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Scholarships closing in September 2026

Every opportunity below has a confirmed closing date in September 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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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

The Rolf Prince Scholarship

University of Sydney

Scholarship for recent school leavers commencing an undergraduate degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

Josiah and Myra Roberts Scholarship

University of Sydney

Scholarship encouraging disadvantaged or low-socioeconomic-background students to study physics and mathematics in the Faculty of Science.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
Checked Sep 10, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

John A Lamberton Research Scholarships

University of Sydney

Research scholarships for PhD students working on natural products and relationships between chemical structure and biological activity.

AustraliaDoctoralSep 22, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 September application round

GO Foundation (Honours) Scholarship

University of Sydney

Scholarship supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an honours year at the University of Sydney.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · Semester 2 2026

AR Riddle Grant Semester 2, 2026

Adelaide University

Financial-need grant for Adelaide University students in the final semester of an Honours year or postgraduate coursework program.

AustraliaUndergraduate, Master’sSep 18, 2026
Checked Sep 6, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Term 3 2026

John Hirshman Endowed Travel Award

UNSW Sydney

Travel award for final-year UNSW Medicine students undertaking an approved elective in a developing country during the 2026/2027 summer period.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 27, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Sir Rupert Myers Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Scholarship encouraging commencing students to undertake eligible Materials Science and Engineering degrees at UNSW.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

UNSW All-Rounder Scholarship - Term 1, 2027

UNSW Sydney

Scholarship for recent high school leavers commencing eligible full-time undergraduate study at UNSW in Term 1 2027 with strong academic, leadership and community engagement achievement.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Mike Cannon-Brookes Endowed Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Scholarship supporting domestic students commencing the UNSW Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) program in Term 1 2027.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Yiu-Cheung Medical Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Scholarship supporting an eligible female student from South-West Sydney commencing the UNSW BMed/MD through the Gateway Medicine Pathway.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

Philandron Foundation Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Scholarship for rural, regional or remote students commencing full-time undergraduate study in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics at UNSW Sydney.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle for 2027 study

William Lomis Cox Memorial Scholarship

Massey University

Scholarship supporting students from the Whakatane area who intend to train as teachers, with emphasis on social science subjects.

New ZealandUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
Checked Aug 28, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Henry and Marjorie Isaacs Scholarship

University of Auckland

University of Auckland scholarship supporting a final-year MBChB student undertaking an elective in the United States, with an interest in infectious diseases or clinical microbiology.

New ZealandUndergraduateSep 24, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026

FAME Emerging Practitioner Award

University of Auckland

University of Auckland award supporting eligible New Zealand citizens or permanent residents undertaking full-time performing arts study.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Master’s, DoctoralSep 16, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 Round 2

Faculty of Science Student Support Award - Round 2 2026

University of Auckland

The University of Auckland Faculty of Science Student Support Award assists domestic and international undergraduate or postgraduate Science students experiencing financial hardship. Round 2 is open now, with awards worth up to NZ$2,500 each for one year.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Master’sSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/27

The Thomas Connection Intelligence Scholarship 2026/27

University of Surrey

The University of Surrey Thomas Connection Intelligence Scholarship supports two Home students entering the full-time Occupational and Organisational Psychology MSc in September 2026. Each successful student receives a one-off £3,333 payment in semester one.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Len Tierney Social Work Travelling Award

The University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne travelling award for final-semester Master of Social Work students undertaking further social work study at Columbia University or a comparable program.

AustraliaMaster’sSep 14, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Karl David Yeomans Prize

The University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne essay prize for Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences students submitting an eligible essay on brain cancer.

AustraliaUndergraduate, Master’s, Master’sSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Student Travel Grant

The University of Melbourne

Travel-cost grant for eligible international students commencing University of Melbourne coursework, Study Abroad or graduate research study in semester 2 2026 after recent international travel disruption.

AustraliaUndergraduate, Other level, Master’s, Doctoral, Master’sSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

MBS Deputy Dean Awards

The University of Melbourne

Awards for final-year Melbourne Business School masters students who combine strong academic performance with demonstrated community leadership and engagement.

AustraliaMaster’sSep 20, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Hugh Noel Puckle Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

Annual top-up scholarship for outstanding graduate research applicants or enrolled researchers in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology at Melbourne Medical School.

AustraliaDoctoral, Master’sSep 20, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Nancy Frances Curry Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

Graduate research scholarship for outstanding applicants or enrolled researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences undertaking research in motor neurone disease.

AustraliaDoctoral, Master’sSep 20, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships

The University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne School of Physics travel scholarship for confirmed PhD candidates undertaking research-related travel, with preference for candidates who have not previously travelled as part of their PhD.

AustraliaDoctoralSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

Travel scholarship supporting post-confirmation PhD students in economics or econometrics at the University of Melbourne or a Russell Group university to undertake an overseas research period at the partner institution.

