The Applications Are Open for United Nations University MSc Scholarships for the Academic year 2026,The tertiary students are invited to Apply.
- Host Country: Germany
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
Scholarships Available Under the UNU MSc Programme
Admitted students may be considered for one of the following highly competitive funding options:
- Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
- UNU Rector’s Scholarship
- Resona Bank Scholarship
- Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP)
Each scholarship has its own funding structure and selection criteria, but all are awarded strictly on merit, financial need, and alignment with UNU’s mission. [Apply: Fully Full Funded Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026/27 – Apply Now ]
Scholarships Funding Package?
Selected scholars under the United Nations University MSc Scholarships 2026 can expect comprehensive financial and academic support, which may include:
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- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire MSc programme
- Monthly living allowance ranging from JPY 120,000 to JPY 147,000, depending on the scholarship
- Travel support, including round-trip airfare for selected schemes
- Research and thesis support allowances
- Medical and accident insurance (for ADB–JSP recipients)
- Access to UNU’s global research ecosystem, UN networks, and policy-oriented academic training
These scholarships are particularly suited for applicants targeting UN careers, international development roles, sustainability research, policy leadership, or PhD pathways after graduation.
United Nations University (UNU) Scholarship Requirements:
Eligible candidates should fulfill the following requirements in addition to the general eligibility criteria for the Master’s programme:
- Being a candidate from a “Developing Country” (according to the classification of the DAAD)
- Having at least two years of practical work experience (e.g. with an NGO, GO, or the private sector) in a field related to the study programme
- Having graduated with the Bachelor no longer than five years ago
- Having completed no other Master in a similar field of studies
- Aiming at a career as a practitioner in a field related to the programme of study
Required Documents for United Nations University (UNU) Scholarship
The following documents need to be submitted via email as one PDF package, not exceeding 8MB in size, and in this exact order.
- Online application form
- Motivation Letter
- Receent CV in Europass Format
- Academic degree certificate
- Transcripts of records
- English Language proficiency
- Recommendation Letters
- Copy of passport
- DAAD EPOS Checklist
- DAAD Scholarship application form
- Scholarship Motivation Letter
- Professional Reference from employer
- Work certificates
