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Top Study Abroad Scholarships for Indian Students

1. National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)

Description: Offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this scholarship aims to support students from marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans, to pursue Master’s or Ph.D. programs abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens from the specified communities.
  • Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Annual family income not exceeding INR 8 lakh.

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other related expenses.

Application Details: Applications are typically invited annually. Candidates should refer to the official website for detailed guidelines and deadlines.

2. Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies

Description: This scheme provides an interest subsidy on educational loans for students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) to pursue higher studies abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens belonging to OBC/EBC categories.
  • Secured admission to a recognized institution abroad.
  • Annual family income not exceeding INR 8 lakh.
 

Benefits: Interest subsidy for the moratorium period (course duration plus one year).

Application Details: Applicants must have secured an educational loan from a scheduled bank under the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) model educational loan scheme. Detailed information is available on the official website.

3. JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

Description: Established in 1892, this endowment offers loan scholarships to Indian students for postgraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian nationals under 45 years of age.
  • Graduates from recognized Indian universities with a consistently good academic record.
  • Candidates with work experience are given preference.
 

Benefits: Loan scholarships ranging between INR 1 lakh to INR 10 lakhs. Selected scholars may also qualify for a gift scholarship and travel assistance.

Application Details: Applications open typically in December/January each year. Detailed information and application forms are available on the official website.

4. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

Description: These scholarships are awarded to outstanding Indian students to pursue full-time Master’s, M.Phil., or Doctoral programs at top-rated institutions in the USA, UK, and Europe.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens residing in India at the time of application.
  • Candidates should have prior admission to the institution and course chosen.
  • Candidates must be below 30 years of age.
 

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, adequate living expenses, and one-way travel allowance.

Application Details: Applications typically open in January and close by April. Detailed guidelines and application forms are available on the official website.

5. KC Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

Description: The KC Mahindra Education Trust offers interest-free loan scholarships to Indian students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens who have secured admission or have applied for admission to reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from August onwards.
  • Applicants must possess a first-class degree or equivalent diploma.

 

Benefits: Interest-free loan scholarships up to INR 8 lakhs.

Application Details: Applications usually open in January and close by March. Further details and application procedures are available on the official website.

6. Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarships

Description: This scholarship supports Indian women graduates to pursue higher education abroad in fields like Social Work, Public Health, Education, and more.

Eligibility:

  • Indian women graduates from recognized Indian universities.
  • A minimum of two years of work experience in the relevant field.
  • Must have secured admission to a reputed university abroad.
 

Benefits: Financial assistance covering a part of the tuition fees and other expenses.

Application Details: Applications are invited annually, typically in April/May. Detailed information is available on the official website.

7. S. N. Bose Scholars Program

Description: A collaborative initiative between the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), this program provides opportunities to Indian students to undertake research internships at leading U.S. institutions.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, or Physical Sciences.
  • Open to students enrolled in recognized institutions in India.

 

Benefits: Provides stipend, airfare, and health insurance.

Application Details: : Applications typically open in August/September. Detailed information and application forms are available on the official website.

8. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

Description: These fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at select U.S. colleges and universities in various fields, including Arts and Culture, Environmental Science, Public Health, and more.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and community service experience.
  • At least three years of professional work experience.
  • No prior U.S. degree or education.
 

Benefits: The fellowship covers J-1 visa support, round-trip economy class air travel, tuition and fees, living costs, and accident and sickness coverage as per U.S. government guidelines.

Application Details: Applications typically open in February and close in May each year. Detailed information and application forms are available on the official website of the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF).

9. GREAT Scholarships

Description: A collaborative initiative by the British Council and UK universities, offering financial support to Indian students pursuing postgraduate courses in the UK.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with an undergraduate degree.
  • Proven academic excellence and leadership capabilities.
  • Proficiency in English, meeting the UK’s higher education requirements.

 

Benefits: Each scholarship offers a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.

Application Details: Application deadlines vary by university but generally fall between December and April preceding the academic year. Candidates should check the specific university’s website for detailed guidelines.

10. Orange Tulip Scholarship

Description: Managed by Nuffic, the Dutch organization for internationalization in education, this scholarship offers talented Indian students the opportunity to study in the Netherlands.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with a strong academic background.
  • Admission to a Dutch institution in a program covered by the scholarship.
  • Meeting specific requirements set by the chosen institution.
 

Benefits: The scholarship can cover full or partial tuition fees, and in some cases, living expenses.

Application Details: Applications typically open in November and close in April. Detailed information and application procedures are available on the official Nuffic website.

11. DAAD Scholarships

Description: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a variety of scholarships to Indian students for postgraduate studies in Germany, aiming to foster international academic exchange.

