Application guides for the major programs

For each recurring program: conditions in your language, the usual timeline, the motivation-letter structure, common mistakes, tips from winners in the Arab world, and a task list you load into your tracker in one click.

chevening Usually opens in August and closes in November How to apply for the Chevening Scholarship (UK) The UK government's fully funded one-year master's for young leaders; needs two years of work experience and a clear plan to return home. Open the guide daad-epos Usually opens in August and closes in October How to apply for DAAD EPOS development scholarships (Germany) German master's and PhD scholarships for professionals from developing countries in development, environment and energy; you apply to the university, not to DAAD directly. Open the guide erasmus-mundus Usually opens in October and closes in January How to apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master A European master's taught by two or more universities, fully funded by the EU, with no work-experience requirement in most programmes. Open the guide turkiye-burslari Usually opens in January and closes in February How to apply for Türkiye Scholarships Türkiye's fully funded government scholarship for bachelor's, master's and PhD with a Turkish language year; one of the most accessible for Arab students. Open the guide mext Usually opens in April and closes in May How to apply for the MEXT scholarship (Japan) via embassy recommendation Japan's fully funded Ministry of Education scholarship for research students (master's/PhD) and undergraduates; the common route is through the Japanese embassy in your country. Open the guide fulbright Usually opens in February and closes in May How to apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA) The US government's fully funded master's (sometimes PhD) scholarship, run in each Arab country through the embassy or the local Fulbright commission. Open the guide csc Usually opens in December and closes in April How to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Chinese government scholarships for bachelor's, master's and PhD, fully funded, through the Chinese embassy (Type A) or directly through a university (Type B). Open the guide mastercard-foundation Usually opens in September and closes in January How to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Full scholarships for talented young Africans from low-income backgrounds at partner universities in Africa and worldwide; relevant for youth from African Arab countries. Open the guide