What you should know
As part of our mission to provide information and access to universities and graduate programs, QS is delighted to offer US$1.7 million in scholarship funding for selected applicants from around the world who attend a QS World Grad School Tour event.
Below are details about the scholarships currently available. We are constantly working with schools, private and public universities, and our media partners to secure further scholarships and help more candidates fulfill their potential. We invite you to read the descriptions below and consider which scholarships are appropriate to you. After the event, participants will receive an invitation to begin the application process.
Please note that MBA candidates will not be considered for these scholarships unless mentioned in the individual scholarship descriptions below. For MBA-specific scholarships please visit click here.
Application Process
In order to apply for the scholarships, candidates must register and attend a QS Discover/Connect event and complete a post-event survey. All survey responses are anonymous and the resulting data is published in aggregate form, helping to build the most revealing insight into prospective student’s ambitions and expectations.
QS WM Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Value
- US $10,000
- Recipients
- 1
- Criteria
- - QS Event attendance is required - Essay submission is needed - You can be admitted to any school on the appropriate level
- Application Process
- • You must attend a QS recruitment event (World Grad School Tour, World MBA Tour, Connect Masters, Connect MBA, STEM, etc.) either in-person or online. • You must start your first year of study in the next academic year. • You must study at a master`s level. • You must have accepted an offer from a school by the time we select a winner in May. • The scholarship must go towards your tuition fee.
- Deadline
- 30th April 2023 11:59pm BST
- Essay Topic
- Describe how your academic accomplishments so far have prepared you for the next level of your studies and how you are going to apply your academic excellence to have an impact on society/your community. Word limit: Maximum 500 words
- Background
- QS is proud to announce the QS Academic Excellence scholarship. This scholarship is for applicants with an exceptionally strong level of academic excellence to promote innovation and new ideas in different fields of study.
- More Info Apply now
Sydney Business School international Postgraduate Scholarships
- Value
- $10,000
- Recipients
- 50
- Criteria
- You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- Up to 100 scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 will be awarded each year to commencing Business School international postgraduate coursework students. Applications for a Business School International Scholarship involve submitting a statement of motivation. Only applications for the Business School International Scholarship with an unconditional offer for their intended program of study will be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and quality of statement of motivation. The value of the scholarship awarded will be credited to the awardee's tuition fee account.
- Deadline
- 31 January 2024
- More Info
QS WM Women`s Scholarship
- Value
- $5000
- Recipients
- 1
- Criteria
- -QS Event attendance is required -Essay submission is needed -You can be admitted to any school on the appropriate level
- Application Process
- • You must self-identify as female; • You must attend a QS recruitment event (World Grad School Tour, World MBA Tour, Connect Masters, Connect MBA, STEM, etc.) either in-person or online. • You must start your first year of MBA or master's studies in the next academic year; • You must have accepted an offer from an institution by the time we select a winner in May; • The scholarship must go towards your tuition fee
- Deadline
- 30 April 2023
- Essay Topic
- Tell us about a specific occasion when you helped reduce inequality in a community and tell us how you plan to contribute to building a more equal society with the help of your education. >Word limit: Maximum 500 words
- Background
- QS is proud to announce the QS WM Women`s Scholarship. This scholarship is for applicants who demonstrate a strong sense of social awareness and are eager to reduce inequality in society.
- Apply now
QS WM Social Responsibility Scholarship
- Value
- $10000
- Recipients
- 1
- Criteria
- - QS Event attendance is required - Essay submission is needed - You can be admitted to any school on the appropriate level
- Application Process
- • You must attend a QS recruitment event (World Grad School Tour, World MBA Tour, Connect Masters, Connect MBA, STEM, etc.) either in-person or online. • You must start your first year of study in the next academic year. • You must study at a masters (non-MBA) level. • You must have accepted an offer from a school by the time we select a winner in May. • The scholarship must go towards your tuition fee.
- Deadline
- 30th April 2023 11:59pm BST
- Essay Topic
- What positive changes you have made or are you going to make to improve the environment and/or your society, and how can you personally contribute or have you contributed to these causes?
- Background
- QS is proud to announce the QS Social Responsibility Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to identify applicants who demonstrate a strong level of environmental awareness and a sense of social responsibility.
- More Info Apply now
QS WM Undergraduate Scholarship
- Value
- $5,000
- Recipients
- 1
- Criteria
- -QS Event attendance is required -Essay submission is needed -You can be admitted to any school on the appropriate level
- Application Process
- You must start your first year of study in the next academic year • You must be going to study at a bachelor/ undergraduate level • You must be going to study at a university featured in a QS ranking at any position. • You must have accepted an offer from a university by the time we select a winner in May • The scholarship must go towards your tuition fee
- Deadline
- 30 April 2023
- Essay Topic
- Pick an SDG goal and explain how you have or plan to contribute to achieving this goal with the help of your education. >Word limit: Maximum 500 words
- Background
- QS is proud to announce the QS Undergraduate scholarship. This scholarship is for applicants who are keen to transform the world and contribute to the UN's 17 sustainable development goals with the help of their education.
- More Info Apply now
MSc. in Digital Financial Technology Full Tuition Fee-Waived Scholarship
- Value
- $58000
- Recipients
- 2
- Criteria
- -QS Event attendance is NOT required -You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- 2 full tuition-waived scholarships (for August 2022 intake) Covers full tuition fees of SGD$58,000 each Selection will be merit-based All applicants will be automatically considered, with no separate scholarship application required Applications are open now till 31 January 2022
- Deadline
- 31 January 2023
- More Info Apply now
IESEG Post-Graduate Programs Scholarships
- Value
- $5000
- Recipients
- 50
- Criteria
- -QS Event attendance is NOT required -You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- Early bird : 1000€ tuition reduction for applications submitted before February 1st 2022 (Oct 15th 2022 for MIB starting in January) Partner: 500€ tuition reduction GMAT : 650/680 : 500€ and 690+ : 1000€ Merit-based: between 500 up to 2500€ tuition reduction These tuition waivers can be compiled up to 5000€ max.
- Deadline
- 1 June 2023
- More Info Apply now
Talent & Equity
- Value
- 60% tuition fee waiver
- Recipients
- 30
- Criteria
- -QS Event attendance is NOT required -You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- Scholarship essay required after being admitted.
- Deadline
- 1 May 2023
- More Info
BOC CUHK International Scholarship
- Value
- 60% tuition fee waiver
- Recipients
- 13
- Criteria
- You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- ASEAN students admitted into CUHK business school masters programmes below: Master of Accountancy MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics MSc in Business Analytics MSc in Finance Msc in Information Science and Technology Management Scholarship amount: 60% of the tuition fee Practicum project: Scholars will work on a project sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Career Opportunities: Scholars who complete their programmes successfully will gain priority in interview opportunities to join Bank of China in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
- Deadline
- 30 April 2024
- More Info
Global Awareness Scholarship
- Value
- $12000
- Recipients
- 10
- Criteria
- You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
- Application Process
- Awarded to individuals who will contribute to the classroom diversity and enrich the learning experience of their peers by way of cultural/personal/professional background. All admitted candidates will be considered, no further application required.
- Deadline
- 31 December 2023
- More Info Apply now