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.
