Top 10 Best Scholarships for Bahraini Students

Many Bahraini youngsters dream of studying abroad but are concerned about the cost. The good news is that there are foreign scholarships available for Bahraini nationals, covering tuition, living expenses, and more. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the top ten fully financed options, primarily for undergraduate and graduate studies, that Bahraini students can apply to. Every scholarship listed below has important information like benefits, eligibility, and application period.

 1. Chevening Scholarships (United Kingdom)

A UK government initiative providing fully financed one-year master’s degrees for future leaders from qualified nations, including Bahrain, Chevening Scholarships are Letting you concentrate on your studies, the grant covers a flight, travel expenses, living allowance, and tuition fees. Bahraini candidates require at least a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience. For the upcoming academic year, the application season typically begins in August and concludes in early November.

2. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

The flagship scholarship for overseas graduate study of the U.S. government is Fulbright. Students from Bahrain may seek to study for a master’s or PhD in the United States. Fully funded, Fulbright usually covers additional costs, round-trip travel, a living allowance, health insurance, and tuition. Applications are submitted via the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain; for instance, the deadline for the 2026-27 cycle was October 7, 2025. Eligibility consists of a solid academic background and a bachelor’s degree (and occasionally a master’s) prior to the program beginning.

3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (Europe)

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are EU-funded prizes for master’s programs offered by consortiums of European universities. Consortia of European institutions award full scholarships to top-ranked foreign students, covering tuition, travel, and living expenses. Usually lasting one to two years, Erasmus Mundus programs generally include study in two or more nations. Accepted students get the award; Bahraini students may apply straight to the selected joint master’s programs. Application dates differ by program, usually late fall or winter.

4. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) provides a great variety of completely supported scholarships for graduate study and research in Germany. These grants cover insurance, travel expenses, a monthly stipend, and tuition costs. For instance, the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt/EPOS programs target students from underdeveloped nations and pay for master’s degrees in areas including development policy. Graduates of Bahrain can apply to DAAD-approved master’s and PhD programs. Eligibility and deadlines vary depending on the exact scholarship.

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5. MEXT Scholarships (Japan)

MEXT scholarships, provided by the Japanese government, finance undergraduate and graduate studies in Japan. Every year, the Japanese Embassy in Bahrain declares a “Research Student” scholarship for postgraduate studies. Fully supported, these scholarships provide a monthly living allowance, full tuition, and overseas flights. Age and health requirements, as well as a research proposal and approval by a Japanese university, define eligibility for grad candidates. Application period is Usually April-May

6. Chinese Government Scholarship (China)

The China Scholarship Council’s (CSC) Chinese Government Scholarships support international study in China.  The Chinese Ministry of Education provides awards for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs. CSC scholarships often cover tuition, accommodation, and a monthly living stipend. Bahrainis may apply either via the Chinese Embassy or through partner Chinese universities. The application period is generally December to early April. Aiming to foster cultural interchange, the program is quite competitive. The program is quite competitive and meant to encourage cultural exchange.

7. Türkiye Scholarships (Turkey)

The Turkish government’s Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) program provides scholarships to international students of all levels. Bahraini students may apply for PhD, master’s, bachelor’s, or associate scholarships in Turkey. These are completely funded: perks include tuition waivers, a monthly stipend, health insurance and even one-year Turkish language study. For the following academic year, the application period is often January to February. Eligible students should have a stellar academic record and satisfy the age requirements (For undergraduate (bachelor’s) programs: Applicants must be under 21 years of age; for master’s programs: Applicants must be under 30 years of age; and for doctoral (PhD) programs: Applicants must be under 35 years of age.). Successful candidates get the opportunity to study in several disciplines at leading Turkish universities. The chance to study in a variety of subjects at prestigious Turkish universities is granted to successful applicants.

8. Global Korea Scholarship (South Korea)

South Korea’s Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) funds study at prestigious Korean universities. It is open for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. GKS is fully funded: it pays all tuition fees and provides a generous monthly living allowance and round-trip airfare​. Often a one-year intensive Korean language course is included before degree studies. Deadlines depend on the Korean embassy or universities (typically mid-year for graduates and earlier for undergraduates). Bahraini applicants must meet academic and age criteria set by the Korean government.

9. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)

Switzerland offers Excellence Scholarships to international graduate students and researchers. Bahraini candidates with a master’s degree may receive assistance for a research stay in Swiss universities or PhD. The scholarship covers living expenses with a monthly stipend—roughly CHF 1,920. Though PhD students usually are free from tuition, it does not cover tuition costs. First, applicants have to find a host professor at a Swiss university. Each year, the call for applications begins, typically in September for the upcoming academic year.

10. Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France)

A renowned French government grant for Master’s and PhD study, the France Excellence Eiffel program Though keep in mind that tuition is not covered, Eiffel scholarships provide a considerable monthly stipend (€1,181 for Master’s, €1,800 for PhD) plus allowances for travel and insurance​. Students from Bahrain cannot apply directly; rather, French universities recommend applicants. Your application goes to Campus France if a university chooses you. Depending on the curriculum, the Eiffel scholarship runs up to 1–3 years. The application call opens yearly; the next cycle opens in October. Bahraini students wishing to study in France should seek advice from Campus France Bahrain or the French Embassy.

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Conclusion

Many international scholarships can help Bahraini students fulfil this desire by allowing them to pursue higher education overseas, which is a major step. These scholarships span several academic levels and disciplines from fully financed programs in the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, and South Korea to renowned possibilities around Europe and Asia. Students can methodically organise their applications to maximise their prospects of success by knowing the eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and perks of each scholarship. Keep in mind that obtaining these great chances depends on careful study and prompt applications.