Indian Government Scholarships to Study Abroad - Apply Now!

Scholarships provided by the Indian government to study abroad have various advantages. To know more, have a look at the details below:

This scholarship is for Indian students who perform exceptionally well and want to become leaders and philanthropic professionals.

• Areas of Study are Public administration, Economics, International Affairs, Arts and Cultural Management, and others.

• Duration: 1-2 years

• Type: Merit-based & Need-Based

• Eligibility: 

• 3 years experience 

• Bachelor’s degree with 55%

• Community service

The United States-Indian Educational Foundation offers it to scholars of Indian institutions who want to do part of their research in US institutions.

• Areas of study are similar to the area of research for a PhD.

• Duration: 6-9 months

• Type: Merit-based

• Eligibility:

• Need to submit PhD thesis

• PhD registered at an Indian institute

It is for those students who belong to scheduled castes, landless agricultural labourers, Traditional Artisans and Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes.

• The area of study is Indian students of Masters and Ph. D in the following fields - Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Management and others.

• Duration: 2 years

• Type: Need-based

• Eligibility:

• Age: below 35 years

• Belong to the minority community

• Family income: less than 6,00,000 INR

• 55% marks in the last academic year

• Not more than 1 sibling

The applicant is a particular university assigned to them when applying for the scholarship, and all eligible students of any nationality can apply for this scholarship. The European Union funds it. 

• The areas of study are history, psychology, nursing and health, archaeology, business management, and more.

• Duration: 1-2 years

• Type: Merit-based

• Eligibility

• Graduation degree or equivalent

It is a fully-funded scholarship by the Indian government for Indian Students. The student's status should be Junior Research Fellow or equivalent at the University of Oxford.

• Area of study: Economics, Political Science and History.

• Duration: 1 year, extended to 2 years on a performance basis

• Type: Merit-based

• Eligibility: 

• Age: 30-40 years

• 3 years of teaching experience

• 60% or above till PhD

There are various scholarships which you can apply for and avail the benefits to study in the USA are mentioned below:

The Tata scholarship is a need-based scholarship for Indian students, and the Tata Education and Development Trust funds it at Cornell University. Around 20 scholars are selected yearly, and the scholarship amount ries and is renewed depending on the course and college.

Type: Need-based & College-specific

Eligibility: 

• 70% marks in school

• Indian citizen

• IELTS: 7

• TOEFL: 100

• UG degree admitted to Cornell University

• No year gap

American Association of University Women (AAUW)  is a women-only scholarship to promote education and equality. It is for non-U.S. women or non-permanents applying for full-time research and study. 

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Should not have AAUW grant earlier

• Proof of English proficiency

• Non-US women

It is for exceptional students, whether domestic or international, as it is one of the prestigious academic awards. 

Type: Merit-based & College-specific

Eligibility: 

• Proof of volunteer and leadership work.

• Excellent academic performance

Microsoft sponsors Tuition scholarships for undergraduates who want to study computer sciences or related streams in Canada, Mexico or the US. The scholarship covers a partial or total tuition fee, depending upon the student’s strength.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility:

• Good CGPA on academic transcripts

• Enrolment in 4-year bachelor’s program

The following list of scholarships is one of many that you can apply for to get the advantages of studying in the UK: 

This scholarship is for those students who want to pursue their postgraduate studies at the University of the UK. Felix scholarship is offered at Oxford, Reading SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), part of the University of London.

Type: Merit-based & Need-based

Eligibility: 

• Not already enrolled in any international university

• Bachelor’s degree from an Indian university

• Indian citizen

The Global Study Award is a life-changing experience for students that motivates them to explore new countries, languages and cultures. It is started and maintained by ISIC (International Student Identity Card). The British Council and study portals IELTS give a maximum of 10,000 Eur award. However, if the tuition fee is low, the rest of the funds are assigned to the student’s living expenses for up to 52 weeks from the registration date.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Have a valid International student identity card

• At the time of application, International Youth Travel Card

• IELTS taker

The Rhodes Scholarship is a 100% fully funded scholarship provided only for full-time postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. This scholarship is for those interested in global concerns and devoted to serving others.

The selection criteria:

• Impulsive to lead and care about others and have moral character strength

• Academic achievement

• Ability to participate in events like sports, dance, music, sports, and more where they can show their talent.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Good academic performance in the UG course

• Indian citizen

• Formal education from India

It is offered to students across various subjects, and this scholarship provides approximately 10,000 EUR in tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course. There are 26 doctoral scholarships available for the 2024-25 academic year in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and 49 other universities.

