The British Council launches a scholarship program in partnership with UK universities to benefit women from the Americas, South Asia, South East Asia, Egypt, and Wider Europe. The scholarship provides women with a background in STEM with financial support to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. Applications should be made directly to the participating universities. Application deadlines vary between courses, with the last deadline on 30 April 2026. Women in STEM Scholarship
fellowships/scholarships
COASTHazar – Joint Master in Coastal Hazards
The COASTHazar Joint Master program prepares students to address coastal risks and climate change impacts through a two-year curriculum spanning Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal. This global program is open to students with a university degree in engineering, geosciences, or environmental sciences. While full Erasmus Mundus scholarships are not available for the 2026–2028 edition, the program offers a reduced tuition fee to support incoming participants. Students spend the first three semesters moving between the Universidad de Cantabria, IHE Delft, and the University of Algarve before completing a thesis project. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Know more
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — MSc Scholarship
IHE Delft offers 4 scholarships that cover the full tuition fee of the MSc program on Water and Sustainable Development to citizens from Latin America or the Caribbean. The scholarship includes tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and an allowance of €1,115 per month for the cost of living and accommodation. The deadline for application for admission and scholarship is 01 June 2026. IHE Delft MSc Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania — Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and policy-relevant research. The fellowship is open to recent PhD graduates from relevant disciplines. Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits for a two-year appointment, along with research support, mentoring, and opportunities for collaboration across Penn departments and centers. The application deadline is 30 January 2026. Postdoctoral Fellowship
Mountaintop International — Fellowship for Community Leaders
The Mountaintop Fellowship is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship for local leaders to stay in or return to their home communities and contribute to systems change in lower-income places around the world. Fellows receive a US$3,600 grant paid in 12 installments and have the opportunity to apply for the Catalyst Fund, which funds up to US$2,500 for fellows to implement a project in their community. The fellowship is open to individuals worldwide. The application deadline is 08 February 2026. Mountaintop Fellowship
Reuters Institute — Journalist Fellowship Program
The Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Program at the University of Oxford is a full-time residential fellowship for mid-career journalists from around the world who want to step back from daily reporting to research a journalism-related topic of their choice. Successful applicants get their fees covered and receive a monthly stipend of £2,000, which will be enough to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and general living expenses. The fellowship is open to journalists from all over the world with at least five years of professional experience across print, broadcast, and digital media. The application deadline is 13 February 2026. Journalist Fellowship Program
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism
Climate Tracker supports early-career journalists and communicators from Latin America who want to produce solutions-focused climate journalism highlighting responses to the climate crisis in the region. The opportunity is open to journalists, students, and communicators with an interest in climate, environment, and social impact. Selected participants receive training, mentorship, editorial support, and a stipend or reporting grant of up to US$1.000 to develop and publish high-quality solutions-oriented stories with regional and international outlets. The application deadline is 16 February 2026. Climate Journalism
Swedish Institute — Scholarships for Global Professionals
The Swedish Institute (SI) provides fully-funded international scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden. The scholarship for global professionals aims to develop future global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to positive and sustainable development in their home countries. The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programs. SI fully covers tuition fees and makes regular payments of SEK12 thousand to cover living expenses throughout the scholarship. The application portal will close on 25 February 2026. SI Scholarships for Global Professionals
RESCO — Master’s Programme Resources, Environment and Sustainability
The RESCO Master’s Program offers an interdisciplinary, two-year graduate program focused on sustainable resource management, environmental policy, circular economy, and climate transitions. The program is delivered by a consortium of European universities, and is open to students of all nationalities who hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in fields such as environmental studies, engineering, economics, geography, or social sciences. Admitted students may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships that typically cover full tuition fees, travel costs, insurance, and a monthly living allowance (around €1,400 per month) for the duration of the program. The application deadline for scholarship consideration is 28 February 2026. Details here
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism Mentorship Program
Climate Tracker invited applications for the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program, exclusive to Latin America. Journalists from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Mexico will publish stories on the impact of the climate crisis in the region, with a focus on the transition to fair energy. Journalists receive a total financial incentive of US$900 (US$$300 for each story published). The application deadline is 01 March 2026. Climate Journalism Mentorship Program