146 awards · 19 countries

Scholarships for Indian students

Indian citizens qualify for the Commonwealth and Chevening flagships, India-specific schemes like Felix and Orange Tulip, dedicated university rounds for South Asia — and every award open worldwide.

India appears on more scholarship eligible-country lists than almost any other nation. Commonwealth membership opens the UK's Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships; Chevening and GREAT both name India; Rhodes runs a dedicated India constituency for Oxford; and some awards exist substantially for Indian students — the Felix Scholarships place most of their awards with Indian applicants, and the Netherlands' Orange Tulip Scholarship runs an India programme. Universities increasingly follow suit with region-specific rounds, like UCD's dedicated India and South Asia awards.

The scale of Indian demand cuts both ways: the named schemes draw enormous fields, so treat them as one lane rather than the plan. The steadier lane is the university layer — entrance scholarships in Canada, merit awards in Australia and Ireland, and non-EU tuition waivers across the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland — where selection rides on your academic record rather than a national competition. The strongest applications run both lanes at once, and a Tutopiya counsellor will shortlist the awards your profile can genuinely win, free.

146 scholarships

63 fully funded · 83 partial or varies

Finland

Varies funding

Aalto University Scholarship Programme

Aalto University

Tuition-fee waivers of 50% or 100%, with additional Finland Scholarship holders receiving the €5,000 relocation grant

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Apply with the admission application, typically December to early January for autumn entry

United States

Partial funding

AAUW International Fellowships

American Association of University Women

US$20,000–$50,000 for a year of full-time graduate study or research in the United States

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Applications typically open in August and close mid-November

Asia-Pacific (multiple countries)

Full funding

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program

Asian Development Bank

Full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing, books, medical insurance and travel

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by partner institution — apply through the university, not the ADB

Australia

Partial funding

Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship

University of Adelaide

A 50% reduction of international tuition fees for the standard duration of the degree

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed automatically from your admission application

Multiple countries

Varies funding

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Aga Khan Foundation

50% grant and 50% interest-free loan covering tuition and living expenses

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications typically close 31 March each year

United States

Varies funding

AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

American University, Washington DC

Two full awards covering all billable expenses, plus up to eight partial awards worth up to US$40,000 a year

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Submit the Common Application and the scholarship essays by mid-January

Netherlands

Varies funding

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

University of Amsterdam

A partial tuition award; values and numbers are set by each faculty or graduate school

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Deadlines differ by faculty and graduate school — check the one running your programme

Australia

Partial funding

ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship

Australian National University

A tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the duration of the degree, plus guaranteed first-year accommodation

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed automatically with your admission application

Malaysia

Partial funding

APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Tuition fee reductions of roughly 10% to 30%, allocated on a first-come basis

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Typically 31 August each year, subject to availability

United Arab Emirates

Full funding

AUS President's Scholarship

American University of Sharjah

Full tuition and lab fees, on-campus housing, medical insurance, a monthly living stipend and annual return flights home

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in April for the following autumn intake — check the current cycle

United States

Full funding

Berea College International Student Scholarship

Berea College

Full tuition for all four years, with first-year room, board and fees also covered for international students

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in the autumn for entry the following August — apply early, places are very limited

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Think Big Scholarships

University of Bristol

Tuition-fee awards of £6,500 or £13,000 per year for undergraduates, and £6,500 to £26,000 for postgraduates

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Two rounds each cycle, typically closing in late February and late April for September entry

United Kingdom

Full funding

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships

British Council with partner UK universities

Fully funded: tuition, stipend, travel, visa and health surcharge — typically worth over £40,000 per award

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Deadlines vary by partner university, typically between February and April for September entry

United Kingdom

Varies funding

Cambridge Trust Scholarships

Cambridge Trust

Ranges from part-cost fee awards to full-cost awards covering tuition and maintenance

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Aligned to the course application deadlines, typically between October and January

Sweden

Full funding

Chalmers IPOET Scholarship

Chalmers University of Technology

100% of the tuition fee for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Assessed from the master's application submitted in the January round

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Charles Wallace India Trust

Accommodation and living costs in the UK plus a contribution of £700 towards international travel

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Most awards close between July and November for the following academic year

United Kingdom

Full funding

Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Fully funded: tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights and arrival allowance

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications usually open in August and close in early November for the following September intake

Hong Kong

Full funding

CityUHK Entrance Scholarship for International Students

City University of Hong Kong

Three tiers, from half tuition up to HK$200,000 a year covering tuition, accommodation and living costs

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Assessed from the undergraduate admission application

United Kingdom

Full funding

Clarendon Fund Scholarships

University of Oxford

Fully funded: all course fees plus an annual living stipend for the full duration

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Automatic consideration with Oxford graduate applications submitted by the December or January course deadlines

United States

Partial funding

Clark University Global Scholars Program

Clark University

An annual scholarship of at least US$25,000, plus a US$2,500 stipend for a research project or internship

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications follow Clark's undergraduate admission deadlines, typically November and January

United Kingdom

Full funding

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Fully funded: tuition, airfare, monthly stipend and study grants

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Nominating bodies typically close applications between October and December

United Kingdom

Full funding

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Fully funded PhD: tuition, stipend, airfares, thesis grant and study travel allowance

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Nominating agency deadlines typically fall between October and December each year

United Kingdom

Full funding

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Full tuition, return airfare, a monthly living allowance and arrival and thesis grants

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Nominating universities set their own internal deadlines, usually in December or January

Hong Kong

Varies funding

CUHK Admission Scholarships

Chinese University of Hong Kong

From HK$5,000 up to full tuition, many renewable for the normative period of study; the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Excellence add eight awards of HK$50,000

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed from the undergraduate admission application

Germany

Full funding

DAAD EPOS Scholarships

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and study/research grant

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Deadlines are set per course, most fall between July and October

Germany

Full funding

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Fully funded: monthly stipend of around €992, tuition waivers, health insurance, travel and study allowances

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes at the end of July each year for courses starting the following autumn

Germany

Full funding

DAAD Study Scholarships for Graduates

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

A monthly stipend of around €992, plus travel, health insurance and study allowances

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Deadlines vary by home country and subject, typically falling between August and November

Ireland

Partial funding

DCU International Scholarships

Dublin City University

Fee reductions varying by faculty and level, typically several thousand euro

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Most awards are assessed automatically on acceptance of an offer

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Denys Holland Scholarship

University College London

An annual maintenance award, renewable across the three years of an undergraduate degree

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in the spring for September entry

Germany

Partial funding

Deutschlandstipendium

German Federal Government and private sponsors

€300 per month for at least two semesters, independent of nationality and parental income

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Each university runs its own application window, typically over the summer for the winter semester

United States

Full funding

Karsh International Scholars Program

Duke University

Full tuition, room, board and fees for four years, plus funding for research, service and international experiences

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications align with Duke's undergraduate admission deadlines — typically early November and early January

United States

Full funding

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

East-West Center, Honolulu

Tuition and fees at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, housing in an East-West Center residence and a partial funding contribution toward other expenses

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: University admission applications are typically due by 1 December for the following autumn

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

£5,000 a year towards tuition, renewable for the full duration of the degree

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications typically close in early April for a September start — check the current cycle

Switzerland

Partial funding

EPFL Excellence Fellowships

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

A grant of roughly CHF 10,000 to CHF 16,000 a year towards living costs during the master's

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in mid-December for the following September intake

Europe (multiple countries)

Full funding

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

European Commission

Full tuition, monthly living allowance, travel and installation costs

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Each joint programme sets its own deadline, most fall between October and January

Netherlands

Full funding

Eric Bleumink Fellowship

University of Groningen

Full tuition, international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Nomination-based — candidates are put forward by admissions rather than applying

Switzerland

Full funding

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme

ETH Zurich

A grant covering living and study costs of around CHF 13,000 per semester plus a full tuition waiver

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Apply with the master's application, typically November to mid-December

United Kingdom

Full funding

Felix Scholarships

Felix Trust · Oxford, Reading and SOAS

Fully funded: tuition, a living grant and return airfare at Oxford, Reading or SOAS London

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Apply to the university by its Felix deadline, typically late January for the following September

Finland

Partial funding

Finland Scholarship

Finnish universities with the Ministry of Education and Culture

A full tuition-fee waiver for the first year plus a €5,000 relocation grant; later years are typically covered by performance-based waivers