Type: Merit-based & University-specific

Eligibility: 

• Indian citizen

• Must be from the given university list

• Demonstrate leadership

This scholarship is offered by the United Kingdom to International students and Indian students for a one-year postgraduate course at any of the UK universities of their choice.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility:

• Work experience of 2 years

• MS course

• Chevening eligible country citizen

• Unconditional offers from UK university

• Return to the home country once the tenure is over.

One of the many scholarships you can apply for to benefit from studying in Canada is the one listed below: 

The goal of the scholarship is for students who can be motivated through their deeds and decisions. This scholarship is given yearly to international graduates who want to pursue their postgraduate studies. 

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility:

• Good academic performance

• Submit written report

• Contribution to society

The criteria for this scholarship is that an international student should be presently studying at York University. Only after they are eligible for the bursaries and scholarship. The student should submit an SFP (Student Financial Profile) to benefit from various York scholarships, on-campus job programmes, and bursaries.

Types: Need-based

Eligibility: 

• IELTS or TOEFL

• Above 70% in academics

• Registered in UG course in Canada

The OGS programme offers merit-based scholarships to top graduate students in all academic fields. The University of Toronto and the Province of Ontario unite to fund the university scholarship.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Overall academic performance should be good

• Full-time course from the University of Toronto

The following list of scholarships is one of many that you can apply for to get the advantages of studying in Australia:

The benefits of this scholarship are that it allows the students to do their postgraduate studies in Australia. (ACIAR) Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research is a grant to scientists who partner with the country's universities and indulge in research projects. It mainly focuses on crops, agribusiness and forestry-related research in India.

Type: Fellowship & Research

Eligibility: 

• Good academic performance

• Enrolled in PhD

• Interested in ACIAR

For Australians who wish to study abroad or non-Australians who want to achieve their master’s in Australia, this scholarship is for them. The Australian Government sponsors it under the Department of Skills, employment and education, which indicates the beneficiaries of the potential leaders in the world.

Type: Merit-based & Fellowship

Eligibility:

• Age: above 18 years

• Good academic performance

This scholarship is for both undergraduate & postgraduate students. This scholarship helps to get through financial aid with tuition fees and other educational expenses.

Type: Merit-based & University-specific

Eligibility: 

• Applied for Griffith University

• 70% or above in past course

Other well-known Scholarships to study abroad by Indian Government

There are other well-known scholarship provided by Indian government to study abroad, below the details are given.

This scholarship is for undergraduate and postgraduate students of India.

Target Country: New Zealand

Type: University-specific

Eligibility: Indian student with good academic performance

General and senior researchers can take advantage of this scholarship. It is a fully funded scholarship awarded by the Chinese Ministry of Education to UNESCO. However, the candidate's Chinese language proficiency is tested.

Target Country: China

Eligibility:  Age- must be less than 45 years and have a degree of bachelor's or masters

Around 50 Orange Tulip Scholarships are given to Indian Students every year who perform well academically and have work experience. This allows students to study in the Netherlands with partial tuition fees, and beneficiaries must pay a tuition fee of 4,530 EUR. The Netherlands Education Support Offices operate it, and the requirements, courses & total amount of scholarship differ for institutions and students from various countries.

Target Country: Netherlands

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: Indian citizen admitted to Dutch University

Around 1500 scholarships are given yearly to students pursuing master’s or PhD degrees in Germany. These scholarships are for students who perform well in academics and are interested in social and political work. The university also prefers students who value the fundamentals of foundations such as democracy and human rights, ecology and sustainability, and justice and self-determination.

Target Country: Germany

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: Germany language proficiency and good academic record

Gyandhan offers scholarships that might assist students in receiving the following advantages:

The scholarship amount is 1,00,000 INR, regardless of country and course. One student is awarded for their master’s course. It is a merit-based scholarship given at the beginning of the academic year.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Must be an indian resident

• Students must be thinking of pursuing a 2-year master's course in Canada, the UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Germany.

• If the student takes an education loan, the application process should start with one of GyanDhan’s funding partners.

is a one-time scholarship provided to two students at the beginning of the academic session with $2500 each. It is merit-based and presented to students with excellent academic calibre and record.

