Skip to content
We're hiring — join the Scholarship Union team. View open roles
Menu

Scholarship Type

4,249 listings

Scholarship Type is a comprehensive category that organizes the diverse funding opportunities available to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate education worldwide. This classification system helps students navigate the complex landscape of academic financial aid by categorizing scholarships based on their eligibility criteria, funding sources, and application requirements. Common scholarship types include merit-based awards that recognize academic excellence, need-based scholarships that support students with financial constraints, athletic scholarships for talented student-athletes, and specialized scholarships for specific fields of study, demographics, or career aspirations. Understanding these categories enables students to strategically identify funding opportunities that align with their qualifications, backgrounds, and educational goals. Each scholarship type has distinct application processes, selection criteria, and renewal requirements that students must carefully consider when planning their educational financing. This systematic approach to scholarship classification empowers students to efficiently search for relevant opportunities, maximize their chances of securing funding, and make informed decisions about their educational investments. By exploring the various scholarship types available, students can develop targeted application strategies and access the financial resources needed to pursue their academic ambitions without excessive debt burden.

Open only

Follow Scholarship Type

New scholarship added here? We'll email you — one short daily digest at most, no spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Fully Funded

Max Planck School Matter to Life Scholarship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded

Matter to Life scholarship 2027 in Germany offers a fully funded 5-year integrated Master’s and PhD with monthly €1,500 support and PhD...

1 Dec 2026 · 39 days left
PhD Fully Funded

Leiden PhD Scholarship 2027 in Netherlands | Fully Funded

Leiden PhD Scholarship 2027: two fully funded PhD positions in descriptive linguistics (Indonesia project) at Leiden University. Apply by 25 October 2026.

25 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
Fellowships Fully Funded
New

Ibrahim Scholarship 2027 in Ivory Coast | Fully Funded

Ibrahim Scholarship 2027 offers a funded leadership fellowship at AfDB in Cote D’Ivoire funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Apply by 20...

20 Nov 2026 · 28 days left
Masters Fully Funded

Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship 2027 in Europe | Fully Funded

EMABG Scholarship offers a 2-year Erasmus Mundus Master's programme funded by the EU for international students. Apply by 15 January 2027 —...

15 Jan 2027 · 84 days left
Bachelor Undergraduate Partially Funded
USA New

University of Chicago Undergraduate Scholarships 2027 in USA

UChicago Undergraduate scholarships 2027 in USA offer funded awards for international undergraduates. Learn benefits, eligibility, and apply now — start your

Varies
Fellowships Fully Funded
USA New

PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship 2027 in USA | Fully Funded

PPIA Fellowship scholarship 2027 in USA funds a seven-week Junior Summer Institute with stipend, housing, textbooks, and mentoring. Learn more and apply...

6 Nov 2026 · 14 days left
Fellowships Fully Funded
UK New

St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship 2027 at St John’s College, Oxford for early career researchers. Apply by 23 October 2026 —...

23 Oct 2026 · closes today
PhD Fully Funded

Auditing PhD Scholarship 2026-2027 in Denmark | Fully Funded

Auditing PhD Scholarship at Copenhagen Business School 2026 in Denmark — fully salaried three-year PhD with tuition, office, and travel costs covered....

11 Nov 2026 · 19 days left
Exchange Professional development Fully Funded
USA New

Hansen Leadership Exchange Program 2027 in USA | Fully Funded

Hansen Exchange Scholarship 2027 in USA is a fully funded 3-week program covering airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance and materials. Apply today.

15 Jan 2027 · 84 days left