Uncovering Gold: Fully Funded Scholarship Opportunities for 2023
As an international student weighing education options abroad, one significant barrier is affording high tuition and living expenses outside your home country. The good news is there are scholarships designed specifically for talented global learners that provide full financial support. In this article, we will explore some premier fully funded awards available for 2023 that cover tuition, housing, and books and may even offer an additional stipend.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The iconic Fulbright Scholarship supports research, study, and teaching assistant projects worldwide. It has awarded over 370,000 fellows since 1946. For 2023/24, citizens from over 160 nations are invited to apply for English Teaching Assistant Awards (ETA) or Study/Research grants in any field at the master’s and PhD levels. Flexible towards any academic level or career path. All costs are covered for one academic year plus additional funds. Notable alums include Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
Marshall Scholarships (UK)
It is intended for exceptional U.S. citizens seeking a one to two-year MA degree from any university in the UK. It strengthens Anglo-American understanding and supports emerging government, academia, business, media, and non-profit sector leaders. Total funding for tuition, living expenses, professional development, seminars, and travel costs between the US and the UK. Applicants may be at any stage of their education.
Schwarzman Scholarship (China)
One of the most prestigious scholarships, the Schwarzman awards up to 200 emerging leaders annually from around the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The holistic program covers full tuition, housing, food, health insurance, internships, and cultural experiences. Candidates should be bilingual and come from any discipline. Applications open in November 2022.
DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
As Germany’s leading organization for international academic cooperation, DAAD funds coursework, research, and internships at any accredited German university. Fields include STEM, social sciences, and the arts. Programs like Research Grants and Postgraduate Courses fully support living expenses and health insurance through stipends. Recent graduates and PhD candidates are eligible to apply by January 2023.
Chancellor’s Fellowships (New Zealand)
The scholarship is for stellar graduates looking to advance New Zealand-US relations and collaboration. Fellows complete a 12-month MA at the University of Auckland with all costs defrayed. In addition to cross-cultural exchange and research, fellows participate in conferences and parliament internships. Applications are accepted until February 1, 2023.
Global Korea Scholarship (South Korea)
The Global Korea Scholarship sponsors international students to study the Korean language, continue to the bachelor’s or master’s level, or conduct research at accredited Korean universities. Annual funding includes tuition, accommodation, round-trip airfare, and a 750,000 KRW monthly stipend for living costs—several application deadlines throughout 2023.
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship (Canada)
Offered jointly by Canada’s federal and provincial governments, this scholarship provides opportunities to complete master’s or doctoral degrees at eligible Canadian universities. Numerous monthly funding amounts are set depending on location and academic level. The program focuses on research and professional experiences within Canada—deadline: February 1, 2023.
This sampling will inspire future global scholars to research and prepare competitive applications for these premier fully funded awards. With diligence and perseverance, the coming year holds great potential to advance your education abroad without financial worries.