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Freny Babaria

Updated on 03rd June, 2024 , 6 min read

Study Abroad Scholarships for Indian Students

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: Introduction

Study Abroad is a lifetime experience for many. It might just open door to many other doors for the intellectual and personal development of a student. There are numerous study abroad scholarship for Indian students like Government study abroad scholarship, University scholarships, scholarships by various organisations and corporate houses etc.

What is Scholarship?

Scholarship is a form of financial aid for the students to pursue their further studies. Usually, scholarships are given to the students on the basis of multiple criteria which includes academic excellence, diversity and inclusion, athletic ability, and financial need.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students- Scholarship application

Scholarship award application process is time consuming but basically it is similar for a successful scholarship application:

  1. Search scholarships:Look for scholarship programmes to apply according to your interest, qualification and field of study. Notaries for scholarship are published by government organisations, University websites and private organisations.
  2. Check eligibility criteria: Check eligibility criteria for each scholarship you are interested in applying. Eligibility criteria includes factors like nationality, academic standing, field of study, etc.
  3. Collect necessary documents:In most cases, scholarship awards need the same set of documents to be attached which includes transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, and standardised tests. Make sure you gather all the necessary documents much before the application deadline.
  4. Fill out a competitive application:Write a competitive personal statement and other additional documents that the scholarship board you applied for might require.
  5. Deadline: Fill out the scholarship application form and all accompanying documents before the stated deadline. Make sure you have included all the required information and that all documents are easily readable.
  6. Interviews or Additional Rounds: There are some scholarship awards that require an additional round of processes such as interviews, essays and so forth before the scholarship award is announced. Be ready to defend your skills and aspirations.
  7. Apply for the study abroad program: If you won a scholarship, you need to apply for the study abroad program and make sure that you observe the necessary procedures including submitting transcripts, test scores, and other documents.

If you put in the hours and dedication, following these steps will help you secure a scholarship for studying abroad.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students by Indian Government 

The following scholarships are region wise given to Indian students for further studies abroad:

Scholarships Name

Fellowship

Type Of Scholarship

Expense covered

Fulbright-Nehru Master's FellowshipsFulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships are given to exceptional Indian students to study for their master's degrees at specified US universities and colleges. The award is designed to support altruistic professionals and future leaders who wish to serve their communities.

Merit-Based,

Need-Based

  1. Tuition Fees
  2. Living costs
  3. Travel allowance
  4. J-1 visa support.
  5. Accidents and sickness coverage
Fulbright-Kalam Climate FellowshipThe Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship, as its name implies, supports study on topics connected to climate change in India and the US.NA
  1. J-1 visa support.
  2. Monthly stipend
  3. Accident & sickness coverage
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research FellowshipsThe Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation to academics from Indian institutions for a period of 6–9 months so they can do some of their research at a US university. Merit-Based
  1. J-1 visa support
  2. Monthly stipend
  3. Accident and Sickness Coverage
  4. Air Travel Allowance (Round-trip economy class)
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme by the Indian GovernmentIn order to improve the economic and social standing of low-income students from the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers, and Traditional Artisans categories through higher education abroad, the Indian government offers National Overseas Scholarships.Student-centric
  1. Tuition fees
  2. Cost of books
  3. Airfare
  4. Living costs
  5. Medical insurance
  6. Visa fees
Goa Education Trust ScholarshipsIndian students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK may apply for one-time payment scholarships from the Goa Education Trust in collaboration with the British Council of India. In addition to having a degree certificate, each applicant is shortlisted based on recommendations and extracurricular accomplishments. Goa residents are granted an advantage over other applicants for this scholarship, which is good at all UK universities.Merit-BasedVariable

Read More- National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Trending Scholarship to Study Abroad for Indian Students 

The table below shows the most trending scholarships to study abroad for Indian students:

Scholarships Name

Type Of Scholarship

Expense covered

Scholarship By University of WaikatoCollege-specific

Up to NZ $5,000,000 

INR 26,317,075.01

Erasmus Mundus Joint master's degreesMerit-Based
  1. Tuition fees
  2. Library
  3. Laboratory cost
  4. Insurance coverage
  5. Monthly subsistence allowance
  6. Contribution to travel and installation cost & Other costs in the Masters' degree
Great Wall ProgramNA
  1. Tuition fees
  2. Regular stipend
  3. Medical insurance
  4. Accommodation
Inlaks ScholarshipMerit-Based
  1. It covers the total tuition fees
  2. Health allowance
  3. One-way Travel allowance
  4. Adequate living expenses
Orange Tulip ScholarshipMerit-Based Variable
GREAT Education ScholarshipsMerit-Based & College-Specific£10,000 (INR 887,041.72)
Scotland's Saltire ScholarshipsMerit-Based£8000 ( INR 7,86,228) Towards tuition fee of any one year of your study
The Heinrich Böll Foundation scholarshipMerit-based€850 (INR 75,422.19) per month plus various individual allowances
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship ProgramNAUp to 20 lakhs
The JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of IndiansMerit-BasedRs.1,00,000/- and Rs.10,00,000
Scholarships by The Lady Meherbai D Tata Education TrustMerit-Based

A gift scholarship's amount varies between INR 3 lakh and 6 lakh. 

