Open Call for International Scholarships Programme (Macedonia)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The International Scholarships Programme supports outstanding professionals from North Macedonia to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at any UK university. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and additional essential expenditure, with scholars expected to return to North Macedonia and contribute to the country’s development.

About the International Scholarships Programme

The International Scholarships Programme is designed to support future leaders from North Macedonia who want to gain advanced knowledge and skills through postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The programme enables successful applicants to study a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university, provided they meet the eligibility and application requirements. Scholars are expected to use their UK education to support positive change and contribute to the development of their home country after completing their studies. What Does the Scholarship Aim to Achieve? The programme seeks individuals who have the potential to become leaders and make a positive contribution to their communities and country.

Applicants should demonstrate:

- Leadership potential. - A commitment to driving positive change. - The ability to build relationships across cultures and sectors. - Clear career goals. - A strong connection between their proposed studies and future impact in North Macedonia. Applicants should be able to explain how studying in the UK will help them achieve their professional goals and how their knowledge and experience will benefit their home country. What Funding Is Available? The International Scholarships Programme provides full financial support for the duration of the master’s degree.

The scholarship covers:

- Full tuition fees. - Monthly living allowance. - Travel costs to and from the UK. - Additional grants for essential expenditure. This comprehensive financial support allows successful scholars to focus on their postgraduate studies without having to fund the main costs of studying and living in the UK themselves. What Can Scholars Study? Successful applicants can pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at an eligible UK university. Applicants are responsible for identifying suitable courses that match their academic background and career goals. The proposed course should also support the applicant’s plans to create positive impact in North Macedonia after returning home. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet specific academic, professional, citizenship, and post-scholarship requirements.

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be citizens of North Macedonia. - Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme. - Have at least two years of work experience. - Commit to returning to North Macedonia for at least two years after the scholarship ends. - Apply to three different eligible UK university courses. - Receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. Leadership and Positive Impact Leadership potential is an important part of the programme. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to contribute to positive change and explain how their professional experience and future education can help address challenges in their home country. The programme also values applicants who can build effective relationships across different cultures and sectors. Career Goals and Home Country Impact Applicants should clearly explain how their chosen master’s degree will contribute to their long-term career plans. A strong application should connect three key areas: - The applicant’s existing professional experience. - The proposed UK master’s degree. - The applicant’s plans to contribute to North Macedonia after returning home. Applicants should demonstrate that their studies will provide knowledge, skills, or perspectives that can be applied to their future work and contribute to the development of their country. UK University Application Requirement Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. They must also receive an unconditional offer from at least one of these courses by the specified deadline. Applicants should therefore research eligible courses carefully and ensure that their academic qualifications and professional background meet the requirements of their selected programmes. Commitment to Return to North Macedonia A key requirement of the scholarship is the commitment to return to North Macedonia after completing the master’s degree. Successful scholars must commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends. This requirement reflects the programme’s objective of developing professionals who can use their international education and experience to contribute to their country’s future development. Who Is Not Eligible? Certain individuals are excluded from applying for the International Scholarships Programme.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

- Hold British citizenship. - Have previously studied in the UK through a UK government-funded scholarship. - Are employed by certain UK government entities. Applicants should carefully check their circumstances against the programme’s eligibility requirements before applying. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between their professional experience, leadership potential, proposed studies, and future contribution to North Macedonia. A strong application should clearly explain: - Why the applicant wants to study in the UK. - Why the selected master’s subject is relevant to their career. - How the degree will support their professional goals. - What positive change they hope to create. - How they can contribute to North Macedonia after returning. - Their leadership experience and potential. - Their ability to work across cultures and sectors. Applicants should also ensure that they complete the required application