Scholarships Closing in November 2026: 24 Deadlines for International Students

24 scholarships, fellowships, internships and funded programmes for international students close between 1 and 30 November 2026. They range from fully funded PhDs in Japan, China and the UK to summer research programmes in Switzerland and leadership fellowships in the USA. The table below lists them by closing date, and each one links to a page with the full rules.

Every date on this page comes from the scholarship pages on this site, which are checked against the provider’s official website. This list was last checked on 21 October 2026. Always confirm the closing date on the official page before you apply.

All November 2026 closing dates

Closing 1 to 7 November

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project (1 November)

Open Doors is an online academic competition run by the Global Universities Association in Russia. Winners can study at a Russian university without paying tuition, from bachelor’s level to postdoctoral research. Grant support with a monthly allowance is possible only for winners who study full-time in Russian. Read the Open Doors guide for the stages and age limits.

Max Planck Computer Science Summer Internships (1 November)

Research internships in computer science at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems and partner institutes in Germany, usually for 12 to 14 weeks. Interns receive a monthly stipend, free shared housing and travel to the institute. The 1 November date is for summer 2027 internships. See the Max Planck internship guide.

UNU Junior Fellows Internship (1 November)

The United Nations University offers a six-month internship in the Office of the Rector at its Tokyo headquarters, from 1 March to 27 August 2027. Interns without other funding receive a monthly stipend to partly cover living costs. You must be studying for, or have finished within the last two years, a master’s or PhD, and be 32 or younger. Two referees must email their letters to UNU directly. Read our UNU Junior Fellows guide.

MIT Solve Global Challenges 2027 (2 November)

MIT Solve runs open innovation challenges for teams with a working solution to a social problem. Selected Solver teams receive a grant of 10,000 US dollars, in-kind resources and connections, and access to a larger prize pool. It suits founders and project teams rather than individual students.

Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships (2 November)

Full tuition fees and a stipend of 27,036 pounds a year for a 3.5-year PhD at Imperial, plus a consumables fund of 2,000 pounds a year for the first three years. There are no nationality restrictions. 2 November is the first of three rounds; the others close on 11 January and 1 March 2027.

University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship (4 November)

Worth 25% of one year of master’s tuition at the University of Auckland. It is not an open application: you need an offer for Semester One or Quarter Two 2027, received by 20 October 2026, and an invitation from the university to complete the supplementary form.

APU MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship (5 November)

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University can recommend outstanding graduate applicants for the Japanese government’s MEXT scholarship, which covers the admission and tuition fees and pays 144,000 yen a month. You first apply to APU for September 2027 entry. Applicants must be born on or after 2 April 1992.

Global Leadership Challenge 2026 (5 November)

An online leadership programme run with the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium from 10 to 14 December 2026, for master’s and PhD students or young professionals aged 21 to 30. All active participants receive a certificate, and the three winning teams are invited to the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland with travel and accommodation covered. The official pages do not mention a fee.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships (6 November)

For doctoral candidates in the social sciences and humanities, including international candidates registered at a Canadian university. Note that applicants had to request eligibility confirmation by 2 October 2026, and only confirmed applicants can submit the full application by 6 November.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (6 November)

The University of Toronto’s top award for international undergraduates covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. Only students whose secondary school nominated them by 9 October 2026 can complete the Pearson application, which is due on 6 November.

TDTU Graduate Scholarship (6 November)

Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City is admitting international doctoral students in Phase 3, 2026. Awards range from 50% to 100% of first-year tuition, with free first-year dormitory fees. Read the TDTU PhD guide for the GPA rules.

PPIA Junior Summer Institute 2027 (6 November)

A fully funded summer programme in public policy and international affairs at Harvard, Princeton or the University of Michigan, with a stipend and on-campus housing. It is for undergraduates studying at a college or university in the United States who graduate between December 2027 and August 2028.

Closing 8 to 15 November

USTC International Winter Camp 2027 (8 November)

A two-week winter camp in Hefei, China, from 19 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, with lectures, lab tours, Chinese classes and visits. The standard fee is 3,000 yuan, and outstanding students can receive a USTC Fellowship that covers costs fully or in part.

JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 (14 November)

A joint PhD admission at Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University for undergraduates in mathematics, physics, chemistry or biology graduating between June 2026 and July 2027. It offers a full tuition waiver, free accommodation and a fellowship. See the JUSTCOOL PhD guide.

OIST PhD Program 2027 (15 November)

A five-year PhD in science in Okinawa, Japan, open to all nationalities. Every admitted student is funded: tuition is covered, and financial support starts at about 2.6 million yen a year, rising to about 3.6 million yen. OIST admits about 60 students a year.

Padua International Excellence Scholarship (15 November)

Up to 76 awards for international students joining English-taught bachelor’s, single-cycle or master’s degrees at the University of Padua in Italy. Each pays 8,000 euros a year (gross) and exempts you from tuition fees. See the Padua scholarship guide.

EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program (15 November)

Eight weeks of lab research at EPFL in Switzerland from 5 July to 27 August 2027, with CHF 3,600 for housing and living costs and flight reimbursement. It is for life sciences students who have completed at least two years of a bachelor’s. See the EPFL Summer Research Program guide.

Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027–28 (15 November)

A one-year leadership fellowship for global health professionals based in low- and middle-income countries, with at least a master’s degree and 10 years of experience. It includes a six-week residency at Harvard in April 2028, with visa fees, housing and flights covered. See the Harvard LEAD guide.

Closing 16 to 30 November

Institute of Science Tokyo MEXT Scholarship (22 November)

Institute of Science Tokyo can recommend a small number of applicants to its English-taught International Graduate Program (A) for the MEXT scholarship. It waives tuition and pays 147,000 yen a month for master’s students or 148,000 yen for doctoral students. Applicants must be 34 or younger on 1 April of the first scholarship year. See the Science Tokyo MEXT guide.

University of Erfurt Doctoral Scholarships (24 November)

Up to four doctoral scholarships at the University of Erfurt in Germany, paying 1,400 euros a month for three years from 1 April 2027, with family and research allowances on request. You need a strong master’s degree and acceptance as a doctoral candidate by the start of funding. See the Erfurt guide.

Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship (29 November)

Sciences Po’s merit award for students from outside the European Union. At master’s level it is an exemption of 18,500 euros from tuition fees for each of the two years. 29 November is the second master’s scholarship round; the first closed on 18 October.

Yenching Academy Scholarship (30 November)

A fully funded Master of Arts in China Studies at Peking University for graduates of any discipline, covering tuition, on-campus accommodation and a monthly stipend. Applicants need strong English, such as IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (30 November)

A full tuition fee waiver and CHF 12,000 per semester (rising to CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027) for master’s study at ETH Zurich. You need bachelor’s results in the top 10% of your programme. See the ETH Excellence Scholarship guide.

Shenzhen University PhD Scholarships (30 November)

Shenzhen University is admitting international PhD students for March 2027. Its Liyuan International Scholarship waives tuition and pays 4,000 to 6,000 yuan a month, and other government and university awards are also available. Applicants need a master’s degree and must be under 40. See the Shenzhen University guide.

November deadlines by country

• China (4): USTC Winter Camp, JUSTCOOL PhD, Yenching Academy, Shenzhen University PhD.
• Japan (4): APU MEXT, UNU Junior Fellows Internship, OIST PhD, Institute of Science Tokyo MEXT.
• Switzerland (2): EPFL Summer Research Program, ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship.
• USA (2): PPIA Junior Summer Institute, Harvard LEAD Fellowship.
• Canada (2): Trudeau Foundation, Lester B. Pearson.
• Germany (2): Max Planck CS Internships, University of Erfurt.
• One each: UK (Imperial), Italy (Padua), France (Sciences Po), Russia (Open Doors), Vietnam (TDTU), New Zealand (Auckland).
• Worldwide or online (2): MIT Solve, Global Leadership Challenge.

Our country guides list every opportunity for one country, including those with later deadlines: see China, Japan, Switzerland and the USA.

A two-week plan for a 15 November deadline

If you start around 1 November, this plan fits most applications that need an essay, a CV and one or two references.

Which ones fit you?