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Apply with the January admission round at each participating university

United States

Full funding

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

US Department of State

Tuition, living stipend, airfare and health cover, varying by country programme

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Set by each country's Fulbright commission, commonly between February and June

United States

Full funding

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Tuition, a living stipend, return airfare, accident and sickness coverage and a settling-in allowance

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: The annual call typically closes in mid-May for the intake starting the following year

United Kingdom

Full funding

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge

Fully funded: full tuition, a generous maintenance stipend, airfares and discretionary funding

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Apply with your Cambridge course application; most international deadlines fall in early December or early January

Switzerland

Partial funding

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

University of Geneva, Faculty of Science

A grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 a year, with no teaching duties, for the standard duration of the master's

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications open in January and typically close at the end of February

United Kingdom

Partial funding

University of Glasgow International Scholarships

University of Glasgow

Tuition fee discounts, with amounts varying by scheme and level of study

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by scheme — several are assessed automatically from the admission application

Ireland

Full funding

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Higher Education Authority, Ireland

€10,000 stipend for one year plus a full tuition fee waiver

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically opens in February and closes in late March

United Kingdom

Partial funding

GREAT Scholarships

British Council and participating UK universities

£10,000 towards one year of postgraduate tuition

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by university, most close between February and June for the September intake

Australia

Partial funding

Griffith Remarkable Scholarship

Griffith University

50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Set per intake — typically several weeks before the trimester starts; check the current round

Germany

Partial funding

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships

Heinrich Böll Foundation

Monthly stipend of around €992 for master's students (more for doctoral candidates) plus allowances — German public universities charge little or no tuition

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Typically one application round per year for international applicants, closing around 1 March

Hong Kong

Varies funding

HKBU Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Hong Kong Baptist University

Entrance awards ranging from partial tuition support to full tuition and hostel coverage

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Assessed from the undergraduate admission application

Hong Kong

Full funding

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme

University of Hong Kong

Full tuition plus a stipend package exceeding HK$400,000 per year for the most outstanding candidates, on top of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship benefits

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Apply alongside the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, typically by 1 December

Hong Kong

Varies funding

HKUST Admissions Scholarships for International Qualifications

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Up to full tuition plus an allowance of HK$60,000 a year, renewable for the normative duration of the degree

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed from the undergraduate admission application

Netherlands

Partial funding

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education and participating universities

€5,000 in the first year of study

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Usually 1 February or 1 May depending on the university

Hong Kong

Full funding

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

HK$331,200 annual stipend plus a HK$13,800 yearly conference travel allowance, for up to 3 years

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Initial applications close at the beginning of December each year

Japan

Full funding

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

¥200,000 a month with no repayment obligation, for up to the standard length of the degree

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: The annual application round usually runs from around December to February

United States

Full funding

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

U.S. Department of State

Fully funded ten-month programme: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel and professional development funds

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications go through U.S. embassies, typically closing between June and September a year ahead

United Kingdom

Full funding

President's PhD Scholarships

Imperial College London

Full tuition for 3.5 years plus a living stipend of around £26,500 per year and a £2,000 annual research allowance

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Three application rounds each year, typically closing in November, January and March

Multiple countries

Full funding

Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to USD 120,000 covering tuition, living costs, one-way travel and health cover

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Typically late March each year — check the current cycle

Ireland

Full funding

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (Research Ireland)

Research Ireland (formerly Irish Research Council)

A stipend of about €25,000 a year plus fees up to €5,750 and a research expenses allowance, for up to four years

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: The annual call usually opens in September and closes in late October

Japan

Partial funding

JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

A monthly stipend of around ¥48,000 for privately financed international students

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications are made through your Japanese institution, usually in the spring for the academic year

Multiple countries

Varies funding

J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

The J. N. Tata Endowment

A loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh at 2% simple interest, plus possible travel grant and gift award

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Applications typically open January and close late March

Sweden

Full funding

KI Global Master's Scholarship

Karolinska Institutet

The full tuition fee for the global master's programme; travel and living costs must be funded separately

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: The separate scholarship application usually opens in January, alongside the master's admission round

