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African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE): Up to $100,000 for African Scientists

Annual awards celebrating Africa's leading scientists whose breakthroughs drive sustainable development, industrialization, and social progress. Continental laureates receive up to USD $100,000 and regional laureates receive USD $20,000, with recognition during the AU Heads of State Summit. Awards cover natural and applied sciences, engineering, innovation, and gender-responsive research.

Amount: Up to USD $100,000 for continental laureates and USD $20,000 for regional laureates Deadline: Rolling Location: Africa

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Federal scholarship providing up to $7,500 per year to U.S. sophomores and juniors preparing for research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics.

Type: Scholarship Amount: Up to $7,500 per year Deadline: Jan 26, 2025 Location: United States

Davidson Fellows Scholarship 2026: Up to $100,000 for Exceptional Student Projects

One of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate scholarships, awarding $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000 to students 18 or younger who have completed significant original work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, or Outside the Box categories.

Amount: $25,000 - $100,000 Deadline: Feb 18, 2026 Location: United States

Fully Funded VISTEC Scholarships 2026 Thailand: Master and PhD Funding with Full Tuition, Stipend, Research Grant

If you want a funded route into serious science in Southeast Asia, VISTEC (Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology) is handing out scholarships that do more than pay tuition — they supply a salary, research money, and even travel support.

Amount: Full tuition (600,000-1,500,000 THB), stipend (444,000-1,350,000 THB total), research grant (300,000-750,000 THB), travel allowance (50,000-150,000 THB) Deadline: Feb 15, 2026 Location: Global and Thailand

Hertz STEM PhD Fellowship 2026: How to Get 250000 in Funding plus 38000 per Year

If you are a future PhD student who thinks mostly in equations, experiments, or simulations, the Hertz Fellowship is one of the biggest prizes you can realistically aim for in the United States. This is not a modest “help with fees” award.

Amount: $38,000 annual stipend + full tuition for up to 5 years Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 Location: United States
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Korea Semiconductor Workforce Program: ₩28B for Chip Talent

Secure up to ₩28 billion to build world-class semiconductor training facilities, develop industry-aligned curricula, and create the next generation of chip engineers in South Korea.

Amount: ₩28,000,000,000 per consortium Deadline: May 23, 2025 Location: South Korea

NDSEG STEM Fellowships 2025: How to Get a Fully Funded PhD Plus a 40800 Dollar Stipend

If you are serious about a STEM PhD in the United States and you want to graduate without drowning in debt, the NDSEG Fellowship should be on your short list. Actually, it should be circled, highlighted, and maybe taped to your wall.

Amount: Full tuition & fees + $40,800 annual stipend + $5,000 travel budget for up to 3 years Deadline: Oct 30, 2025 Location: United States

NRF Thuthuka Grant 2025: How Emerging South African Researchers Can Secure R350,000 per Year

If you’re an early‑career researcher in South Africa, the NRF Thuthuka Grant is not just “nice to have” funding. It’s one of the most strategic investments you can get in your career.

Amount: R350,000 per year Deadline: Sep 16, 2025 Location: South Africa

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): $37,000 Stipend + $16,000 Education Allowance for STEM Graduate Students

Prestigious fellowship supporting outstanding U.S. graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines with three years of funding over a five-year period, including annual stipend and tuition support.

Amount: $37,000 annual stipend + $16,000 cost-of-education allowance for 3 years Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 Location: United States

Scholarships for College - UNCF

Centralized portal for hundreds of scholarships, fellowships, and internships supporting Black students across majors and degree levels.

Amount: Varies; many awards range from $2,500 to $10,000 Deadline: Mar 31, 2025 Location: United States