International Scholarships

Every scholarship here keeps its official source and official application link. We explain; the official website decides. Nothing is invented: where the source does not state a fact, we say "not stated".

• Opening soonPartial funding

  Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)

  Higher Education Authority, Ireland

  Ireland

  • Master's
  • PhD

  The Higher Education Authority offers the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship for Master's, postgraduate diploma and PhD study in Ireland. It provides partial funding, and Somali applicants are eligible if they first get an offer from an eligible Irish institution.

  Expected to open January 2027

  EligibleSee details
• Opening soonPartial funding

  Italian Government Scholarships for foreign citizens (MAECI)

  Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

  Italy

  • Master's
  • PhD
  • Postdoc / research
  • Short course

  The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers MAECI scholarships for study in Italy. They provide partial funding for Master's, PhD, postdoctoral or research, and short-course or training study. Somali applicants are eligible; the 2026/27 call has closed.

  Expected to open February 2027

  EligibleSee details
• Opening soonFully funded

  Japanese Government (MEXT) Research Scholarship, Embassy recommendation

  Government of Japan (MEXT), through the Embassy of Japan in Somalia

  Japan

  • Master's
  • PhD

  The Government of Japan offers this fully funded scholarship for Somali citizens to study for a Master's or PhD at a Japanese graduate school. Somali applicants are eligible.

  Expected to open April 2027

  EligibleSee details

ZitTalent is not connected to any scholarship provider. Applying is always done on the official website and is free unless the official page says otherwise. Check the official page before you apply: dates and rules can change.