Women's Scholarship for International Students 2026

Empowering Women in International Education

At educations.com, we believe that education knows no boundaries and that women should have equal opportunities to pursue their academic dreams globally. This scholarship is designed to support and empower women who are passionate about studying abroad.

We're awarding one scholarship worth up to $5,000 to support tuition costs for women beginning their studies abroad in Fall 2026 or later, at any level (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral).

Whether you're pursuing undergraduate studies, a Master's degree, or a PhD—this opportunity is here to support your educational journey and help you achieve your goals.

The application period for this opportunity ends on August 25, 2026 at 12:00 EST.

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Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship:

• You must identify as a woman.
• You must have applied (or will apply) to a university or college outside your home country.
• You must have applied (or will apply) for a degree program starting in the Fall of 2026 or later.
• The degree program can be at any level: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral.
• You must meet the entry requirements for the university or college of your choice, including:
  • Meeting academic requirements for your level of study
  • Meeting language requirements for the program
• You must hold or be eligible to apply for a relevant study visa.
• You must be studying abroad in a country where you do NOT hold citizenship and that you do NOT currently reside in (unless currently studying abroad).

Our ideal candidate

Are you a trailblazing woman ready to study abroad?

If you're a woman looking for a scholarship to study abroad, we know you're well on your path to achieving your educational goals. Having taken this leap, it's clear that you have a courageous and determined spirit.

We're looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about pursuing their education internationally
• Committed to breaking barriers and achieving academic excellence
• Globally minded and interested in other cultures
• Motivated and inspired to positively change the world
• High academic achievers with consistently outstanding grades
• Involved in extra-curricular groups and activities
• Excited to begin their adventure and share their story with the world!

Key dates for the 2026 Women's Scholarship

Application requirements

To be considered, submit your completed application by August 25, 2026, at 12:00 EST.

The application consists of:

• Filling out a form
• Answering the questions in the application form

Please note that applications must be submitted in English. Applications in other languages will not be considered.

If selected as a finalist, you may be asked to provide:

• Proof of acceptance into a university in the form of a copy of your acceptance letter
• Proof of academic qualifications in the form of a copy of your transcripts
• Proof of identity in the form of a copy of your passport

Copies of documents must be scanned in color. Please have these documents on hand should you be selected as a finalist.

You'll have 7 days from receiving notification of being selected as a finalist to supply us with this documentation.

If selected as the winner, you must:

• Respond within 3 days of receiving the offer of a scholarship to confirm acceptance