Tuition Fees

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ProgrammeMerit-Based, Need-Based

Tuition fees & Living expenses 

Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant and 50% for loan basis 

 

Global Study AwardsMerit-Based

Tuition Fees & Living Expense

Max scholarship per student: Pound 10,000 (INR 9,08,100)

Microsoft Scholarships (Undergraduate) Merit-BasedVariable
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramNA
  1. Tuition Fees
  2. Cost of basic
  3. Medical insurance,  monthly allowance
  4. Other expenses
GyanDhan Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies AbroadMerit-BasedThe scholarship is a one-time award for meritorious students - INR 100,000
Cornell university Tata ScholarshipNeed-Based & College-SpecificAnnual course fee and the tuition fee
Commonwealth scholarshipsMerit-Based
  1. Stipend- Euro. 1,236 per month or E. 1516(for universities in the London metropolitan area).
  2. Airfare for your first arrival and going back after course completion.
  3. Warm clothing allowance to applicable places.
  4. Thesis grant- for the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation.
  5. Study travel plan- covers the cost of studies-related travels within the UK or overseas.

Read more about the MP Scholarship 2023.

Scholarship to Study Abroad for Indian Students After 12th Grade

Private/Government scholarships from organizations and corporations are also available for Indian students after completing Class 12. These scholarships are usually awarded based on academic merit, leadership potential, or a specific area of study. 

  1. TATA Scholarships
  2. Inlaks Scholarships
  3. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
  4. Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowships
  5. The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship
  6. Leverage Edu Scholarship
  7. JN Tata Endowment Scholarship
  8. National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic
  9. MEXT Scholarship for Japan
  10. Rutherford International Fellowship Program
  11. Erasmus scholarship 
  12. Chevening Scholarship
  13. GREAT Scholarship
  14. Cambridge Trust Scholarship
  15. Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship
  16. Forte Fellowship
  17. Commonwealth Scholarship
  18. University of Westminster International Scholarships
  19. Chinese Government Scholarships
  20. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
  21. Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Scholarships
  22. Monash International Merit Scholarships
  23. Global Study Awards
  24. Hani Zeini Scholarships
  25. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship

Read More- International Scholarship for Indian Students

Scholarship to Study Abroad for Indian Students: Region-Specific

The scholarships are listed below according to regions for Indian students applying for further studies abroad: 

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: UK

  1. British Chevening Scholarships for International Scholarships
  2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree Scholarship
  3. GREAT Scholarships
  4. A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship
  5. Felix Scholarships
  6. Rhodes Scholarship
  7. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
  8. Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWIT)
  9. Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships
  10. Inlaks Scholarships
  11. Scotland Saltire Scholarships
  12. Vueville Future Technology Scholarship

Note: British Chevening Scholarships for International Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are ranked among the best scholarships for the UK.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: Europe

  1. Rutherford International Fellowship Program
  2. Erasmus scholarship
  3. Chevening Scholarship
  4. GREAT Scholarship
  5. Cambridge Trust Scholarship
  6. Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship
  7. Forte Fellowship
  8. Commonwealth Scholarship
  9. Richard Davidson Award Scholarship
  10. Orange Knowledge Program
  11. Holland Scholarship
  12. Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
  13. Hornby Scholarship
  14. Felix Scholarship
  15. Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship

Note: British Council Great Scholarships for Indian Students

There are about 35 scholarships to be awarded by the British Council of India and the UK’s GREAT Britain campaign. The scholarships cover full undergraduate tuition fee or the first year of postgraduate tuition fee, full tuition fee for a one-year master’s degree or the first year of tuition fees for a two-year program.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: Canada

  1. Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowships
  2. President Scholarship in Canada
  3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
  4. University of Waterloo International Master’s and Doctoral Awards
  5. Ontario Graduate Scholarship
  6. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
  7. University of Calgary Graduate Awards and Scholarships
  8. Ontario Trillium Scholarship
  9. UBC Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships
  10. Trudeau Foundation Scholarships 

Note: Ontario Trillium Scholarship

The fellowship aims to help those students who wish to study for a PhD in the Canadian city of Ontario.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: USA

  1. Fulbright Scholarship
  2. Yale Silver Scholar Program
  3. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
  4. Gates Millennium Scholarship
  5. Harvard Scholarship
  6. Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students
  7. AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Award
  8. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian Students
  9. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme
  10. The Indian Trust Fellowship
  11. American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
  12. Tata Scholarships for Cornell University

Study Abroad Scholarship for Indian Students: Australia

  1. Undergraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship in Australia 
  2. UNSW International Scholarships
  3. Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship
  4. Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships
  5. Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships
  6. Adelaide Global Excellence Scholarships for International Students
  7. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
  8. Macquarie University International Scholarships
  9. Griffith Remarkable Scholarships
  10. University of Sydney International Research Scholarships
  11. Curtin University International Research Scholarships
  12. La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES)

Note: Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship

The university provides scholarships for Indian students that cover 50% of the tuition price. These scholarships are awarded to international students who have graduated with good academic records and are intending to study a postgraduate degree from the University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering and IT.

Scholarship to Study Abroad for Indian Students: New Zealand

  1. New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
  2. New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
  3. Lincoln University Academic Scholarships
  4. Victoria Master's Scholarship
  5. A C Rayner Memorial Scholarship
  6. SEG Scholarship
  7. The Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship
  8. University of Waikato Excellence Scholarship for Asia
  9. New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees Scholarship
  10. The University of Canterbury's College of Engineering Scholarship
  11. BayerBoost Environmental Scholarship Scheme

Note: New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships

The New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship is offered by the government of New Zealand in association with government of India, for candidates from developing Commonwealth nations who wish to undertake postgraduate and doctorate degrees in New Zealand.

 

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