Eligibility:

  • Indian graduates with a minimum of two years of professional experience.
  •  Proficiency in German or English, depending on the language of instruction.
  • Meeting specific academic requirements of the chosen program.

 

Benefits: DAAD scholarships typically cover tuition fees, provide a monthly stipend for living expenses, health insurance, and travel allowances.

Application Details: Application deadlines vary by program but generally fall between October and December for courses starting the following year. Detailed information is available on the official DAAD India website.

12. Chevening Scholarships

Description: Funded by the UK government, Chevening Scholarships offer future leaders the opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with an undergraduate degree.
  • At least two years of work experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and a strong academic background.
 

Benefits: The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs to and from the UK, and additional grants to cover essential expenditures.

Application Details: Applications open in August and close in November for programs commencing the following academic year. Detailed information and application procedures are available on the official Chevening website.

13. Commonwealth Scholarships

Description: Offered by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), these scholarships are for Indian students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in the UK.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens who have completed an undergraduate degree.
  • Demonstrated financial need.
  • Proficiency in English and a strong academic record.

 

Benefits: The scholarship covers airfare, tuition fees, examination fees, and a personal maintenance allowance.

Application Details: Applications typically open in August and close in October. Candidates should apply through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, or directly through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

14. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Description: An initiative by the European Union, offering scholarships to students worldwide, including India, to pursue joint master’s programs delivered by consortia of European universities.

Eligibility:

  • Indian graduates with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Meeting the specific requirements of the chosen joint program.
  • ⦁ Proficiency in the language of instruction, which varies by program.
 

Benefits: The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, installation costs, and a monthly subsistence allowance.

Application Details: Application periods vary by program but generally open in October and close in January. Detailed information and application procedures are available on the official Erasmus Mundus website.

15. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

Description: Offered by the Government of India, this fellowship is meant for Indian students specializing in History, Political Science, or Economics at the University of Oxford.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizen under 30 years of age.
  • Consistently good academic record with a postgraduate degree in History, Political Science, or Economics.
  • Strong command of English.

 

Benefits: Covers airfare, stipend, and college fees.

Application Details: Applications usually open in February/March. More details are available on the official Ministry of Education website.

16. Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship

Description: A merit-based loan scholarship for Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies abroad in any field.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens below 30 years of age.
  • Must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
  • Must have secured admission to a top-ranking international institution.
 

Benefits: Interest-free loan scholarship up to INR 20 lakhs.

Application Details: Applications typically open in January and close in March. Visit the official website for details.

17. JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

Description: Provides loan scholarships to meritorious Indian students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens under 45 years of age.
  • Graduates from recognized Indian universities with a good academic record.
  • Work experience is preferred but not mandatory.

 

Benefits: Loan scholarships range from INR 1 lakh to INR 10 lakhs, with additional grants for exceptional candidates.

Application Details: Applications open in December/January. Check the official website for updates.

18. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Description: Offers scholarships for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries, including India.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens below 30 years of age.
  • Must have secured admission to a highly reputed international institution.
  • Preference for students pursuing development-related fields.
 

Benefits: Covers tuition fees and living expenses (50% grant, 50% loan).

Application Details: Applications typically open in January and close in March. More information is available on the official Aga Khan Foundation website.

19. Google Generation Scholarship

Description: Offered by Google, this scholarship supports women pursuing studies in Computer Science and related fields abroad.

Eligibility:

  • Indian women enrolled in a recognized undergraduate or postgraduate program in Computer Science.
  • Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills. 

 

Benefits:Financial grant to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses.

Application Details: Applications usually open in April/May. More information is available on Google’s scholarship portal

20. Facebook Fellowship Program

Description: This global fellowship program supports Ph.D. students conducting research in computer science, engineering, and related fields.

Eligibility:

  • Open to full-time Ph.D. students at accredited universities worldwide.
  • Research must be related to AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other relevant fields.
 

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, provides a $42,000 annual stipend, and access to Facebook mentors.

Application Details: Applications usually open in August/September. Details are available on Meta’s official website.

21. Charpak Master's Program (France)

Description: The Charpak scholarship is offered by the French government to Indian students pursuing master’s degrees in France.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens under 30 years of age.
  • Must have secured admission to a master’s program in France.

 

Benefits: Monthly stipend, visa fee waiver, and travel assistance.

Application Details:

Applications usually open in January/February. More information is available on the Campus France India website.

22. Australia Awards Scholarship

Description: Funded by the Australian government, this scholarship supports Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with a strong academic background.
  • Work experience in relevant sectors (preferred).
  • Commitment to returning to India upon program completion.
 

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, travel costs, and living expenses.

