Directory

Grants, scholarships and public aid you can check at the source

Browse by country or aid type and open guides built for real decisions: current status, eligibility notes, useful documents, application steps and official links.

CanadaPublic aidOngoing

Canada Child Benefit

Tax-free monthly family payment with 2026–27 maximums of C$679.75 under age 6 or C$573.58 from age 6 to 17.

CanadaPublic aidOngoing

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

New name for the GST/HST credit, with tax-free quarterly payments and a 25% increase beginning in July 2026.

United KingdomPublic aidOngoing

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Non-means-tested disability benefit with daily living and mobility components at 2026–27 rates.

United KingdomPublic aidOngoing

Carer's Allowance

£86.45 a week for eligible people providing at least 35 hours of care, subject to earnings and benefit rules.

United StatesPublic aidOngoing

Lifeline phone and internet discount

Federal monthly discount of up to $9.25, or $34.25 on qualifying Tribal lands, based on income or programme participation.

United StatesScholarshipsOngoing

Federal Work-Study

Earned federal student aid through part-time jobs for FAFSA filers, with limited campus funds and school-managed positions.

United StatesEnergy assistanceState-administered

Weatherization Assistance Program

DOE-funded home efficiency services for eligible low-income households, with local providers, audits and priority rules.

United StatesFood assistanceState-administered

SUN Bucks Summer EBT

Summer grocery benefit for eligible school-age children, usually $120 per child, with automatic enrollment or state applications.

CanadaScholarshipsOngoing

Canada Student Grant

Non-repayable federal student aid of up to CAD $4,200 for eligible full-time students, assessed through provincial applications.

United KingdomScholarshipsOngoing

NHS Learning Support Fund

Healthcare student funding in England: £5,000 Training Grant, possible specialist payment and placement support through NHSBSA.

United StatesPublic aidState-administered

TANF cash assistance

State-run cash assistance and employment services for low-income families with children, with local income rules, benefits and participation duties.

United StatesPublic aidOngoing

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Federal monthly payments for eligible older, blind or disabled people with limited income and resources, with 2026 maximum rates and reporting duties.

United StatesPublic aidState-administered

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Free or low-cost state health coverage for uninsured children above Medicaid income limits, with year-round applications and comprehensive benefits.

United KingdomPublic aidOngoing

Pension Credit

Income-related support for people over State Pension age, with weekly top-ups, disability or carer additions and online, phone or postal claims.

AustraliaPublic aidOngoing

JobSeeker Payment

Fortnightly income support for eligible people looking for work or temporarily unable to work, with residence, means tests and mutual obligations.

United StatesPublic aidLocal application

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

Local rental assistance with income screening, waiting lists, housing inspections and an income-based tenant share.

United StatesPublic aidOngoing

Medicaid health coverage

State-administered health coverage, financial and non-financial eligibility rules, application routes and renewal responsibilities.

United StatesPublic aidLocal application

Head Start early childhood services

Free local early learning, health and family support for eligible young children, with programme-specific enrollment and waitlists.

United KingdomPublic aidOngoing

Universal Credit

UK living-cost support with savings limits, monthly assessment, housing and child elements, and an online claim process.

AustraliaPublic aidOngoing

Child Care Subsidy Australia 2026–27

Updated income thresholds, at least 72 subsidised hours and the Centrelink claim process.

United StatesEducation grantPermanent federal program

Federal Pell Grant

Practical guide to the Federal Pell Grant: FAFSA, eligibility basics, 2026-27 maximum award and how schools calculate aid.

United StatesFood assistanceActive program

SNAP food assistance

Practical SNAP guide: EBT cards, state eligibility rules, application routes and how to check benefit information.

InternationalInternational scholarshipRecurring opportunity

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Clear guide to Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters: full scholarships, cross-country study, application timing and the official catalogue.

International / United StatesGraduate study and research grantCountry-based annual cycles

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Guide to the Fulbright Foreign Student Program: country-based applications, benefits, eligibility basics and placement models.

United Kingdom / InternationalInternational scholarshipUpcoming

Chevening Scholarships 2027–28

Applications open 4 August and close 6 October 2026; prepare work-experience, course and leadership evidence.

United StatesEnergy assistanceLocal application

LIHEAP energy assistance

Practical guide to LIHEAP: energy bill help, crisis support, local application routes and documents to prepare before contacting the official office.

United StatesNutritionLocal agency

WIC nutrition program

WIC explained clearly: eligible categories, income and nutrition-risk rules, local agency application and documents families may need.

United StatesEducation grantCampus-based

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

FSEOG guide for high-need undergraduates: school participation, FAFSA consideration, limited funds and award limits explained clearly.

InternationalScholarshipCountry-specific

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards guide: eligible countries, development focus, official application route, award conditions and the two-year return requirement.

GermanyInternational scholarshipCourse-specific

DAAD EPOS scholarships

DAAD EPOS guide: selected development-related courses, eligible profiles, two years of professional experience and course-specific application steps.

CanadaPublic aidOngoing

Canada Workers Benefit

Refundable federal tax credit for low-income workers, with a basic amount, disability supplement and automatic advance payments.

CanadaPublic aidOpen

Canadian Dental Care Plan

Federal dental coverage for eligible residents without private insurance and family income below C$90,000; 2026–27 applications are open.

AustraliaPublic aidOngoing

Youth Allowance for job seekers

Fortnightly income support for eligible people aged 16–21 who are looking for work, subject to income, assets and participation rules.

United KingdomPublic aidOngoing

DLA for children

Tax-free benefit for a child under 16 who needs extra care or has mobility difficulties, with care and mobility components.

United StatesNutrition supportSchool-administered

National School Lunch Program

Free or reduced-price school lunches through participating schools, with direct certification or a household income application.