Scholarships
Explore Scholarship Opportunities for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be a significant investment, but the right scholarship can make your international education more accessible and affordable. From government-funded and university-specific scholarships to merit- and need-based financial support, there are several opportunities available for Indian students across different countries and fields of study.
Explore the scholarships below to understand the eligibility, study destinations, coverage, and application details, and find opportunities that match your academic goals and profile.
Name of Scholarship- Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence (RGS), Rajasthan.
Small Description of Scholarship- Launched by the Government of Rajasthan to support meritorious students from the state to study at top-ranked international institutions. It covers paths ranging from undergraduate degrees to postdoctoral research.
Applicability-Target Countries: Global, Universities: Top 150 QS World Ranked Universities, Streams: All disciplines for UG (restricted professional lines), PG, Ph.D., and Post-Doc. Restricted to Rajasthan residents under 35 years old.
Type of Scholarship – Merit-cum-Means Based / State-Sponsored.
Scholarship by University-No
Scholarship Coverage- Tuition and bench fees up to ₹50 Lakhs; living expenses up to ₹12 Lakhs/year depending on family income brackets (E1/E2 categories).
Name of Scholarship– Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship, Jharkhand
Small Description of Scholarship– Government of Jharkhand scholarship supporting bright students from marginalised communities to pursue higher studies abroad.
Applicability– Target Country: United Kingdom & Northern Ireland. Streams: Master’s or M.Phil. programmes at specified UK universities. For eligible Jharkhand residents belonging to ST, SC, OBC or Minority communities under 35.
Type of Scholarship– Student-Centric / State-Sponsored
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Full tuition fee coverage up to £94,000 per year, monthly living allowance, return airfare, visa fees, medical insurance and thesis grants.
Name of Scholarship– Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme, Telangana
Small Description of Scholarship– Administered by Telangana’s Minorities Welfare Department to support eligible minority-community students pursuing recognised international education.
Applicability– Target Countries: USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, Japan, France and New Zealand. Streams: Eligible PG and Ph.D. programmes.
Type of Scholarship– Student-Centric / Minority Welfare
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Financial assistance up to ₹20 Lakhs plus reimbursement of actual one-way economy airfare up to ₹60,000.
Name of Scholarship– Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Study Abroad Scholarship, Karnataka
Small Description of Scholarship– A Government of Karnataka initiative providing overseas education support to eligible students from marginalised communities.
Applicability– Target Countries: Global. Universities: Top 325 globally ranked foreign universities. Streams: PG and Ph.D. across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Economics, Law and other core fields. Restricted to eligible SC/ST Karnataka residents.
Type of Scholarship– Student-Centric / State-Sponsored
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– 100% tuition fees, maintenance/living stipend up to ₹8 Lakhs per year, round-trip airfare and international medical insurance.
Official Website– Karnataka SW Portal
Name of Scholarship– Foreign Higher Education Scholarship for Meritorious Students, Maharashtra
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports eligible Maharashtra students facing financial constraints in pursuing higher education at leading international institutions.
Applicability– Global. Universities ranked within Top 200 QS World University Rankings. Master’s and Ph.D. in Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Law and Engineering. Family income under ₹8 Lakhs.
Type of Scholarship– Merit-cum-Means Based / State-Sponsored
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Full tuition fees, monthly subsistence allowance, health insurance premium and return economy airfare.
Name of Scholarship– National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme
Small Description of Scholarship– Government of India programme supporting eligible low-income candidates from marginalised communities to pursue master’s and doctoral education abroad.
Applicability– Global. Master’s and Ph.D. in Engineering, Management, Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, International Commerce and Humanities, subject to income eligibility.
Type of Scholarship– Student-Centric / National-Sponsored
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Tuition fees, annual maintenance allowance, contingency allowance, medical insurance, visa fees and economy airfare.
Name of Scholarship– Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports outstanding Indian professionals pursuing selected master’s programmes in the United States with emphasis on leadership and community contribution.
Applicability– USA. Streams include Economics, Environmental Studies, International Affairs, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Health, Higher Education Administration and Women’s Studies.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Tuition fees, living costs, round-trip travel, J-1 visa documentation support and health insurance.
Name of Scholarship– Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports Indian Ph.D. scholars undertaking part of their climate-related research at a US institution.
Applicability– USA. Fields include Energy Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Renewable Energy, Smart Cities, Agriculture, Public Policy and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Monthly research stipend, round-trip economy airfare, J-1 visa support and Accident and Sickness Program coverage.
Name of Scholarship– Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships (EMJM)
Small Description of Scholarship– Prestigious EU-funded integrated master’s programmes allowing students to study across multiple participating European institutions.
Applicability– Multiple European Union nations. Streams: Multidisciplinary master’s programmes available in the Erasmus catalogue.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Participation costs, tuition, library/laboratory costs, health insurance, travel allowance and monthly subsistence stipend.
Name of Scholarship– Cornell University Tata Scholarship
Small Description of Scholarship– Tata Education and Development Trust-supported need-based financial assistance for eligible Indian undergraduate students at Cornell University.
