

University of Missouri

University of Missouri Excellence Award Fall 2027 is a Fall 2027 University of Missouri freshman scholarship. The official Mizzou scholarship page lists $3,500 per year for up to four years.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Scientia Scholarship - Term 1, 2027

UNSW Sydney

Automatically awarded UNSW scholarship for eligible students with a raw ATAR or equivalent of 99.90 or above commencing eligible undergraduate study in Term 1 2027.

AustraliaUndergraduateDec 19, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Engineering and IT Conference Travel Grant

The University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology travel grant for confirmed graduate researchers presenting an accepted paper at a conference.

AustraliaMaster’sDec 3, 2026
Checked Aug 25, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Clinical Placement Mask Fit Test Grant

The University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne grant reimbursing eligible graduate health students for required clinical placement respirator mask fit testing when the placement provider cannot provide the testing.

AustraliaMaster’sDec 31, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 nominations

ANRF Ramanujan Fellowship — 2026 Nominations

Anusandhan National Research Foundation

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is accepting 2026 nominations for the Ramanujan Fellowship, a five-year fellowship designed to bring outstanding Indian and Indian-origin scientists and engineers working abroad into scientific research positions in India. Nominations remain open through 31 December 2026.

IndiaPostdoctoral, Other levelDec 31, 2026
Checked Aug 14, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 7th edition — 2026

Uniandes Publica y Expón Research Dissemination Fund — 2026

Universidad de los Andes Colombia

Universidad de los Andes is accepting applications to the 2026 edition of its Publica y Expón fund, an internal research and creation funding programme supporting publication, dissemination, exhibition and transfer of new knowledge and creative research outputs.

ColombiaOther level, Other levelDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 14, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Semester 1, February 2027 entry

University of Otago Global Master's Scholarship

University of Otago

Automatic NZ$15,000 tuition scholarship for students holding passports from designated countries who enter specified full-time on-campus taught Master's programmes at Otago.

New ZealandMaster’sDec 10, 2026
Checked Aug 14, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Semester 1 2027

Vice-Chancellor's Award, Semester 1 2027

Federation University

A 50% tuition-fee scholarship for high-achieving commencing international students from South Asia, Southeast Asia or China entering an eligible Federation University master's coursework degree in Semester 1 2027.

AustraliaMaster’sDec 7, 2026
Checked Aug 14, 2026Official source
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Funding · 2026 High School Prestige Awards competition for upcoming fall entry

CBE International Entrance Scholarship

University of Calgary

International entrance scholarship for a first-year undergraduate graduating from a Calgary Board of Education high school.

CanadaUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 8, 2026Official source
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Funding · 2026 High School Prestige Awards competition for upcoming fall entry

Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship for Students Outside the Calgary Area

University of Calgary

Renewable Schulich School of Engineering entrance scholarship for high-achieving students whose home address and graduating high school are at least 100 km outside Calgary city centre. International students are eligible.

CanadaUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 8, 2026Official source
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PhD Scholarship · 2026 recruitment, commencement before 2027-03-31

Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communications

University of Newcastle Australia

PhD project developing Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communication methods for UAVs, including theoretical performance bounds, covert transmission codes and multi-antenna beamforming that balances communication, sensing and detectability.

AustraliaDoctoral, DoctoralDec 15, 2026
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship · Fall 2027 entry, Class of 2031

The Johnson Scholarship

Washington and Lee University

Premier merit scholarship for incoming first-year students, covering tuition and fees, housing and food, plus $10,000 for a summer experience. Up to 44 incoming students are selected each year.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 7, 2026Official source
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship · Fall 2027 first-year entry

Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship

Vanderbilt University

Signature merit scholarship providing full tuition plus a one-time summer stipend for an immersive experience. Additional need-based aid may be added when demonstrated need exceeds full tuition.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship · 2026-2027 admission application, Fall 2027 entry

Richmond Scholars Program

University of Richmond

Automatic merit-scholarship consideration for first-year applicants who apply by December 1. Twenty-five incoming students receive full tuition, housing and food, with an additional one-time $5,500 academic enhancement grant.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Full-Cost Undergraduate Scholarship · 2026-2027 Jefferson Scholarship selection cycle

Jefferson Scholarship

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Nomination-based scholarship intended to cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University of Virginia plus supplemental enrichment experiences.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 7, 2026Official source
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Full-Fee Undergraduate Humanitarian Scholarship · Semester 1 2027

Monash Humanitarian Scholarship

Monash University

Humanitarian scholarship providing 100% international undergraduate course fees plus AUD 6,000 per year allowance, with up to 34 awards.

