Scholarships for Libyan students
Find fully funded scholarships open to Libyan students — from Chevening and DAAD to Türkiye Bursları, Erasmus Mundus and emergency awards for displaced Libyan researchers.
Despite security and currency challenges, Libyan students remain eligible for Chevening, DAAD EPOS, Türkiye Bursları, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright Libya (when active) and emergency awards from Scholars at Risk, IIE-SRF and CARA.
Where Libyans win. The UK (Chevening, Commonwealth), Germany (DAAD), Turkey (Türkiye Bursları), Italy and across the EU (Erasmus Mundus), the U.S. (Fulbright when active) and Egypt (AUC partial scholarships).
Calendar. Türkiye Bursları closes February, DAAD August–October, Chevening early November, and Erasmus Mundus January–February. Emergency awards review on a rolling basis.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Libyan applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Libyan students?
Libyan citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Libyan students most often?
Chevening, DAAD EPOS, Türkiye Bursları, Erasmus Mundus and emergency awards from Scholars at Risk, IIE-SRF and CARA for displaced researchers.
Do Libyan applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
Most non-Arabic destinations require IELTS or TOEFL. Türkiye Bursları includes a year of Turkish-language preparation; some German programmes accept Medium-of-Instruction letters.
Are PhD scholarships available for Libyan researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Libyan doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Libyan students?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and partner universities, plus need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges.
How often is this list refreshed?
Daily. Closed scholarships are removed and new opportunities are added as soon as our editors verify them with the official sponsor.
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