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Study Abroad Dreams, Made Affordable

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but for many Indian students, the cost of international education can be a major hurdle. From hefty tuition fees to living expenses, currency exchange fluctuations to international remittance fees, the financial commitment is significant. That’s where scholarships come in.

Scholarships don’t just ease the financial burden; they open doors to global universities and help Indian students compete on an international stage. Whether you’re heading to the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, or Asia, there are thousands of scholarship opportunities waiting to be explored.

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Why Scholarships Matter for Indian Students

Securing a scholarship can be a game-changer, especially when studying in countries like the UK or USA, where tuition and living costs can run into lakhs or even crores of rupees. Here’s how scholarships help: thousands of scholarship opportunities waiting to be explored.

DOLLAR SIGN

Reduce or eliminate tuition fees

currency

Offset living costs, including accommodation and food

TRAVEL EXPENSES

Fund research, study material, or travel expenses

STUDENT JOB/ INTERNSHIP ABROAD

Enhance your profile for internships, jobs, and postgraduate applications

Graduation student study abroad

Allow talented students from modest backgrounds to access world-class education

Types of Scholarships for Indian Students

1. Merit-Based Scholarships

Awarded to students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, or extracurricular achievements. Example: Rhodes Scholarship (UK), Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars (USA)

2. Need-Based Scholarships

Designed for students from low-income or financially constrained backgrounds. Example: Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (USA), Chevening Scholarships (UK)

3. Government-Funded Scholarships

Offered by foreign governments to attract talented international students. Example: Commonwealth Scholarships (UK), DAAD (Germany), Erasmus+ (EU)

4. University-Specific Scholarships

Universities often provide scholarships to attract the best global talent. Example: University of Lincoln India Scholarship, King's College Ariyaratnam Scholarship

5. Program/Field-Specific Scholarships

Targeted at specific disciplines like STEM, MBA, humanities, or public policy. Example: Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (various fields)

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Scholarship opportunities based on your study abroad destination

What Do You Need to Apply?

Typical scholarship application packages include

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Academic transcripts

2

Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement

3

Letters of Recommendation

4

CV or Resume

5

Research proposal (for postgraduate studies)

6

Standardized test scores (GRE/GMAT, IELTS/TOEFL)

7

Income documents (for need-based scholarships)

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Ready to study abroad?

Scholarship in Various Countries

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

European Countries

National Overseas Scholarship

Global

BrokerFish International Student Scholarship

Global

Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship

USA, UK, Canada, and Australia

QS Scholarships

Global

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship

Global

1st Formations Business Scholarship

UK and US

(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships

Global

JN Tata Endowment Scholarship

Global

Forte Fellowship

UK, USA, and Canada

Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program

Global

Debesh Kamal Scholarship

Global

Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships

Global

Bhajan Lal Scholarship

Global

Paul Foundation Scholarships

Global

Go Clean Scholarship

Global

Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST

Global

Study Abroad Excellence Award 2024

Global

Nehru Study Abroad Scholarship 2024

Global

Kiel University Exchange Scholarships 2024

Global

Education Future International Scholarship - USA & Non-USA 2024

Global

Jane M Klausman Women In Business Scholarship 2024

Global

BeArt Presets Academic Scholarships 2024

Global

Global Citizen Scholarship

Global

AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students

Global

Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award

Global

German Medical Students' Association - Professional Exchange/Research Exchange

Global

Heinrich Böll Foundation - Study Scholarships

Global

Friedrich Ebert Foundation

Global

ServiceScape Scholarship

Global

ACI Foundation Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarships

Global

SHPRS Online Graduate Student Conference Travel Fund at Arizona State University

Global

Technical Fellowships at UICC

Global