$20,000+ Scholarships

Active opportunities shown first.

This is Kompeaa's running list of $20,000+ scholarships — 162 scholarships so far, gathered from official sources and updated as new ones are published.

3 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 17 November 2026.

Global Talent Scholarship – Undergraduate (September 2027)

Undergraduate $20,000+ Other

United States

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth up to £20,000 for highly qualified undergraduate…

$40,000 BigFuture Class of 2028 Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

$20,000+ Other

Class of 2028, you can earn entries in monthly BigFuture Scholarship drawings for $500 and $40,000!

2. $40,000 BigFuture Class of 2027 Scholarship

$20,000+ Other

Amount: $40,000 Provider: The College Board Deadline: September 30, 2026 Eligibility Requirements: Open to HS Seniors. Application Requirements:

Niche $40,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

$20,000+ Other

Attention Class of 2027! Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving…

3. KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Canada)

Postdoctoral Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Canada

The KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is open to international students. The scholarship offers an annual stipend of $60,000 for a…

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 2027/2029 for young women (€40,000 in tuition and living cost)

Fellowship $20,000+ Other

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2029 IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. The IAEA Marie…

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships 2027 for study in Canada ($60,000 per scholar)

PhD $20,000+ Other

Canada

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships. The Scholarship…

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027/2029 for Early Career Researchers (CDN $100,000 in Funding).

$20,000+ Other

Application Deadline:  November 4, 2026 (12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time). Applications are now open for the 2027/2029 CIFAR Azrieli Global…

2027 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Offers $140,000 for Doctoral & Masters

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Other

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is offered to full-time master’s and PhD students to recognise and support academic…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many $20,000+ scholarships are listed?

162 scholarships are currently listed under $20,000+ (Funding Amount) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed is 17 November 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Award, Grant.

What funding type are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Grant, Stipend, Research Funding.

What field of study are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common field of study values are Environment & Climate, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities.

What study destination are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are Australia, United States, United Kingdom.

What study level are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, PhD, Masters.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among $20,000+ scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, United Kingdom, South Africa.