Fully funded scholarships cover the complete cost of studying abroad — tuition, living expenses, travel, and often insurance. They are the most competitive scholarships available and target high-achieving international students from any country, including ASEAN nations like Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.
A fully funded scholarship covers every major cost a student would otherwise pay out of pocket. That typically includes full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, one-time travel costs for arrival and return, health insurance for the duration of the program, and sometimes a settling-in allowance for books, accommodation deposits, and visa fees. Examples include Chevening (UK), Fulbright (USA), DAAD (Germany), Australia Awards, and the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship.
Eligibility varies, but most fully funded scholarships look for: strong academic performance (typically a GPA above 3.0/4.0 or equivalent), proven English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ for most, though some accept university-issued language certificates), leadership or community involvement, and a clear academic and career plan. Many also require applicants to be citizens of specific eligible countries — Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other ASEAN nations are commonly listed as priority countries for development-focused scholarships.
Scholarar uses AI to rank fully funded scholarships against your country, degree level, intended major, GPA, and language scores. Start by entering your profile, set the funding filter to "Fully funded", and the platform surfaces opportunities ranked by best fit. You can save scholarships, track deadlines, and chat with the AI mentor for application strategy.