AustraliaUndergraduateDec 6, 2026
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Mentored Undergraduate Scholarship · Fall 2027 entry

McConnell Scholars Program

University of Louisville

Four-year renewable leadership scholarship for Kentucky high-school seniors with guaranteed full in-state tuition, fully funded domestic and international travel, leadership programming and possible internship or professional-development grants.

United StatesUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Aug 7, 2026Official source
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Grant · USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 Grants.gov cycle

AFRI Education and Workforce Development

Department of Health and Human Services / Defense Health Agency

AFRI Education and Workforce Development — official Grants.gov funding opportunity with application evidence captured.

United StatesMaster’s, ProfessionalDec 31, 2026
Checked Aug 1, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Semester 1 2027

John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship

Curtin University

John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship is an official opportunity. Merit scholarship for top Science and Engineering entrants This listing covers John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship.

AustraliaUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source

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Scholarship · October 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master of Public Policy, International Program

The University of Tokyo

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master of Public Policy, International Program is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for October 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

JapanMaster’sDec 31, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master in Public Policy

National University of Singapore

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master in Public Policy is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

SingaporeMaster’sDec 15, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · September 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master in Economics

Ritsumeikan University

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Master in Economics is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for September 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

JapanMaster’sDec 31, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · August 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Approved University of Hawaiʻi Master's Fields

East–West Center

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Approved University of Hawaiʻi Master's Fields is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for August 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

United StatesMaster’sDec 1, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2027–2028 entry

Gates Cambridge Scholarship – International Round

Gates Cambridge Trust

Gates Cambridge Scholarship – International Round supports outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom undertaking an eligible full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applicants from eligible countries outside the United Kingdom apply through the international funding round.

United KingdomMaster’s, DoctoralDec 8, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · July 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – MTech Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – MTech Science and Technology is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for July 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

IndiaMaster’sDec 31, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · September 2027 intake

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Human Security and Environmental Studies

Tohoku University

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program – Human Security and Environmental Studies is an institution-specific route under the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program for September 2027 intake. Eligible applicants first seek admission through the participating institution, which evaluates applications and forwards scholarship nominations under the ADB programme procedures.

JapanMaster’sDec 31, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2027–2028

International Peace Scholarship

Philanthropic Educational Organization

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship provides need-based support to women from outside the United States and Canada who are pursuing full-time graduate study in the United States or Canada.

United States, CanadaMaster’s, DoctoralDec 15, 2026
Checked Jul 29, 2026Official source
Funding

What the funding actually covers

Funding levels vary across this month's closing awards. Check the funding components on each record: an award described as full may cover tuition only, while a partial award with a stipend can be worth more in a high-cost destination.

Eligibility

Eligibility patterns to check first

  • Nationality restrictions are the most common reason an otherwise strong application is rejected.
  • Awards requiring an admission offer need that offer secured before this deadline, not after.
  • Reference letters typically need two to three weeks' notice.
  • Language test results can take up to two weeks to be issued and reported.
Deadlines

How the deadlines work

Deadlines shown are the provider's stated closing dates. Time zones and closing times differ between providers, so treat the working day before the stated date as your real limit. Where an award sets country-specific dates, the record says so rather than showing a single date.

Applying

Application advice for this search

  1. Confirm the closing time and time zone on the official source, not only the date.

  2. Submit at least 48 hours early to absorb portal failures and document conversion problems.

  3. Check whether an admission offer is a prerequisite before starting.

  4. Save your submission receipt and confirmation email.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Are these December 2026 deadlines confirmed?

Each record shows the date recorded from the official source and the date it was last checked. Providers do change deadlines, so confirm on the official page before you submit. Where a deadline has not been announced, the record says so instead of showing a placeholder date.

What happens if I miss a deadline?

Most providers do not accept late applications. Where a programme runs annually, the programme page tracks the next expected cycle so you can prepare in advance rather than waiting for an announcement.

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