Top 5 Fully Funded Scholarship For PhD Students

Are you thinking of taking up a scholarship to further your PhD studies? Here are five fully funded scholarship opportunities for PhD students you can apply to. These scholarships are currently open and are set to commence in 2023.

Top 5 Fully Funded Scholarship For PhD Students

Here are five scholarship opportunities for 2023/2024 sessions that interested PhD students can apply to.

1. University of Glasgow Scholarship for PhD Students

The University of Glasgow 2023 Scholarship, also called the James McCune Smith Scholarships is a scholarship program for Black UK PhD students willing to take their PhD studies in any discipline at the University of Glasgow.

The scholarship provides a better experience through external mentors, leadership trainings, community building and development activities, placements and networking opportunities. The scholarship is, however, available to only UK students with Black backgrounds (Black African, Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African or other mixed backgrounds including Black African and Black Caribbean or Black Other).

Value

The Scholarship offers an estimated amount of £18,022 for all 2023 entries and fees for up to four years. This scholarship also offers PhD students a mentorship opportunity outside the university circles for the provision of a broader perspective and network. This is in addition to normal academic supervision.

There will also be various leadership trainings and community development activities. Candidates will also receive a six-month placement with an industry, government or non-governmental organization, or any other employer, to put their knowledge into practice.

Application instructions

The first step of applying for the University of Glasgow Scholarships for PhD students is to propose a research area and find a supervisor by looking at the research interests of the university staffs.

Once you pick a research area and supervisor, the next thing is to submit a completed Expression of Interest form so your application can be assisted. Then you proceed with the normal application process and submit your personal statement through the University’s Scholarship Portal. You must also submit an application on the university’s Mycampus system. You can read more about the scholarship via the university’s website.

Deadline

Applications for the University of Glasgow PhD scholarships end on January 31, 2023.

2. Monash University 2023 Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship for PhD Students

The Monash University GEM Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that aims to bring the best and outstanding students interested in taking their PhD research program at Monash University, Malaysia. This scholarship will allow them to work with some of the world’s top-class research teams on core challenges.

The scholarship is, however, open to only 15 international PhD students, and will fund their tuition for 39 months. Applicants must ensure to possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honors or its equivalent that is recognized by Monash University, Malaysia. They must also satisfy the English language proficiency requirements.

Value

The scholarship offers a 100% tuition fee for 3 years and 3 months. It also offers an RM2,800 stipend for 27 months in Malaysia and an AUD37,000 for 12 months in Australia. In addition to these benefits, the GEM Scholarship for PhD students covers travel expenses and initial costs of living in Australia.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit their application through this application form. They are required to provide the following documents in the course of their registration online:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research proposals for 2 preferred research topics
• Certified true copies of Academic transcripts with grading scales
• Personal statement (300 words)
• Proof of English language proficiency

Shortlisted candidates will have the privilege of receiving an interview invite. Successful applicants will receive an Invitation to Apply, which will state the remaining steps to complete the scholarship application.

You can read more about the scholarship on Monash University Website.

Deadline

There is no stated deadline for this scholarship yet.

3. ICGEB 2023 Arturo Falaschi Fellowships for African PhD Students

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is offering a  scholarship to PhD students interested in obtaining their PhD degree in life sciences. The award will be awarded through different academic institutions of international standing. Such institutions include the Open University, UK,  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, University of Cape Town, South Africa, and the International School for Advanced Studies (ISAS), Trieste.

The fellowship program offers a lot of benefits to selected outstanding students from African countries. Though the name of this scholarship mentions African students only, it is also open to students from a few selected countries such as Italy, India and United Kingdom. Candidates from Trieste, Italy must not be up to the age of 32 years at the time of application.

Value

The ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Scholarship for PhD students offers the following benefits to selected candidates:

• Full tuition fees covering the entire PhD registration period
• Monthly stipend: £1,300 for Italian (Trieste) candidates, $1,020 USD for Indian (New Delhi) students and ZAR14,000 for South African (Cape Town) students
• Medical health insurance covering the total duration of the fellowship
• Participation support for Meetings and Courses
• Travel expenses

Application instructions

Applicants will be requested to upload the following documents in PDF format while applying online:

• Full CV
• Statement written by the ICGEB Group leader
• English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge or any other similar certificates). This is not mandatory for students who received their previous education in English language.
• Academic records
• A valid identification document (ID card or passport, which should be at least 12 months old)

Interested applicants who qualify for this scholarship should visit the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) website to apply.

You can also visit the ICGEB website for more information.

Deadline

Application for ICGEB 2023 Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships closes on March 31, 2023.

4. Google 2023 PhD Fellowship Program For PhD Students

The Google PhD fellowship is a scholarship opportunity for PhD students all over the world. The scholarship is open to the most promising young students worldwide, who are ready to stand for the future of research in various ICT fields. Selected students will other than the PhD fellowship, also have access to a Google Research Mentor.

Value

The fellowship offers a fully funded scholarship program to PhD students for 3 years. It offers a $15,000 per year stipend to cover the fellowship, research activities, and travel expenses. Candidates will also have access to the Google Research Mentorship program.

Application Instructions

The scholarship is open to technology-driven PhD students of all backgrounds. It is however not open to Google employees or their households. Students who are sponsored by a comparable industry are disqualified from applying for this scholarship as well.

Interested applicants should visit the Google fellowship application portal to proceed with their application. Selection will be made and announcements will be sent through emails by March 2023.

Visit the Google fellowship website for more information.

Deadline

Applications for Google 2023 PhD Fellowship Program for PhD Students close on January 11, 2023.

5. University of Saskatchewan Canada Scholarships

The University of Saskatchewan, Canada is offering various scholarship programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students for the fall of 2023/2024. The Scholarship is expected to take admit many international students for the fall intake.

Selected candidates get the chance to learn from one of the best and brightest universities in Canada. Also, the standard of living in Canada is one of the best in the world. The cost of studying and living in the country is also very affordable, with the students having a chance to work while studying.

Value

The University of Saskatchewan scholarship for PhD Students features a $22,000 annual award for up to three years. Masters students get $18,000 and Undergraduates receive varying amounts between $3000 to $10,000 annual rewards based on different criteria.

Application instructions

Applicants must ensure they meet the stated requirements before proceeding to apply online. They should visit the official website of the University of Saskatoon to apply. On the website, they will be required to select a program, go through the program’s admission requirements and then apply only if they are eligible.

Deadline

Applications for the Saskatchewan University scholarship end on May 1, 2023.