Best Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad
Studying abroad can be expensive, but numerous scholarships can make your dream affordable. Here's a curated list of top scholarships for Indian students.
1. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (USA)
- For Master's and Doctoral programs
- Covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, health insurance
- Eligibility: 55% in UG, 3 years work experience
- Application deadline: June annually
2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)
- For 1-year Master's programs in UK
- Fully funded (tuition, living, airfare)
- Eligibility: 2+ years work experience, good academic record
- Application deadline: November annually
3. Commonwealth Scholarships (UK)
- For Master's and PhD programs
- Covers tuition, living expenses, travel
- Eligibility: First class degree, from Commonwealth country
- Application deadline: October annually
4. GREAT Scholarships (UK)
- Ā£10,000 towards tuition fees
- 150+ scholarships available
- For 1-year Master's programs in various UK universities
5. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Europe)
- For Joint Master's and PhD programs
- Covers full tuition, living stipend, travel
- Study in multiple European countries
6. Australian Awards Scholarships
- For full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs
- Covers full tuition, living expenses, travel
- Eligibility: 18+ years, good academic record
7. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- CAD 50,000 per year for 3 years
- For PhD programs in Canada
- Eligibility: First-class standing in previous degrees
8. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
- For Master's and PhD programs
- Monthly stipend of ā¬934 + travel + health insurance
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree, 2+ years work experience
9. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University (USA)
- For undergraduate programs at Cornell
- Covers full tuition and living expenses
- For Indian citizens studying in India or US
10. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
- Up to USD 100,000 for Master's, MPhil, or PhD
- For top universities in US, UK, Europe
- Eligibility: First class degree, under 30 years
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Scholarship
- Maintain a high GPA throughout your studies
- Score well in IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT
- Write a compelling Statement of Purpose
- Get strong letters of recommendation
- Highlight extracurricular achievements
- Apply early and to multiple scholarships
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