Type: Merit-based

Eligibility: 

• Students must apply for education loans through GyanDhan at Prodigy Finance.

• Students who want to pursue an MBA & MS from abroad and those who are in the process of applying or have not secured admission can also apply for this.

• Candidates must have accepted the offer from the university by the time they have selected a winner in September.

• Candidates should be an Indian citizen with an undergraduate degree.

Can you apply in multiple countries with one single scholarship?

The answer is yes! You can apply to multiple countries with one scholarship. Below are some well-known scholarships that can provide a wide range of opportunities to Indian students.

• It is a merit-based scholarship open to students interested in studying in the UK, the USA, and other European countries. 

• The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are that one needs to be a citizen of India, the age should be less than 30 years, and the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a renowned Indian university. 

• Inlaks scholarship covers expenses like health allowance, one-way airfares, tuition fees and living expenses of 100,000 USD for one time.

• The Commonwealth Scholarship is for candidates from Commonwealth countries who cannot study in the UK. Again, this is a merit-based scholarship that provides scholarships in the areas of Agriculture and allied Fields, Engineering and Technology, Science (Applied and pure), and Social Science and humanities. 

• The eligibility criteria are that the maximum age of a candidate should be 40 years, the minimum marks required if you are from the arts field is 60% and 65% for STEM-related subjects in your previous degree.

• The Scholarship offers students to pursue masters from developing countries such as Canada, the UK, France, the US and Portugal on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis. 

• It is a widely known scholarship for Indian Students that covers living costs and tuition fees.

• To avail of this scholarship, the candidate should be under 30 years old and have good academic performance.

• This scholarship is for Indian women who want to pursue their postgraduate education abroad. It is merit-based and allows students to study at universities in Europe, the UK, or the USA. 

• To benefit from this scholarship, one should have a minimum of 2 years of work experience, secure admission in any of the reputed universities of Europe, the UK, or the US, and have good academic performance in a bachelor's course.

Studying abroad with a scholarship is a dream of study-abroad candidates. However, many consider it unattainable, mainly because they do not know how to get a scholarship to study internationally. It is essential to understand how to apply for a scholarship since there are many things to keep in mind while you apply for a scholarship.

Here are some tips to keep in mind on how to get a scholarship to study abroad for Indian students:

• A minimum percentage is required to apply for various scholarships. Analyse your marks and apply for scholarships that you are eligible for to avoid future disappointment. 

• Explore all the resources and information regarding scholarships. There are many university-specific and general scholarships for different courses and countries.

• Always check authentic and original websites for information because many sites offer accurate or updated information.

• Be clear about what course you want to study, the amount you need and the country you want to study.

• If you are clear about which country you want to study in, you can search for scholarship opportunities in detail to avoid any confusion in the future.

In the blog, we have answered all your questions, like how to get a scholarship, what kind of scholarship is suitable for you, and how to apply for those scholarships. The best ways to deal with your financial difficulties when choosing to study overseas are through scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of financial aid. The goal of the Indian government's scholarship program is to give Indian students the opportunity to pursue higher education in international institutions. There may be a strict registration and approval procedure to enter a scholarship program. But all of the efforts will be worthwhile for those who can finish the paperwork and get the money.

We encourage you to speak with our team of expert counsellors at Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC) if you are looking forward to studying abroad. Our counsellors will provide you with guidance throughout your study abroad. Get help with the application process, SOPs, and filing for a visa. Visit us and get one-to-one counselling, or avail yourself of free video counselling via our website. We will be happy to help you, so please do not hesitate to contact us at application02@meridean.org or 1800-1230-00011.

1. What scholarships are provided by the Indian government for studying abroad? 

The Indian government provides scholarships for the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship, National Overseas Scholarship, Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship, Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship, and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree.

2. How can I apply for the scholarship?

Analyse your marks and apply for scholarships that you are eligible for to avoid future disappointment. There are many university-specific and general scholarships for different courses and countries. Always check authentic and original websites for information because many sites offer accurate or updated information. Be clear about what course you want to study, the amount you need and the country you want to study in. 

3. Can I apply to different countries with one scholarship?

The answer is yes; one can apply to different countries with one scholarship, but one should follow some tips and rules. 

4. Are there any other scholarships provided by the Indian government to study abroad? 

Other popular scholarships provided by the Indian government to study abroad are scholarships by University of Waikato, Great Wall Program, Orange Tulip Scholarship and the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship.