Scholarships Every Indian Student Should Know
1. Fulbright-Nehru Scholarships (USA) Type: Fully funded for Master's and PhD studies Coverage: Tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, health insurance Eligibility: Indian citizens with strong academic records, leadership traits, and work experience Application: Managed by the United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Benefits: Supports various fields with multiple fellowship categories including Master's, research, and professional studies. 2. Chevening Scholarships (UK) Type: Fully funded Master's scholarships Coverage: Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel costs, and other allowances Eligibility: Indian citizens with outstanding academic background and leadership potential Application: Through the UK Government’s global scholarship program Benefits: Access to top UK universities and a global network of alumni. 3. ICCR Scholarships (India) Type: Scholarships offered by the Indian government’s Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Coverage: Tuition, accommodation, and living costs for various academic and cultural programs Eligibility: Indian students applying to Indian and some overseas universities Application: Through ICCR’s official portal starting February 2025 Benefits: Includes Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship and cultural scholarships such as for dance, music, and language studies. 4. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University (USA) Type: Need-based undergraduate scholarship Coverage: Full financial aid covering tuition, living expenses, and more Eligibility: Indian undergraduate students admitted to Cornell University with demonstrated financial need Application: Through Cornell University’s admissions and financial aid process Benefits: Enables world-class education at Cornell without financial worries. 5. Commonwealth Scholarships (UK) Type: Fully funded scholarships for developing countries including India Coverage: Tuition, airfare, living allowance, and other expenses Eligibility: Indian students pursuing Master's or PhD degrees Application: Through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Benefits: Focus on leadership, academic merit, and contribution to community. Bonus: Other Notable Scholarships DAAD Scholarships (Germany): For postgraduate studies and research in Germany. Australia Awards Scholarships: Scholarships provided by the Australian Government. Rhodes Scholarships: Prestigious scholarships for study at the University of Oxford. GREAT Scholarships: UK scholarships targeting Indian students in certain disciplines. Tips for Applying Start early and carefully check eligibility criteria. Prepare strong academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statements. Highlight leadership, volunteer work, and career goals in your applications. Use official scholarship portals and verified channels to apply.
