Next Fully-Funded Scholarships Without IELTS for Spring 2026 Batch
If you’re a final-year student dreaming of studying abroad without worrying about IELTS, you’re in luck. Several high-profile international scholarships are opening soon for the 2026 intake that waive IELTS requirements and offer generous financial packages covering tuition, stipends, accommodation, and travel. To give you a head start, we’ve shortlisted 5 fully-funded scholarships you should focus on and compiled a checklist of documents you should begin gathering right now.
1- Türkiye Bursları Scholarship 2026
Opens: January 10, 2026
Location: Turkey
IELTS Requirement: Not mandatory — Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate accepted
Who Can Apply? Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from all countries
What You Get:
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- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend (~1600 TL/month)
- Free accommodation
- One-year Turkish language course
- Return airfare and health insurance.
Documents to Prepare Now:
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- Passport or national ID
- Academic transcripts (translated and notarized)
- Degree certificates (if graduated)
- MOI certificate from your current university
- Motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV with extracurriculars, internships, and achievements.
Start writing your personal statement and contacting professors for recommendation letters by October 2025.
2- China Government & University Scholarships Spring 2026
Opens: November 2025
Location: China
IELTS Requirement: Often waived if MOI certificate is provided
Who Can Apply? Final-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students
What You Get:
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- 100% tuition fee waiver
- Monthly living allowance
- Free university accommodation
- Health insurance
- Round-trip airfare (in some categories).
Documents to Prepare Now:
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- Valid passport
- Academic transcripts (in English or Chinese)
- Degree certificates (if graduated)
- MOI certificate (essential for IELTS waiver)
- 2 Recommendation letters
- Study or research plan (for postgraduate students)
- Physical Examination form
- Police clearance certificate.
Choose your target universities in China and download their application forms to start preparing now.
3- TaiwanICDF Scholarship Program 2026
Opens: Expected December 2025
Location: Taiwan
IELTS Requirement: MOI certificate usually accepted by many universities
Who Can Apply? Students from eligible developing countries pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD
What You Get:
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- Full tuition fee
- Monthly stipend (NT$12,000–18,000)
- Airfare (economy class)
- On-campus accommodation
- Medical and accident insurance.
Documents to Prepare Now:
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- Completed application form (released closer to opening)
- Passport copy
- MOI certificate or English test scores
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Study plan or statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Medical exam report.
Start by identifying eligible programs and contacting ICDF partner universities to stay ahead.
4- Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026
Opens: December 2025
Location: Hungary
IELTS Requirement: Often waived at selected universities
Who Can Apply? Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD applicants from partner countries
What You Get:
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- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700/month for Bachelor’s/Master’s, or HUF 140,000/month for PhD
- Dormitory or housing allowance
- Health insurance.
Documents to Prepare Now:
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- Passport
- MOI certificate
- Transcripts and degree certificates
- Medical certificate
- Motivation letter
- Research plan (for PhD)
- Letters of recommendation
Check if your country has a bilateral agreement with Hungary via the official Stipendium Hungaricum website.
5- AIT Scholarships 2026 batch – Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Application Deadlines: For January 2026 intake: December 20, 2025
IELTS Requirement: Can be replaced by AIT EET (English test)
Who Can Apply? Master’s and Doctoral applicants from all nationalities
What You Get:
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- Full or partial tuition scholarship
- Diverse programs in Engineering, Environment, and Management
- International campus experience
- No bond requirements after graduation
Documents to Prepare Now:
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- Valid passport
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s)
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Take AIT EET if you don’t have IELTS
- Resume/CV
- Research proposal (for PhD)
✍️ Register early for the AIT English Test (AIT EET) to meet the minimum language requirement and apply here.
Document Preparation Checklist (Common Across All Scholarships)
To make your scholarship journey smoother, here’s a list of essential documents you should start preparing:
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| ✅ Passport | Must be valid for at least 1 year |
| ✅ Academic transcripts | Get them translated (English) and notarized |
| ✅ Degree certificates | If not yet graduated, request provisional certificate |
| ✅ Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate | A key IELTS alternative—ask your university today |
| ✅ Statement of Purpose / Study Plan | Tailor for each country/program |
| ✅ Letters of recommendation | Request 2–3 professors or employers to draft these |
| ✅ CV/Resume | Highlight academic, volunteer, and internship experience |
| ✅ Medical check-up reports | Required by China, Taiwan, Hungary |
| ✅ Police clearance certificate | Often needed for visa purposes |
✨ Final Advice for Final-Year Students
- Start early: Many scholarships open between November 2025 and January 2026, so preparing documents now gives you an edge.
- Track deadlines: Create a spreadsheet or reminder system.
- Don’t wait for graduation: You can apply in your final year using current transcripts and a provisional degree letter.
- Apply to multiple programs: Increases your chances of selection.
