A lot of these scholarships require a lot of money to complete your engineering degree overseas. Tuition, lab costs, accommodation, and flights can add up.
You have close deadlines this month. ETH Zurich will close on 30th November 2026. Some Eiffel scholarships in France have early deadlines of 20th November. In Sweden, Erasmus Mundus, and Hungary will close in January. Chevening is already closed.
These dates are correct for November 2026. Please always double-check the dates on the official site.
What Usually Covers the Cost
- Tuition or full tuition waiver
- Monthly living costs (stipend)
- Travel grant or return flights
- Accommodation or health insurance
- Settlement costs
A lot of scholarships listed here are partially funded. The Eiffel and Stipendium Hungaricum do not cover tuition. The Erasmus Mundus only fully covers top-ranked applicants.
None of the scholarships listed here are specifically for engineering. They can be used for studying engineering. Most are open to any subject, so you can choose an engineering course.
Quick Overview of the Deadlines
- ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship – 30th November 2026. Some sources say 15th December, so please confirm on the official site.
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship – Schools must apply by 6th January 2027. Your school will have an earlier deadline. One source says 8th January, so please confirm on the official site.
- Stipendium Hungaricum – Not announced. Last round closed 15th January 2026.
- Swedish Institute Scholarships – Master’s application closes 15th January 2027. The scholarship form is available between 8th and 24th February 2027.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters – Varies. Most courses will close between October and January.
- Türkiye Burslari – Not announced. Last round closed 20th February 2026.
- Chevening – Closed 6th October 2026.
Open Now or Soon
1. ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme
Only for master’s students.
Deadline – 30th November 2026 (11:59 p.m. CET). Opens 1st November. Some sources say 15th December 2026, so please check the official site.
Coverage – Fully Funded! According to guide sites – Full tuition waiver and 12,000 CHF per semester (3 or 4 semesters).
Notes – You cannot apply if you are currently studying a master’s at ETH or have a master’s degree. You write your own pre-proposal thesis. Usually, you will be within the top few percent of your class. Decisions are usually made around mid-March.
2. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
For master’s and PhD students in France. Also available for engineering degree courses, according to guide sites.
Deadline – Schools must apply by 6th January 2027 to Campus France. One guide says 8th January, so please check the official site. Internal deadlines will be earlier at each school. ENS Lyon says 20th November 2026.
Coverage – According to guide sites – 1,200 EUR per month for master’s students. PhD students vary, so please check the official site. No tuition covered. Some schools will waive tuition fees for Eiffel winners. Partial funding.
Notes – Cannot apply directly. You must be selected by a French school, and they will submit your file. Contact your desired school now to find out its deadline. There will be an age limit.
3. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Only for master’s students. Selected English-taught courses, including STEM.
Deadline – Two stages. Apply to your master’s course by 15th January 2027 via University Admissions. Submit the scholarship form between 8th and 24th February 2027 (2:59 p.m. CET). One guide says 9th to 25th February, so please check the official site.
Coverage – Fully Funded! According to guide sites – Travel grant of 15,000 SEK. The monthly amount can be found on the official site.
Notes – Only for citizens of specific countries. Work experience is considered, so please read the rules. You cannot complete stage two without completing stage one.
4. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Only for master’s students. You will study at two or more universities across Europe.
Deadline – Varies. Most will close between October 2026 and January 2027. In July 2026, the EU announced 37 new courses for the 2027 intake. Not all have updated their student pages.
Coverage – According to guide sites – 1,400 EUR per month. The full course is between 12 and 24 months. Courses will cover tuition costs, some travel, and visa costs. Check each course page.
Notes – Apply for each course on its individual page. Only top-ranked candidates will receive full funding. You cannot apply if you have previously won an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Courses will have different rules. Check what you studied at bachelor’s level early.
5. Stipendium Hungaricum
For bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students in Hungary.
Deadline – Not announced. According to a Hungarian embassy page, the 2027/2028 call has not been published, so there is currently no application open. The last round opened on 17th November 2025 and closed on 15th January 2026 (2:00 p.m. CET). Likely to open in mid-November and close in mid-January.
Coverage – According to guide sites – Full tuition, stipend, and accommodation. One guide mentions that the stipend does not fully cover living costs.
Notes – Only for students from partner countries. You must be nominated by your sending partner in your country. Some universities may have entrance exams. You may have to pay an application fee to the university. Check each school.
6. Türkiye Burslari
Scholarship provided by the Turkish government. For associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students in Türkiye.
Deadline – Not announced. On the official site, it said 10th January to 20th February for 2026. One guide says there has been no official announcement for 2027 so far in early November. Likely to open from 10th January to 20th February 2027.
Coverage – According to guide sites – Fully Funded. Tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and return flight. One year of classes in Turkey if required.
Notes – Cannot apply if you are a Turkish citizen. Some courses are in Turkish. There is an interview involved. Final placement is not completely your choice.
Open Next Year (Closed for 2026)
7. Chevening Scholarships
Only for master’s students. Funding for one year at a UK university.
Deadline – Closed 6th October 2026 (11:00 UTC). Opened 4th August 2026. Likely to open in early August and close in early October next year.
Coverage – Tuition fees, return flight, living costs, and some settlement costs.
Notes – Must be a citizen of an eligible country. Apply to UK universities. Must have an unconditional offer by a certain date. For this round, it was 8th July 2027. Check the official site for work experience requirements and what you must do after the course.
Choosing the Right Scholarship for You
Match Your Profile
Choose based on your level. Five of these are for master’s students. Hungary and Türkiye also take bachelor’s and PhD students.
Check what you did at bachelor’s level against the course requirements.
Choose a country you would be genuinely happy to live in for 1–2 years.
Check Your Country
Chevening and Swedish Institute only take applicants from certain countries. Check the list on the official site.
Hungary requires nomination from your sending partner.
Türkiye does not take Turkish citizens.
Tight Deadlines!
ETH is due in around 3 weeks.
Eiffel requires application through your school. School deadlines come first.
The Swedish first stage closes in January.
3 Common Mistakes
Missed School Deadlines
Eiffel requires application through your school. Ask your school what its internal deadline is today.
Missed Stages
Swedish requires you to apply for a master’s first. Chevening requires you to have an offer from a university. If you miss a stage, you cannot apply.
Thinking It Is Free
Eiffel does not include tuition. The stipend in Hungary does not fully cover living costs. Check what each scholarship covers.
Summary
The closest deadlines are ETH Zurich (30th November 2026) and some Eiffel schools in France (ENS Lyon – 20th November). Eiffel applications close at Campus France on 6th January 2027. The Swedish first stage and most Erasmus Mundus courses close in January. Hungary and Türkiye have not updated any new dates. Chevening is closed.
Email one French school’s international office tonight to ask what its internal deadline is for Eiffel.