• Still in school or an undergraduate: Lester B. Pearson (if already nominated), PPIA Junior Summer Institute (if you study in the USA), USTC Winter Camp, EPFL Summer Research Program, Padua (bachelor’s).
• Planning a master’s: APU MEXT, University of Auckland (if invited), Padua, Sciences Po, Yenching Academy, ETH Zurich, Institute of Science Tokyo.
• Planning a PhD: Imperial, Trudeau (if eligibility was confirmed), TDTU, JUSTCOOL, OIST, APU MEXT, Institute of Science Tokyo, Erfurt, Shenzhen.
• Research experience as a student: Max Planck internships, EPFL Summer Research Program, USTC Winter Camp.
• Working professionals and young leaders: Harvard LEAD, Global Leadership Challenge, MIT Solve.

How to finish an application in the last few weeks

A short deadline does not mean you should skip it, but you need to be realistic. Use this order:

1. Check eligibility first. Read the rules on our page and the official site. Several awards in this list need an earlier step, such as a nomination or an offer of admission.
2. Ask referees today. Reference letters take the longest. Give referees the closing date, your CV and a short note on what the award looks for.
3. Order documents that need other offices. Transcripts, degree certificates and certified translations can take one to two weeks.
4. Check test scores. If an English test score is required and you do not have one, check the earliest test date and whether the provider accepts a later score.
5. Write the main essay or proposal next. It is the part you control. Write it once well rather than starting several applications badly.
6. Submit a few days early. Portals can be slow near the deadline, and some referees can only upload after you submit.

Our scholarship application checklist lists the documents most applications ask for, and our guide on recommendation letters explains how to brief referees quickly.

How many to apply for in one month

Most students cannot write more than two or three strong applications in a few weeks. Choose the ones where you clearly meet every rule and where your profile fits what the provider wants. A complete, specific application for two awards is better than rushed ones for six. Our article on how many scholarships to apply for explains how to build a balanced list.

If you miss a November deadline

• Later rounds: Imperial has rounds closing on 11 January and 1 March 2027.
• December deadlines: our list of scholarships closing in December 2026 has more than 20 awards with confirmed dates.
• December and January deadlines: many Erasmus Mundus master’s programmes close between December 2026 and February 2027. See our Erasmus Mundus deadlines guide.
• Next year: most of these awards run every year. Closed opportunities stay on our Past and Closed scholarships page, so you can prepare for the next round.
• More options: browse all open opportunities on the scholarships page, filtered by country and degree level.

Frequently asked questions

Which fully funded scholarships close in November 2026?

Fully funded options in this list include the Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships, APU MEXT, Trudeau Foundation, Lester B. Pearson, PPIA Junior Summer Institute, JUSTCOOL, OIST PhD, EPFL Summer Research Program, Harvard LEAD, Institute of Science Tokyo MEXT, Yenching Academy, ETH Zurich and Shenzhen University. Each has its own rules, so check the details on its page.

Is there a fully funded master’s scholarship closing in November?

Yes. The Yenching Academy at Peking University, the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and the MEXT routes at APU and Institute of Science Tokyo are fully funded master’s options in this list.

Can I still apply for the Pearson or Trudeau scholarships?

Only if you completed the earlier step. Pearson needed a school nomination by 9 October 2026, and Trudeau needed eligibility confirmation by 2 October 2026.

Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for these?

It depends on the award. Some require a score, such as the Yenching Academy, while others, like the EPFL Summer Research Program, ask for no certificate when you apply. Check the English requirement on each scholarship page before you start.

Which November deadlines are open to undergraduates?

Undergraduates can look at the PPIA Junior Summer Institute (for students at US colleges), the USTC International Winter Camp, the EPFL Summer Research Program after two years of study, and the Max Planck computer science internships. School leavers can look at the Padua scholarship for English-taught bachelor’s degrees, and at Pearson only if their school has already nominated them.

Are these dates final?

They are the closing dates the providers announced when we checked. Providers can change dates, so confirm the date on the official page linked from each scholarship page.

Will this list be updated?

Yes. We update it when we add a new opportunity with a November 2026 closing date or when a provider changes a date. We will publish a separate list for December 2026.