Scholarship Deadlines 2027 Calendar | Month-by-Month List
Last checked: 11 November 2026
This list of scholarship deadlines 2027 helps international students plan applications for study starting in 2027, month by month. Each entry shows the official deadline time zone, the UTC equivalent and whether the round is open, expected or closed.
Scholarship Deadlines in November 2026
November is mainly for Swiss and French programs. For Eiffel, the date that matters to you is your French university’s internal deadline, not the national one.
| Scholarship | Level | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) | Master’s | 30 November 2026, 11:59 CET (10:59 UTC) | Open |
| Eiffel Excellence Scholarship | Master’s, PhD | Set by each French university, for example 20 November (ENS de Lyon) and 26 November 2026 (Paris-Saclay) | Open through universities |
ETH Zurich gives its closing time as “11.59h MEZ”, which means 11:59 in the morning, Zurich time. Therefore, submit before noon on 30 November, not at midnight.
Also check: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-28
Scholarship Deadlines in December 2026
| Scholarship | Level | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship (international round) | Master’s, PhD | 8 December 2026, 23:59 UK time (23:59 UTC), for courses with this funding deadline | Open |
Gates Cambridge uses two funding deadlines, 8 December or 6 January, depending on the course. Your course page in the Cambridge Course Directory shows which one applies to you.
Scholarship Deadlines in January 2027
| Scholarship | Level | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship (international round) | Master’s, PhD | 6 January 2027, 23:59 UK time (23:59 UTC), for courses with this funding deadline | Open |
| Eiffel Excellence Scholarship | Master’s, PhD | 6 January 2027: universities submit nominations to Campus France | Students apply earlier, through a university |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD | Expected around 15 January 2027, 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC) | 2027/28 call not yet published |
| Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (step 1) | Master’s | 15 January 2027: university application through University Admissions | Open |
The Stipendium Hungaricum date is based on the previous round, which closed on 15 January 2026 at 14:00 CET. Your country’s sending partner may also set its own earlier deadline.
Also check: DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027-28 in Germany
February 2027 Deadlines
| Scholarship | Level | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL Scholarship (Netherlands) | Bachelor’s, Master’s | 1 February or 1 May 2027, set by each university | Open (€5,000, partial funding) |
| Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship | Master’s | 1 February 2027 | Open |
| Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (step 2) | Master’s | Scholarship portal open 8 to 24 February 2027, closes 14:59 CET (13:59 UTC) | Portal opens 8 February |
| Türkiye Bursları | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD | Usual window 10 January to 20 February | 2027 dates not yet announced |
| Global Korea Scholarship (Graduate) | Master’s, PhD | Expected February 2027 (last embassy track: 12 to 25 February 2026) | 2027 call not yet published |
For the Swedish Institute scholarship, you need your University Admissions application number before the scholarship portal opens. In addition, at least one of your chosen programs must be on SI’s eligible list.
March to May 2027 Deadlines
| Scholarship | Level | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Awards Scholarships (2028 intake) | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD | Opens February 2027; the last round closed 30 April 2026, 14:00 AEST (04:00 UTC) | Not yet announced |
| NL Scholarship (later round) | Bachelor’s, Master’s | 1 May 2027 at participating universities | Open |
Also check: Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students 2027
Closed for 2027 Entry: Next Rounds Expected
These major programs have already closed for 2027 entry. Their past dates show when to start preparing for the next round.
| Scholarship | Last deadline | Next round expected |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarship | 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC | August 2027 |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford) | 6 October 2026, 13:00 Pacific Time (20:00 UTC) | Mid-2027, with a deadline expected in October 2027 |
| Gates Cambridge (US round) | 14 October 2026, 23:59 UK time (22:59 UTC) | September 2027 |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships | 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST (15:00 UTC) | September 2027 |
| Global Korea Scholarship (Undergraduate, Embassy Track) | 30 September 2026, 18:00 KST (09:00 UTC) | September 2027 |
How to Use This Calendar
- Work back from the earliest date. University, nominating agency and sending partner deadlines often come weeks before the scholarship’s own deadline.
- Convert the time zone. A deadline of 11:59 CET or 14:59 CET is in the middle of the day, not at midnight.
- Prepare documents before a round opens. References, transcripts and language tests take the longest to arrange.
- Confirm on the official page. Rounds marked “Expected” or “Not yet announced” can change when the new call is published.
None of these scholarships charges an application fee. Ignore anyone who asks for payment to “guarantee” an award.
Frequently Asked Questions
ETH Zurich ESOP closes on 30 November 2026, and many French universities close their Eiffel nominations in late November. After that, Gates Cambridge closes on 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course.
No. Chevening 2027/28 closed on 6 October 2026. Based on past rounds, the next round is expected to open in August 2027.
It means the program has not yet published its 2027 dates. The date shown comes from the previous official round, so check the official page before applying.
No. For example, the NL Scholarship is a one-time €5,000 award, and the Eiffel scholarship does not cover tuition. Each linked guide explains what the program covers.
We review this calendar every month and whenever a major program publishes new dates. The “Last checked” date at the top shows the latest review.
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Khalid Amin
Founder of Insurab | Global Opportunities Researcher
Khalid Amin is the founder of Insurab, a resource for international students and young professionals searching for scholarships, fellowships, internships, conferences, free online courses and study abroad guidance. He tracks opportunities across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, and verifies every program against its official source before it is published. Articles are reviewed regularly and updated when deadlines, eligibility rules or benefits change.