AustraliaDoctoralSep 20, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

James Murphy Scholarship

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis

The University of Sydney offers the James Murphy Scholarship to support eligible commencing agricultural science students with financial need.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

LR and BA Browne Scholarships in Civil Engineering

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis

The University of Sydney offers the LR and BA Browne Scholarships to support NSW school leavers commencing undergraduate civil engineering who demonstrate financial need.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Bursary · 2027

Amazon Recruitment Bursary 2027

University of Pretoria

Open 2027 recruitment bursary for South African students in computing and related fields who meet the academic, internship and future employment availability requirements.

South AfricaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Bursary · 2027

2027 DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme

University of Pretoria

Open 2027 postgraduate bursary scheme supporting full-time Honours, Master's and doctoral study in critical and strategic priority areas.

South AfricaOther level, Master’s, DoctoralSep 15, 2026
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Bursary · 2027

CSIR-Sasol Foundation Bursary Scheme 2027

University of Pretoria

Open 2027 bursary scheme for unemployed South African students pursuing eligible science, engineering and technology fields at public universities.

South AfricaUndergraduateSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

Adam Scott Foundation Scholarship

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis

Accommodation scholarship for commencing MySydney students meeting the published age and accommodation requirements.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

F.L. Partridge Prize

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis

Scholarship for recent school leavers entering full-time Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 research grant round

MCIU Research Grant — 2026

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University postgraduate research grant supporting eligible research projects with funding of up to ₦750,000 plus mentorship support.

NigeriaMaster’sSep 20, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 enrolment

SAMRC Postgraduate Research Associate Programme — 2027 Enrolment

South African Medical Research Council

South African Medical Research Council postgraduate research scholarship call for 2027 Master’s and PhD study in clinical, health, data, genomics, epidemiology and other SAMRC priority research areas.

South AfricaMaster’s, DoctoralSep 22, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 academic year

DSTI-CSIR Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2027

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

DSTI-funded bursary scheme supporting full-time honours, fourth-year engineering/postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral study in strategic research areas at South African public universities.

South AfricaOther level, Master’s, DoctoralSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 academic year

CSIR Bursary Programme 2027

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Comprehensive South African bursary for full-time students in priority science, engineering and technology fields at undergraduate, honours, master’s and doctoral levels.

South AfricaUndergraduate, Other level, Master’s, DoctoralSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application window

Margaret McNamara Education Grants — Latin America and Caribbean Program 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants

Competitive education grants for eligible women studying at participating universities across Latin America and the Caribbean, with applications open through September 30.

Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, NicaraguaUndergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, PostdoctoralSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application window

Margaret McNamara Education Grants — South Africa Program 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants

Competitive education grants for eligible women from developing and middle-income countries studying at participating South African universities and committed to improving the lives of women and children.

South AfricaUndergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, PostdoctoralSep 14, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 Rhodes Scholarship, Oxford entry October 2027

Rhodes Scholarship for the Commonwealth Caribbean, 2027

Rhodes Trust

One Rhodes Scholarship for eligible candidates from the Commonwealth Caribbean for fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford from October 2027.

United KingdomMaster’s, DoctoralSep 18, 2026
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Scholarship · Winter/Spring 2027 application

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships, Winter/Spring 2027

Fund for Education Abroad

FEA study-abroad funding for U.S. undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. One application considers applicants for FEA General Scholarships and other eligible FEA awards.

Multiple study-abroad destinationsUndergraduateSep 16, 2026
Checked Aug 13, 2026Official source
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Scholarship · Research Period 1 2027

Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships – International

Victoria University

Competitive Victoria University research scholarship for international applicants commencing a Doctor of Philosophy in Research Period 1 2027, combining an RTP tuition fee offset, annual living stipend and single overseas student health cover.

AustraliaDoctoralSep 13, 2026
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Funding · 2027 International Central Round

Research Stipend Scholarships, 2027 International Central Round

RMIT University

Competitive research-master's scholarship round for international applicants commencing at RMIT in 2027. Eligible international applicants are automatically considered for stipend and international tuition fee offset scholarships.

AustraliaMaster’sSep 30, 2026
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PhD Stipend And Tuition Scholarship · 2027 PhD intake

International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD)

University of Southern Queensland

Competitive international PhD scholarship for 2027 providing a living stipend and tuition fee support. Scholarship and fee support are requested in a single scholarship application, while PhD admission is a separate process.

AustraliaDoctoral, DoctoralSep 27, 2026
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Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarship · 2027 Rhodes Scholarship, Oxford entry October 2027

Rhodes Scholarship for Saudi Arabia, 2027

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship for Saudi Arabia, 2027 is an active 2027 Rhodes constituency competition for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. The official page lists a closing deadline of 23:59 Arabia Standard Time (AST) on 23 September 2026.

