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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

FULLY FUNDED INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2026.

LOCATION: Japan

IUJ is pleased to offer their successful applicants a variety of scholarship support to attend our degree programs. Matches are made on a competitive basis at the time of admissions and are based on the objectives of our various partner organizations, companies, and foundations.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the International University of Japan Scholarship, you must:

Be new to IUJ, enrolling as an international student

Be active participants in support of the local community and gain a good understanding of the Japanese society

Develop leadership skills and then contribute to the international society in a leadership role upon graduation.

Priority for this scholarship is given to those with excellent academic performances and in financial need.

candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:

Application Form 

Academic transcripts 

Recommendation Letters 

Photocopy of Passport Photo Page

Read the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines

Start an Online Application.

In Phase 2 of the Online Application, you will find a Scholarship application to fill in.

Complete and submit the scholarship application.

The Admissions Committee considers scholarship awards along with the admissions decisions.

Click on the button below to submit your application.

BENEFIT:

The scholarships are different based on the eligibility of the applicants and the availability of the award. Available awards include:

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Scholarship

Specifically designed for African students

Covers full tuition and admission fees

Monthly stipend of approximately ¥150,000

Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Full tuition coverage

Monthly stipend

Airfare support

Accommodation and living allowances

Nakayama Scholarship Series

Merit-based scholarships covering 30% to 100% tuition

Premium category includes stipend support

MEXT (Japanese Government Scholarship)

Fully funded government scholarship

Covers tuition, living allowance, and airfare

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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SPÄRCK AI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: Monday, 2nd March, at 5pm GMT.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Edinburgh is inviting all interested candidates to apply for the government-funded Spärck AI Scholarship programme, named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Spärck Jones. If selected, you will join a dynamic, world-class cohort of high-achieving and adaptable individuals who demonstrate leadership potential, resilience, and a clear vision for the future of AI. 

ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking to recruit candidates from a broad range of backgrounds who can demonstrate how they meet some of the following characteristics. Upon receipt of your application, assessors will consider these qualities as part of the selection process, recognizing that candidates may demonstrate them in different ways and through varied experiences:

Strengths:

Curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving

Comfort with ambiguity and change

Strong communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset and leadership potential

Teamwork

Motivations: What it means to be part of a government-funded scholarship and how you would make the most of this opportunity

Your motivation to contribute to the AI ecosystem in the UK 

Funding is available to support the following MSc programmes-

MSc Artificial Intelligence

MSc Data Science

MSc Cognitive Science

Please note that you may only receive one form of UK government funding. For example, if you apply to multiple government-funded bursary or scholarship schemes, you will only be eligible to accept one award.

The application processes for the scholarship and the programme are separate, and success in one does not guarantee success in the other. You must submit an application to an eligible programme before you apply for the scholarship.

The scholarship application process involves two stages.

Stage one is the completion of an online form that comprises four components:

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement

Personal statement

Essay question

Reference

Applications are now open and close on Monday, 2nd March, at 5pm GMT.

Stage two will see a selection of shortlisted candidates invited to interview based on the strength of their application.

Interviews will take place in May 2026.

Due to the number of applications, they will not be able to provide feedback. Successful applicants will be notified in July 2026. 

BENEFIT:

This will provide full funding (tuition fees and stipend) for each chosen scholar to undertake a master’s course paired to the programme at one of the nine partnered universities.

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