Application Details: Applications typically open in February. More details can be found on the Australia Awards website.

23. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (Canada)

Description: A merit-based scholarship for Indian students pursuing master’s or Ph.D. programs in Ontario, Canada.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens enrolled in a graduate program at an Ontario university.
  • Demonstrated academic excellence.

 

Benefits: CAD 15,000 per year.

Application Details: Applications usually open in October. Candidates should apply through their respective universities in Ontario.

24. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Description: Offers scholarships to Indian students pursuing research and postgraduate studies in Switzerland.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with a strong academic record.
  • Must have secured admission to a Swiss university.
  • Research proposals are evaluated for feasibility and academic merit.
 

Benefits: Covers tuition fees, health insurance, airfare, and a monthly stipend.

Application Details: Applications typically open in September. More details are available on the Swiss government’s official website.

25. Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Description: Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship supports exceptional international students pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with outstanding academic achievements.
  • Must have secured admission to a full-time postgraduate program at Cambridge.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities.

 

Benefits: Covers full tuition fees, living allowance, travel costs, and research expenses.

Application Details: Applications open in September and close in December. More information is available on the official Gates Cambridge website.

26. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship

Description: This fellowship, offered by Reliance Industries and Stanford Graduate School of Business, supports Indian students pursuing an MBA at Stanford.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens who intend to return to India after completing their MBA.
  • Must secure admission to Stanford’s MBA program.

 

Benefits: Covers approximately 80% of tuition and fees.

Application Details: Applications typically open in April and close in June. More details are available on Stanford GSB’s website.

27. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University

Description: Funded by the Tata Education and Development Trust, this scholarship supports Indian undergraduate students admitted to Cornell University.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens who have secured admission to an undergraduate program at Cornell.
  • Demonstrated financial need.

 

Benefits: Covers tuition and living expenses for up to eight semesters.

Application Details: Candidates must apply for financial aid along with their Cornell application. More details are available on the Cornell University website.

28. Harvard University South Asia Institute (SAI) Fellowship

Description: This program provides funding for Indian students to conduct research at Harvard University.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens who have completed their undergraduate or graduate studies.
  • Research must focus on South Asia-related issues.

 

Benefits: Covers travel, research, and living expenses.

Application Details: Applications typically open in September. More information is available on the Harvard SAI website.

29. The Next Gen Scholarship Fund

Description: A scholarship awarded to international students, including Indians, who wish to study in the U.S.

Eligibility:

  • Non-U.S. citizens who have secured admission to a U.S. college or university.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

 

Benefits: $1,000 one-time scholarship for tuition expenses.

Application Details: Deadline varies, but applications generally open in January.

30. Rotary Peace Fellowship

Description: A fully-funded fellowship for master’s degrees or certificate programs in peace and conflict resolution at select U.S. universities.

Eligibility:

  • Indian students with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of three years of work experience in a related field.

 

Benefits: Covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and internship opportunities.

Application Details: Applications usually open in February and close in May. More details are available on the Rotary Foundation website.

31. American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships

Description: This program supports women from India and other countries pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies in the U.S.

Eligibility:

  • Female Indian citizens who have secured admission to a U.S. institution for a master’s or doctoral program.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing women’s rights.

 

Benefits: Grants range from $18,000 (master’s) to $30,000 (doctoral/postdoctoral).

Application Details: Applications open in August and close in November.

32. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Description: This fellowship offers mid-career professionals from India the opportunity to study and gain leadership training at select U.S. universities.

Eligibility:

  • Indian professionals with at least five years of work experience in public service, journalism, public health, education, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in English.

 

Benefits: Covers tuition, living allowance, and professional development.

Application Details: Applications open in April. More details are available on the U.S. Embassy India website.

33. AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship

Description: Supports Indian women pursuing graduate degrees in business, law, medicine, and STEM fields in the U.S.

Eligibility:

  • Female Indian students erolled in a U.S. master’s program in an eligible field.
  • Demonstrated academic excellence.

 

Benefits: Grants range from $5,000 to $18,000.

Application Details: Applications open in August and close in December.

34. Yale Greenberg World Fellows Program

Description: A leadership program for mid-career professionals from India and other countries at Yale University.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens with a minimum of five years of professional experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership in public service, business, arts, or nonprofit work.

 

Benefits: Covers tuition, living stipend, and health insurance.

Application Details: Applications typically open in August.

35. Zolve Global Scholarship

Description: A scholarship awarded to Indian students who have been accepted into a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program.

Eligibility:

  • Indian citizens admitted to a full-time program in the U.S.
  • Strong academic and leadership background.

Benefits:Financial assistance of up to $10,000.

Application Details: Applications open in February/March.

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