PhD Scholarships

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Browsing PhD scholarships? This page tracks 273 scholarships currently listed on Kompeaa, pulled automatically from official scholarship providers and kept up to date.

15 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 30 October 2026.

7. Chinese Government Scholarships

PhD Fully Funded

The Chinese Government Scholarship is fully funded. Undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs are available under this scholarship at more than…

1. Turkey Burslari Scholarship

PhD Fully Funded

Turkey

The Turkey Burslari Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD…

2. MEXT Scholarship (Japan)

PhD Fully Funded

Japan

The MEXT Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and…

Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

PhD

2027/28 Commonwealth Scholarships are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries. The scholarships are towards a Masters or PhD Degree…

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 for Ph.D. students & recent graduates (Fully Funded to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program. The Africa…

The University of Ghana Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER)  Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2027

PhD Fellowship

Ghana

Application Deadline: 3 August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Ghana Institute of Statistical, Social, and…

AAUW’s International Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Masters, Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Study in the United States (Funded)

PhD Fellowship

United States

Application Deadline: September 17, 2026, at 5:00pm ET Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 AAUW’s International Fellowship Program. AAUW’s…

UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland).

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Finland

Application Deadline:  30 September, 2026 23:59 UTC+3 Applications are now open for the 2027 UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. The…

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2027 for Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) Study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

PhD Fully Funded

South Africa

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships. Canon Collins invite applications…

The Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa (MMoCRA) Master’s & PhD Scholarships 2026 (EU-Funded)

PhD

Application Deadline: : 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM EAT) Applications are now open for the Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PhD scholarships are listed?

273 scholarships are currently listed under PhD (Study Level) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among PhD scholarships currently listed is 30 October 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What study destination are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are United Kingdom, Germany, Australia.

What funding amount are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are Fully Funded, Partial Funding, Under $1,000.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Scholarship, Fellowship, Internship.

What funding type are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Grant.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, Egypt, South Africa.