Study abroad
8 open · 5 opening soonInternational Scholarships
Scholarships you can really apply for from Somalia and Somaliland, explained simply and checked against the official source.
Every scholarship here keeps its official source and official application link. We explain; the scholarship provider decides. Check the final details on its official page. Nothing is invented: where the source does not state a fact, we say "not stated".
5 scholarships
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Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Türkiye
Türkiye
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD
Türkiye Scholarships is offered by YTB for study at Turkish state universities in Türkiye. It supports Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study with full funding. Somali citizens can apply.
Expected to open January 2027 · Deadline 20 February 2027Somalis can apply - Opening soonFully funded
Varies
- Master's
The World Bank’s JJ/WBGSP funds Master's study in development-related programmes at participating universities in the USA, Europe, Japan and Africa. It is fully funded. Somali applicants are likely eligible, but must confirm Somalia is on the official eligible-country list.
Opens 18 January 2027 · Deadline 26 February 2027Somalis likely can apply - Opening soonPartial funding
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
Higher Education Authority, Ireland
Ireland
- Master's
- PhD
The Higher Education Authority offers GOI-IES for study in Ireland at Master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD level. It provides partial funding, and Somali applicants are eligible if they meet the conditions and have an offer from an eligible Irish institution.
Expected to open January 2027Somalis can apply - 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 partial scholarships for study in Italy. They support Master's, PhD, postdoctoral or research, and short-course or training programmes. Somali applicants are eligible.
Expected to open February 2027Somalis can apply - 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 (MEXT) offers this fully funded scholarship for Master's or PhD research at Japanese graduate schools. Somali citizens are eligible to apply.
Expected to open April 2027Somalis can apply
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