Applicability– Cornell University, USA. Streams include Architecture, Engineering, Applied Economics & Management, Biological/Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
Type of Scholarship– Merit-cum-Need Based
Scholarship by University– Yes
Scholarship Coverage– Financial support covering major educational and associated costs as stated in your scholarship sheet.
Name of Scholarship– Chevening Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– UK Government-funded scholarship supporting individuals with strong leadership potential to pursue a one-year taught master’s degree in the UK.
Applicability– United Kingdom. Any eligible one-year taught master’s programme. Applicants must meet the programme’s stated eligibility requirements.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Leadership Centric
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Tuition fees, monthly living stipend, return economy flights and supplementary arrival allowances.
Name of Scholarship– Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports exceptional young Indian graduates pursuing advanced studies at leading international institutions.
Applicability– UK, US, Europe or North America. Streams include Architecture, Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, Design, Business Administration, Communications, Music and Law.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Tuition fees, health allowance, one-way travel allowance and living expenses up to a maximum cap of $100,000.
Name of Scholarship– GREAT Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– Offered through the GREAT Britain Campaign, British Council and participating UK institutions for postgraduate students from India.
Applicability– United Kingdom. Selected one-year postgraduate taught master’s courses at participating universities.
Type of Scholarship– Merit-Based / Institution-Specific
Scholarship by University– Yes
Scholarship Coverage– Minimum £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees for the academic year.
Name of Scholarship– Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Program
Small Description of Scholarship– Competitive interest-free loan scholarship supporting Indian graduates admitted to leading institutions abroad.
Applicability– Global, including US, UK and Europe. PG programmes in Pure/Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Interest-Free Loan
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Interest-free loan scholarship of up to ₹20 Lakhs.
Name of Scholarship– The JN Tata Endowment for Higher Education
Small Description of Scholarship– Provides loan scholarship support to qualified Indian students pursuing postgraduate, doctoral or postdoctoral studies abroad.
Applicability– Global. Multidisciplinary fields across recognised higher education programmes.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Loan Assistance
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Loan scholarship up to ₹10 Lakhs plus partial travel gift allowance up to ₹50,000.
Name of Scholarship– Scholarships by The Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports eligible Indian women graduates pursuing specialised master’s education overseas.
Applicability– USA, UK and Europe. Fields include Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies and Development-related disciplines.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Gender-Centric
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Gift scholarship ranging from ₹3 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs towards tuition fees.
Name of Scholarship– Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Small Description of Scholarship– Provides blended financial support to outstanding students from developing countries who lack alternative funding for postgraduate study.
Applicability– US, Canada, UK, France and Portugal. Multidisciplinary master’s programmes.
Type of Scholarship– Merit-cum-Need Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Financing structured as 50% grant and 50% interest-free loan towards tuition and living costs.
Name of Scholarship– Global Study Awards
Small Description of Scholarship– International study funding initiative associated with ISIC, Studyportals and British Council IELTS.
Applicability– Global. Multidisciplinary higher-education programmes abroad subject to the eligibility conditions stated in the scheme.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Funding package up to £10,000 towards tuition fees and living expenses.
Name of Scholarship– Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– Provides financial assistance to eligible Indian graduates, with preference to Goa residents pursuing postgraduate qualifications in the UK.
Applicability– United Kingdom. Preferred fields include Architecture, Journalism, Communications, Education and Management.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Region-Preferred
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Partial or full tuition fees depending on academic standing and programme.
Name of Scholarship– University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports talented international students choosing undergraduate or postgraduate study at the University of Waikato.
Applicability– New Zealand. University: University of Waikato. Streams: Taught undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– Yes
Scholarship Coverage– Tuition fee credit of up to NZD $15,000.
Name of Scholarship– Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) Program
Small Description of Scholarship– Designed to provide Indian nationals with opportunities to pursue higher education in the Netherlands through targeted tuition support.
Applicability– Netherlands. Participating Dutch higher-education institutions. Multidisciplinary UG or PG courses.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Partial tuition fee waivers based on academic records and profile assessment.
Name of Scholarship– Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports international students demonstrating strong academic credentials alongside social, environmental and civic commitment.
Applicability– Germany. Graduate, Master’s or Doctoral fields related to ecology, sustainability, democracy, human rights and self-determination.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Civic-Centric
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Monthly stipend of €850 for master’s candidates plus individual and travel allowances as stated in your sheet.
Name of Scholarship– Microsoft Undergraduate Scholarships
Small Description of Scholarship– Supports undergraduate students pursuing technology-related education in North America.
Applicability– USA, Canada or Mexico. Undergraduate Computer Science and related STEM programmes.
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Partial tuition fee coverage applied directly to the recipient’s institutional account.
Name of Scholarship– Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Small Description of Scholarship– Funded extensively by the Government of Japan to support mid-career professionals from developing countries to obtain development-focused master’s degrees.
Applicability– USA, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
26 selected development-related master’s programs (Economic Policy, Infrastructure Management, Tax Policy, etc.)
Type of Scholarship– Merit Based / Professional
Scholarship by University– No
Scholarship Coverage– Full tuition fee financing, economy air travel between India and the destination, basic medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance.