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Scholarships Without GRE Requirements

GRE preparation can add cost and delay. This page highlights scholarships where GRE is waived, optional, or not required based on available data signals.

Scholarships without GRE requirements

Find programs where GRE is waived, optional, or not required based on current data.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (10)
MIT — Median MIT ScholarshipBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
MIT — Outside scholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
MIT — Median MIT ScholarshipBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Glasgow — Sanctuary ScholarshipBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
MIT — Outside scholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
Glasgow — James McCune Smith Undergraduate ScholarshipBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Glasgow — Undergraduate Talent ScholarshipsBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Bilkent University Comprehensive ScholarshipBachelor'sFully fundedUsually July (estimated)
Canadian University Dubai Academic Excellence ScholarshipBachelor'sFull tuitionNot confirmed
Computer Science Engineering — John von Neumann UniversityBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Master's (10)
Erasmus Mundus: European Master in Renewable Energy (EUREC)Master'sFully fundedNot confirmed
JICA JISR — Master's Scholarships in Japan for Syrian RefugeesMaster'sFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
DAAD In-Country Scholarships for Palestinians — Master's in the West Bank For PalestiniansMaster'sFully fundedUsually August (estimated)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Fellowship ProgrammeMaster'sFully funded
Erasmus Mundus: Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integrated SolutionsMaster'sFully fundedNext round
Tilburg JADS JMJ ScholarshipMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid — Santander Scholarships Financial Aid 2026Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Paris-Saclay University — Étudiantes et étudiants, ayez le réflexe Sacl'aides !Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Erasmus Mundus: European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR)Master'sFully fundedUsually October (estimated)
University of Padua — Call for applications for the award of grants for information and teaching tutoring activities within the University’s degree programmes, reserved for deserving students for the academic year 2026-2027Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
PhD (2)
Wenner-Gren Foundation Dissertation Fieldwork GrantPhDFully fundedNot confirmed
SAIA Scholarships for Foreign Academics and ResearchersPhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Several levels (9)
Oxford Brookes University – Gaza Scholarship For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Glasgow — World Changers Global Excellence ScholarshipBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (FCS)Master's, PhD, PostdocFully fundedNot confirmed
Commonwealth Scholarship For PalestiniansMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) ScholarshipsMaster's, PhDPartialUsually February (estimated)
"la Caixa" Foundation Postgraduate FellowshipsMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Equal Opportunity Scholarship – RWTH Aachen UniversityMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications ScholarshipBachelor's, Master'sPartialNot confirmed
Zewail City of Science and Technology ScholarshipsBachelor's, Master's, PhDFull tuitionNot confirmed
Other programmes (5)
Saïd Rhodes Scholarships For PalestiniansNot statedNot confirmed
University of Padua — Steps to apply for the scholarship deadline: 30 September 2026Not statedNot confirmed
TechWomen ProgramProfessionalNot statedNot confirmed
Université PSL — PSL Postdoctoral ProgramsPostdocNot statedNot confirmed
Sciences Po — Tuition fees & Scholarships guideNot statedNot confirmed
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What this page covers

Use this page to reduce exam friction and focus on scholarships with friendlier standardized-test requirements.

  • Detects explicit no-GRE or GRE-waiver language in scholarship details.
  • Excludes programs with structured GRE minimums where possible.
  • Pairs well with country pages to build a GRE-light application strategy.

No-GRE strategy tips

  • Double-check requirements on the official application page before submission.
  • If GRE is optional, highlight alternatives like GPA, projects, and research output.
  • Use deadline filters early because no-GRE programs can be highly competitive.

Frequently asked questions

Does no GRE mean no tests at all?
Not always. Some scholarships may still require language tests or other documents. Verify full test policy per scholarship.
Are these mostly Masters or PhD opportunities?
Both can appear. Use level filters after opening a scholarship to confirm fit for your target degree.
Should I skip GRE entirely if a program lists it as optional?
Optional GRE can still strengthen some applications. Decide based on competitiveness and your profile strength.

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