"Fully funded" sounds like everything is paid for. Often it is not. Learn what these awards actually cover, audit any offer before you rely on it, and plan an application that is as strong as it can be.
✓Tuition✓Living allowance?Visa and family
Select a layer to see how often it is covered and what to ask. This is a general pattern; every award differs.
Tick only what the award clearly states it covers. We will show how complete the package is and what you may still need to budget for.
Check the official award page, then tick.
A planning aid, not financial advice. Use the funding gap calculator to put numbers on any gap.
Illustrative scenarios, not real cases. Your own plan depends on your profile.
Government and university awards for postgraduate study may be worth targeting, alongside several backups.
Aim: a few fully funded options plus partial awards.
Funding is often arranged through the department or research programme, so ask about funded positions when you apply.
Aim: funded positions and research awards.
Fully funded awards are rarer at this level. University merit awards and partial funding are often more realistic.
Aim: merit awards and a funding plan.Widely known programmes funded for selected students. What each covers, and who can apply, changes.
UK government and Commonwealth awards, mainly for master's study for eligible countries.
For eligible graduate students from many countries. Also look at assistantships and fellowships.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, for doctoral students.
Funded by the Australian government for eligible countries.
German Academic Exchange Service scholarships, many with substantial support.
International Education Scholarships for selected students.
Funded by the New Zealand government for eligible countries.
Joint master's programmes across European countries with funding for selected students.
Examples only, not a complete list or a recommendation. Coverage, eligible countries, levels and deadlines differ by programme and year. Check the official page before applying.
A general plan. Swipe through the phases, and check each award's real dates.
Most winners start months before the deadline, not weeks.
List awards, eligibility and dates. Some close a year or more before you start.
Take tests, line up referees and gather evidence of your achievements.
Draft tailored essays and study plans. Get feedback and revise.
Submit well before each deadline and keep confirmations.
Prepare for interviews and respond quickly to any requests.
Compare outcomes, and activate partial awards, loans or another intake if needed.
Tick off what you already have. Each award lists its own requirements.
No. Use the auditor above to check what each award actually covers, such as visa fees, dependants and living costs.
They exist, but they are more commonly offered at postgraduate level. Undergraduate funding is often partial or merit-based.
Some awards expect it or have service conditions. Read the terms before accepting.
Keep a backup plan: partial awards, university scholarships, loans or another intake. Apply to several awards, not only one.
No. Only the awarding organisation decides. We help you find suitable options and prepare a strong application.
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