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Scholarships Without IELTS

Not everyone needs IELTS. Many scholarships and universities accept TOEFL, alternative English proof, or no English test at all. Browse opportunities with flexible language requirements.

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Carleton University, Canada

Canada

Carleton Renewable Entrance Scholarship (Honours Undergraduate)

No IELTS

Verified

International

Undergraduate

Open to all fields

15 Jun 2027

Closes 15 Jun 2027

≈ $1,000–$3,000 per year by admission average ($4,000–$12,000 over four years): 85–89.9% = $1,000 x four years; 90–94.9% = $2,000 x four years; 95–100% = $3,000 x four yearsView Scholarship

Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Algeria

Bourse d'étude dans le cadre du projet le Monde en Serbie

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

PhD

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

Partial FundingView Scholarship

Austrian Academy of Sciences

Austria

HORIZON Incoming Fellowship

No IELTS

Verified

International

Postdoctoral

Research

Open to all fields

Rolling applications

≈ Up to EUR 8,100 per fellow for stay costs (max EUR 2,700/month for up to three months) plus one-time reimbursement of return travel costsView Scholarship

Belarus Scholarships

Belarus

Belarus State Scholarship for Foreign Citizens

No IELTS

Verified

International

Undergraduate

Master's

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

≈ Not stated (scholarship plus supplements for academic excellence, scientific and social work, and dormitory accommodation)View Scholarship

Bosnia and Herzegov Scholarships

Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Fully Funded

No IELTS

Verified

Not specified

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

≈ All tuition fees covered and accommodation costs supported (exact amounts not published on this country page)View Scholarship

British Council

United Kingdom

GREAT Scholarships (Greece)

No IELTS

Verified

Master's

Open to all fields

Varies by programme

≈ £10,000 towards tuition feesView Scholarship

Université Côte d'Azur

France

Bourses d’Excellence de Master (SPECTRUM)

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

≈ €1,000 per month for 10 monthsView Scholarship

Heinrich Böll Foundation

Germany

Heinrich Böll Foundation Study & Doctoral Scholarships

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

PhD

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

Partial FundingView Scholarship

Herder Institute for Historical Research on East-Central Europe

Germany

Herder-Fellowships

No IELTS

Verified

International

PhD

Postdoctoral

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

≈ EUR 1,900 (research stay of up to four weeks)View Scholarship

KAAD (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)

Germany

KAAD Osteuropaprogramm (Central/East Europe Programme)

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

PhD

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

≈ Amount not published on pageView Scholarship

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

Netherlands

Wittenborg MBA Scholarship

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

Open to all fields

Deadline not published

Partial FundingView Scholarship

East China Normal University

China

Chinese Government Scholarship Type B (ECNU, Graduate)

Fully Funded

No IELTS

Verified

International

Master's

PhD

Open to all fields

Varies by programme

≈ RMB 3,000/month (Master's) / 3,500 RMB/month (Doctoral)View Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

Which scholarships don't require IELTS?

Many government scholarships (e.g. Chinese Government Scholarship) and programmes where instruction is in another language, or where alternative proof is accepted.

What counts as alternative English proof?

Previous education in English, a letter from your university, or other recognized tests. Check each programme's specific policy.

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