Many students seek scholarships that do not require IELTS, and here’s a fresh list of top scholarships for 2024-2025 that meet this criterion. These scholarships are aimed at supporting talented international students, with most offering full financial aid covering tuition, living expenses, and more.
1. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Scholarships
Location: Europe
Coverage: Fully funded, includes travel, tuition, and monthly stipends
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; language proficiency in English may be shown through alternate documentation
Application Deadline: Early 2024
2. University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship
Location: Japan
Coverage: Fully funded by the Japanese Government, covering tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs, Master’s for Ph.D. programs; language proficiency can be shown through other documentation
Application Deadline: Varies by program
3. DAAD Scholarships in Germany
Location: Germany
Coverage: Fully funded, including monthly allowances and health insurance
Requirements: IELTS not always required if education was in English
Application Deadline: Varies
4. CSC Scholarship (Chinese Government Scholarship)
Location: China
Coverage: Fully funded for tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and medical insurance
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; IELTS exemption for students from English-speaking countries or previous English-medium education
Application Deadline: December to April
5. Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Location: Stanford University, USA
Coverage: Fully funded, including tuition and living expenses
Requirements: Leadership potential, academic excellence; IELTS alternative proof accepted
Application Deadline: October
Continue with additional scholarships, following a similar format. Be sure to check individual scholarship requirements for specific language exemption policies.
6. Turkiye Burslari (Turkey Scholarships)
Location: Turkey
Coverage: Fully funded, covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs, Master’s for Ph.D.; alternative English proficiency documentation accepted
Application Deadline: Varies by program
7. Sweden Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Location: Sweden
Coverage: Fully funded, includes tuition and living expenses
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; proof of English proficiency can sometimes be shown by other means
Application Deadline: February
8. Khalifa University Scholarships
Location: UAE
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and medical insurance
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree for Master’s, IELTS waiver available for English-medium prior education
Application Deadline: December
9. Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program
Location: Various countries
Coverage: Fully funded, covering tuition, housing, and travel
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in English, but IELTS not always mandatory
Application Deadline: March.
10. University of Helsinki Scholarships
Location: Finland
Coverage: Full tuition and stipend
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; English proficiency proof is flexible based on the country
Application Deadline: January
For a more comprehensive guide on application specifics, visit the official scholarship pages or see the latest updates.