China
- Shanghai Government Scholarships (e.g., East China Normal University)
No IELTS required. Coverage includes full tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, and monthly living stipend (CNY 2,500–3,500 depending on level). - Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC)
IELTS not required; proficiency is evaluated through prior education or other methods. Covers tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and sometimes travel. - ANSO Scholarship (China)
Fully funded for Master’s and PhD. No IELTS requirement; Chinese authorities assist with visas. Deadline: February 15, 2026.
South Korea
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
IELTS not needed. Covers tuition, airfare, stipend, and language training. - KAIST Scholarship
Fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities with no IELTS requirement. Deadline: December 28, 2025.
Turkey
- Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
IELTS isn’t required for some programs; language prep is provided if needed. Offers full coverage: tuition, living, accommodation.
Hungary
- Stipendium Hungaricum
No IELTS needed. Fully funded—tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, and insurance.
Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan Government Scholarships
IELTS/TOEFL not required. Covers tuition, flight, stipend (~800 AZN/month), insurance, visa, registration.
Taiwan
- TIGP (Taiwan International Graduate Program)
IELTS not required for this PhD-only program. Fully funded. - NCTU Scholarships (National Chiao Tung University)
IELTS not required if prior education was in English. Fully funded for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD.
Qatar
- Doha Institute Scholarships (Tamim Scholarships, SANAD Grant)
No IELTS required. Full tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, and health insurance. Deadline: January 15, 2025.
Canada
- Quest University Scholarships
No IELTS needed. Fully funded including tuition, airfare, medical allowance, and living expenses. - McCall MacBain Scholarships (McGill University)
IELTS not required. Covers tuition and ~$2,000 CAD monthly living stipend. - Humber College International Entrance Scholarships
IELTS may be waived if prior education was in English. Offers full or partial tuition coverage.
United Kingdom
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship
IELTS not mandatory if prior education was in English. Fully covers postgraduate studies. - Clarendon Scholarships (Oxford)
Similar policy: IELTS not needed with English-medium prior education. Includes tuition and living costs.
Switzerland
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
IELTS may be waived for applicants with English-medium education. Fully funds tuition, living, travel allowances.
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
IELTS may be waived with prior English-medium degree. Fully funded: tuition, stipend, and conference travel.
Australia
- University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
IELTS not required if previous degree was taught in English. Covers tuition, living allowance, research support.
Europe & Global Programs
- Erasmus+ Scholarships (EU)
Generally no IELTS requirement, though required language proficiency depends on the host institution. - Fulbright Scholarships (USA)
IELTS not always required; depends on program or can use other evidence of proficiency. - Chevening Scholarships (UK)
IELTS is not required if you can demonstrate English proficiency via other means. Fully funded for Master’s.
Summary Table
| Scholarship | Location | IELTS/TOEFL Requirement | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai, CSC, ANSO | China | No | Full tuition, stipend, housing, etc. |
| GKS, KAIST | South Korea | No | Full funding + airfare/stipends |
| Türkiye Scholarships | Turkey | Often No | Tuition, living, accommodation |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Hungary | No | Education + living + insurance |
| Azerbaijan Govt Scholarship | Azerbaijan | No | Full support + stipend |
| TIGP, NCTU | Taiwan | No | Bachelor–PhD fully supported |
| Doha Institute | Qatar | No | Tuition, accommodation, stipend |
| Quest Uni, McGill (MacBain), Humber | Canada | Varies | Tuition + living/stipend |
| Gates Cambridge, Clarendon | UK | If English-medium | Tuition + stipend |
| Swiss Govt, Hong Kong Fellowship | Switzerland, HK | If English-medium | Tuition + stipend |
| Uni of Melbourne (graduate) | Australia | If English-medium | Tuition + living + research aid |
| Erasmus+, Fulbright, Chevening | EU / USA / UK | Often flexible | Varies (study, living, travel, tuition) |
