Study abroad
6 open · 9 opening soonInternational Scholarships
Scholarships you can really apply for from Somalia and Somaliland, explained simply and checked against the official source.
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9 scholarships
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KAUST Fellowship
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia
- Master's
- PhD
The KAUST Fellowship supports admitted Master's and PhD students at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia. It is fully funded, and Somali applicants are likely eligible, but should confirm on the admissions pages.
Opens 28 September 2026· Deadline 3 January 2027Likely eligible - Opening soonFunding varies
HBKU Graduate Scholarships
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar)
Qatar
- Master's
- PhD
Hamad Bin Khalifa University offers competitive funding for Master's and PhD study in Qatar. Somali applicants are likely eligible, but should check the programme page before applying.
Opens 1 October 2026· Deadline 1 February 2027Likely eligible - Opening soonFully funded
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 Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study at Turkish state universities. It is fully funded, and Somali citizens can apply.
Expected to open January 2027· Deadline 20 February 2027Eligible - Opening soonFully funded
Varies
- Master's
The World Bank’s JJ/WBGSP funds Master's study in development-related programmes at participating universities in several regions. It is fully funded, and Somali applicants are likely eligible, but should confirm Somalia is on the official eligible-country list.
Opens 18 January 2027· Deadline 26 February 2027Likely eligible - Opening soonPartial funding
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France)
France
- Master's
- PhD
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs offers the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship for Master's and PhD study in France. It provides partial funding, and Somali citizens can be nominated.
Expected to open October 2026Eligible - Opening soonFully funded
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships
European Union (Erasmus+)
Several European countries
- Master's
The European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships fund Master's study across several European countries. They are fully funded, and Somali applicants are eligible to apply to a programme of their choice.
Expected to open October 2026Eligible - 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 2027Eligible - 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 2027Eligible - 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 2027Eligible
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