Considering a Foreign Education? Discover Scholarship Opportunities in the US, UK, and Germany for Academic Year 2025-26

The upcoming academic year offers a multitude of international scholarships for higher education. Here are detailed summaries of the scholarships offered by Oxford University, Stanford University, ETH Zurich, DAAD EPOS MIDE, Fulbright Scholarship, and Commonwealth PhD Scholarships.

University of Oxford Scholarships

a. Global Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford)

Eligibility: Applicants must be under 27 years old as of 1 October 2025, have completed or expect to complete their first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2024, and demonstrate academic achievement generally equivalent to a First Class Honours or GPA ≥ 3.7/4.0. Candidates must also meet Oxford's higher-level English language proficiency requirements unless granted a waiver.
Application: Apply through the Rhodes Trust’s national selection process. Submit academic transcripts, references, and English proficiency evidence. Admissions are linked with entry to a specific Oxford course with required academic credentials.

b. Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships

Eligibility: Candidates must have an offer of admission to an Oxford Master’s program or 1+1 MBA program and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to addressing social challenges. The scholarship is open to international students from any nationality.
Details: Fully funded scholarships covering full tuition fees and providing £19,237 per year for living expenses (for up to two years). Up to six scholarships are awarded annually, and the package includes mentoring and networking opportunities like conferences and special events.
Application: Obtain admission to a qualifying Oxford program first. Apply for the scholarship separately, submitting academic records, English proficiency, and a personal statement answering how you intend to change the world (max 500 words). No application fee for the scholarship.

c. Other Oxford Scholarships (General)

Open for international Master's and DPhil applicants. Deadline typically around 16 October 2025. Fully funded, various subjects eligible.

Stanford University Scholarships

While specific details for the 2025-26 international scholarships offered by Stanford University were not found, Stanford typically offers various financial aid packages, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholars for graduate studies, which are competitive and fully funded. Application generally requires admission to Stanford first, followed by the scholarship application.

ETH Zurich Scholarships

No specific information was found in the current search results about ETH Zurich scholarships for 2025-26. ETH Zurich offers a variety of scholarships, including the Excellence Scholarships for Master’s students, which are merit-based and competitive. Generally, applicants must have an admission offer from ETH and demonstrate academic excellence.

DAAD EPOS MIDE Scholarship

The DAAD EPOS MIDE scholarship is offered by Germany’s DAAD agency focused on sustainable development studies. Generally, applicants must be from a developing country, hold at least 2 years of professional experience relevant to development, have acceptance into a relevant Master’s program in Germany, and submit professional references and a motivation letter. The scholarship usually covers 1-2 years of full tuition and living expenses for graduate studies.

Fulbright Scholarship

No current details from the search results for 2025-26 Fulbright scholarships were found. Generally, citizens of participating countries, with a bachelor’s degree and a strong academic record, are eligible for the scholarship, which covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and insurance for graduate study or research abroad. The application process involves a national competition through country-specific Fulbright Commissions or US embassies, requiring an admission offer and recommendation letters.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

No detailed 2025-26 info was found from the search results, but typically, these scholarships are available to citizens of Commonwealth countries, usually from low and middle-income countries. The scholarships cover tuition, a living stipend, airfare, and other allowances. Applicants must have an unconditional admission offer to a UK university for PhD studies and apply via nominating agency or university.

The scholarships aim to fund full-time doctoral study at UK universities and are available to researchers from least developed countries and vulnerable states within the Commonwealth. Full or partial funding is provided by these scholarships.

Application deadlines for these scholarships begin on August 31, 2025, and vary by program. The deadline for applying to Stanford University scholarships is November 1, 2025. Oxford University scholarships may cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. These scholarships cover undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.

For the latest updates, we recommend visiting the official websites or scholarship portals of the universities and organizations mentioned above.