Worldwide Scholarships, Fellowships & Publications
Explore scholarships and research opportunities across Europe and North America, with Rwanda-specific scholarship and publication resources collected in the right sidebar. Follow official links to verify eligibility and current calls.
Always verify eligibility, deadlines, funding terms and application instructions on the official provider website.
Worldwide scholarships, fellowships and research resources •
Europe and North America featured •
Official-provider links
Updated 12 October 2026:
The deadline-focused listings below were checked against official provider pages and current
notices available on this date. Some opportunities are scholarships, while others are research
funding, fellowships or study loans. Always open the provider's official call to confirm eligibility,
funding coverage, required documents and any amendments before applying.
Deadlines to Watch — Worldwide Upcoming calls for 2026–2027
Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands
Africa Scholarship Programme — Master's Study
A competitive scholarship for eligible African applicants to an MSc at Wageningen University & Research. The university describes support for tuition, travel, living costs, visa costs and health insurance. Applicants must complete the MSc application and English-language requirements by the deadline and meet the programme's academic criteria.
Deadline: 1 December 2026NetherlandsMaster's
DAAD · Sub-Saharan Africa
DAAD In-Country / In-Region Master's Scholarships
Funding for selected Master's programmes at participating institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fields and eligible institutions depend on the specific call; confirm that the programme you want accepts Rwandan applicants before preparing an application.
Reported deadline: 12 November 2026AfricaMaster's / research
African Leadership University · Rwanda
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ALU
An undergraduate scholarship opportunity listed in UNHCR Rwanda's October 2026 scholarship roundup. Check ALU's official page for eligible programmes, applicant criteria, documents and the current application process.
Deadline listed: 30 November 2026RwandaUndergraduate
Carnegie Mellon University Africa · Rwanda
Graduate Study and Mastercard Foundation Pathways
UNHCR Rwanda's current roundup lists an early deadline of 15 December 2026 for a graduate opportunity. Programme admissions and scholarship requirements may be separate; confirm the exact degree, eligibility and funding details with CMU-Africa.
Early deadline listed: 15 December 2026RwandaGraduate study
Queen's University · Canada
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
An eight-month entrepreneurship fellowship for eligible African students and recent graduates, listed by UNHCR Rwanda with a 1 December 2026 deadline. Review the programme's official site for eligibility and whether the current cohort is accepting applications.
Deadline listed: 1 December 2026Canada / AfricaFellowship
Scholarships & Fellowships in Europe Official programme sources
education.ec.europa.eu
European Union Scholarships & Funding
Explore funding information for international students considering European higher education. Use the country and university links to verify programme-specific awards, tuition support and application requirements.
EuropeOfficial EU resourceMultiple disciplines
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships
Search joint Master's programmes delivered by groups of European and international universities. Scholarship availability, eligible countries and deadlines vary by programme and intake.
European universitiesMaster'sInternational applicants
daad.de
DAAD Scholarships — Study & Research in Germany
Search German Academic Exchange Service funding for graduate study, research stays and academic exchange. Each award has its own eligible countries, subject areas, language requirements and closing date.
GermanyStudy & research
chevening.org
Chevening Scholarships — United Kingdom
Official information about UK government-funded Master's scholarships, eligibility criteria and application timelines. Check the country page for the current cycle and status.
United KingdomMaster's
campusfrance.org
Campus France — Study Funding & Programmes in France
Find information about French higher education, scholarships and study pathways for international students. Verify the relevant embassy, institution or funding body's current call.
FranceStudy abroad
EURAXESS
EURAXESS — Research Jobs, Grants & Mobility
A research-career portal listing research positions and mobility opportunities across Europe. Useful for doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers and experienced academics.
EuropeResearch careersPhD / Postdoc
Scholarships & Research Funding in North America United States & Canada
foreign.fulbrightonline.org
Fulbright Foreign Student Program — United States
Official information about graduate study and research opportunities in the United States for applicants from participating countries. Application processes and deadlines are country-specific; consult the relevant Fulbright office or U.S. Embassy.
United StatesGraduate studyCountry-specific calls
educationusa.state.gov
EducationUSA — Study in the United States
A U.S. Department of State network offering guidance on choosing institutions, applications, financial planning and student visas. It is a study-advising resource rather than a single scholarship award.
United StatesStudy guidance
educanada.ca
EduCanada — Canadian Scholarships & Exchanges
Explore Canadian government scholarship and academic exchange information for international students and researchers. Eligibility depends on the programme, citizenship and institutional arrangements.
CanadaGovernment resource
scholarships.gc.ca / canada.ca
Global Affairs Canada — International Education Awards
Review official Canadian international education and scholarship information, including programmes administered through Canadian institutions and partner-country arrangements.
CanadaInternational education
mitacs.ca
Mitacs — Canadian Research & Innovation Opportunities
Explore research internships and collaboration programmes connected with Canadian universities and industry. Participation, funding and international eligibility depend on the specific programme and partner institution.
CanadaResearch
Worldwide Publications & Research Databases Europe and North America included
United States National Library of Medicine
PubMed — Biomedical & Health Research
Search biomedical citations and abstracts, and follow links to full text where available.
Europe PMC
Europe PMC — Life Sciences Publications & Grants
Search life-sciences literature and related research information from an international database with strong European research connections.
doaj.org
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Discover open-access journals and articles. Confirm each journal's editorial policies and publication charges on its official website.
scholar.google.com
Google Scholar — Scholarly Literature Search
Search academic literature across many disciplines and follow citation links to related research.
crossref.org
Crossref — DOI & Publication Metadata Search
Find bibliographic metadata and DOI records to help identify and cite scholarly works accurately.
nature.com
Nature Portfolio — Journals & Scientific Research
Explore scientific journals and research across health, life sciences, physical sciences and other disciplines. Access to full text varies by article.
science.org
Science — Research Journals & Scientific News
Browse research articles, journal information and science reporting from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
orcid.org
ORCID — Researcher Identity & Publication Linking
Create a persistent researcher identifier and connect research outputs to your academic profile.
Find Universities & Programmes
Study.eu
Explore European universities, degree programmes and study destinations.
Explore European study options →Mastersportal
Search Master's programmes by country, discipline and study format.
Find Master's programmes →Study in the States
Official U.S. student visa and study information for international students.
Read official guidance →EduCanada
Information about studying in Canada and international education programmes.
Explore Canada →
Higher Education Council (HEC)
Check official scholarship calls, nomination procedures and requirements relevant to Rwandan applicants.
Visit HEC portal →University of Rwanda — Mastercard Foundation
Review the official UR scholarship recruitment portal for programme details, eligibility and current application status.
Visit UR scholarship portal →University of Global Health Equity
Check current admissions and scholarship information for health professions education and other programmes.
Visit UGHE →University of Rwanda
Explore postgraduate programmes, admissions notices and university announcements.
Visit University of Rwanda →Rwanda Education Board / Education Information
Use official education-sector sources to verify programme announcements and relevant guidance.
Visit Ministry of Education →