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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.

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Reduce or eliminate tuition fees

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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

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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

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Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement

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Letters of Recommendation

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CV or Resume

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Research proposal (for postgraduate studies)

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

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Income documents (for need-based scholarships)

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