United KingdomMaster’s, Master’sSep 23, 2026
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship · January 2027 entry

AI-Driven Ultrasound for Materials Evaluation

University of Sussex

One fully funded 3.5-year University of Sussex PhD studentship on ai-driven ultrasound for materials evaluation, open to UK and overseas applicants with both UK and international fees covered.

United KingdomDoctoral, DoctoralSep 11, 2026
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship · January 2027

MRC BSU PhD Studentship

University of Cambridge

One highly competitive fully funded three-year studentship applying innovative statistical methods to biomedical problems.

United KingdomDoctoral, DoctoralSep 21, 2026
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Research Degree Scholarship Round · 2027 International Scholarship Round, February 2027 commencement

2027 International Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Round, including RTP consideration

The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia’s 2027 international HDR scholarship round supports competitive consideration for international RTP tuition fee offsets, RTP stipends and related allowances for research master’s and doctoral applicants.

AustraliaMaster’s, ResearchSep 15, 2026
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Grant · HT942526NFRPSIA Grants.gov cycle

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

Department of Health and Human Services / Defense Health Agency

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award — official Grants.gov funding opportunity with application evidence captured.

United StatesMaster’s, ProfessionalSep 22, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 call

Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarships

Flinders University

Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarships is an official opportunity. A$40,000 p.a. fully funded PhD opportunities This listing covers Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarships.

AustraliaDoctoralSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$12,000 p.a. This listing covers Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027

UNSW Co-op Program

UNSW Sydney

UNSW Co-op Program is an official opportunity. A$21,600 p.a. This listing covers UNSW Co-op Program.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – Jamaica

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Jamaica

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Jamaica.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 24, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – United Arab Emirates

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – United Arab Emirates

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – United Arab Emirates.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 23, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – Germany

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Germany

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Germany.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 10, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – Israel

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Israel

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Israel.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – Hong Kong SAR

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Hong Kong SAR

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Hong Kong SAR.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 – Canada

Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Canada

Rhodes Trust

Rhodes Scholarship is an official opportunity. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford This listing covers Rhodes Scholarship — 2027 – Canada.

United KingdomMaster’sSep 24, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 funding cycle

DAAD Study Scholarships – Architecture

German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture support qualified graduates undertaking advanced architecture-related study in Germany from the 2027 academic year.

GermanyMaster’s, Master’sSep 23, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 funding cycle

DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in Music

German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Study Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies in Music support qualified music graduates pursuing advanced artistic study at an eligible German institution in the 2027 cycle.

GermanyMaster’s, Master’sSep 24, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 competition

Marshall Scholarship - 2027 competition

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

Marshall Scholarship for eligible US applicants pursuing one or two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom.

United KingdomMaster’s, DoctoralSep 29, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/27

International Study Centre Scholarship 2026/27

Queen's University Belfast

Official Queen's scholarship page confirms the award, eligibility, current 2026/27 cycle and the stated automatic, payment-based or official-form route.

United KingdomUndergraduateSep 18, 2026
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Research grant · 2027 route

DAAD Research Grants in Germany — 2027 route

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD Research Grants support doctoral students and postdocs conducting research in Germany. The current official call lists 24 September 2026 for selection in February 2027 and a start from May 2027, with a second 17 March 2027 route for later starts.

GermanyDoctoral, PostdoctoralSep 24, 2026
Checked Jul 23, 2026Official source

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Grant · 2027–2028

AAUW Community Action Grants

American Association of University Women

AAUW Community Action Grants provides competitive 2027–2028 support for eligible nonprofit or educational organisations proposing projects advancing equity for women and girls. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

United StatesOther levelSep 17, 2026
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Grant · 2027–2028

AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant

American Association of University Women

AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant provides competitive 2027–2028 support for eligible United States women seeking short-term support to prepare research for publication. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

United States, CanadaPostdoctoral, Other levelSep 30, 2026
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Fellowship · 2027–2028

AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship

American Association of University Women

AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship provides competitive 2027–2028 support for women who are United States citizens or permanent residents completing their first doctoral degree through full-time study. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

United States, CanadaDoctoralSep 30, 2026
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Grant · 2027–2028

AAUW International Project Grants

American Association of University Women

AAUW International Project Grants provides competitive 2027–2028 support for aAUW International Fellowship alumnae proposing a time-limited project that advances women and girls. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

United StatesOther levelSep 30, 2026
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Fellowship · 2027–2028

AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship

American Association of University Women

AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship provides competitive 2027–2028 support for united States women undertaking full-time postdoctoral research leave within the programme's doctorate-completion window. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

United States, CanadaPostdoctoralSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · winter 2027/28

DAAD Hilde Domin Programme — winter 2027/28

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

A DAAD route for at-risk students and doctoral candidates who are nominated by eligible institutions or organisations. For winter 2027/28, nominations close 15 September 2026 and the listed application window is 17 September to 15 October 2026.

GermanyMaster’s, DoctoralSep 15, 2026
Checked Jul 23, 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.

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  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.

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