Multiple countries

Varies funding

K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies

K. C. Mahindra Education Trust

Interest-free loan scholarship up to ₹10 lakh for top scholars and up to ₹5 lakh for other awardees

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes end of April — check the Trust's current announcement

United Arab Emirates

Full funding

Khalifa University Scholarships

Khalifa University

Full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support for admitted graduate students; merit tuition awards at undergraduate level

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Assessed with the admission application — main rounds typically close in the spring for August entry

United States

Full funding

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Fully funded: tuition and fees for any Stanford graduate degree, a living stipend and a travel allowance

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Applications usually close in early October, a year ahead of enrolment

Germany

Full funding

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Up to €992 a month for master's study or €1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health insurance and family allowances

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Typically one annual round closing in July — confirm the current cycle

Sweden

Full funding

KTH Scholarship

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Full tuition-fee waiver for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not included

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically open from December to mid-January, aligned with Sweden's university admission round

Japan

Full funding

Kyoto iUP Scholarships

Kyoto University

Admission fee waiver, full or partial tuition waiver, and a monthly allowance during the preparatory course

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Aligned with the annual iUP admission round

Singapore

Full funding

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships

National University of Singapore

Full tuition, a monthly stipend above the standard research rate, plus allowances for books, a computer and conference travel

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Considered with PhD admission — apply by the research intake deadlines, typically May/June and November

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Leeds International Excellence Scholarship

University of Leeds

Typically £5,000 towards tuition fees, with larger awards in some faculties

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Usually closes between February and May depending on the faculty and level

Netherlands

Partial funding

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden University

€10,000, €15,000, or the full tuition fee minus the Dutch statutory fee, for one year

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Usually 1 February for September starts; 1 October for February starts

Canada

Full funding

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

University of Toronto

Fully funded: four years of tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: School nominations close in November, with student applications due by January for September entry

United Kingdom

Varies funding

LSE Graduate Support Scheme

London School of Economics and Political Science

Need-based awards covering up to 100% of the assessed funding shortfall

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application by the late-April deadline

Sweden

Varies funding

Lund University Global Scholarship

Lund University

Merit-based awards covering 25% to 100% of tuition fees, depending on the strength of the application

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically opens in February after the admission round closes — watch the annual window

Finland

Partial funding

LUT University Master's Scholarships and Early Bird Discount

LUT University

A €5,000 early bird discount in year one and a €5,000 scholarship in year two

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Early bird discount depends on accepting your place promptly

Netherlands

Full funding

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Maastricht University

Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, visa costs and health and liability insurance — 21 awards each year

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically 1 February for master's programmes starting in September

Malaysia

Full funding

Malaysia International Scholarship

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance of typically RM 1,500 for master's and PhD study at selected Malaysian universities

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: An annual application window, typically opening around the middle of the year — check the current cycle

New Zealand

Full funding

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, establishment costs, insurance and return airfares

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications generally open in late January and close at the end of February each year

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Manchester Global Futures Scholarship

University of Manchester

£5,000 towards tuition fees for one year of a taught master's programme

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in the spring for September entry — deadlines vary by school

Europe (multiple countries)

Full funding

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks

European Commission

An employment contract with a living allowance plus mobility and family allowances, typically for 36 months

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Individual network vacancies are advertised year-round — each has its own closing date

New Zealand

Varies funding

Massey University International Scholarships

Massey University

Ranges from partial tuition awards to doctoral scholarships with fees and a stipend

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Varies by award across the academic year

Ireland

Partial funding

Maynooth University International Merit Award

Maynooth University

A tuition fee discount of around €1,500, awarded to a limited number of students

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Awarded after you accept your offer — check the current cycle

United Arab Emirates

Full funding

MBZUAI Graduate Scholarships

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Every admitted student receives full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Applications typically close in spring for the August intake — check the current admissions calendar

Canada

Varies funding

McGill Entrance Scholarship Program

McGill University

One-time awards from C$3,000, and renewable major entrance scholarships worth C$3,000 to C$12,000 a year

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically 21 January for entry the following September

Australia

Varies funding

Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Melbourne

A$10,000 fee remission in first year, or 50–100% fee remission across the whole degree for top-ranked applicants

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application — awarded automatically on admission results throughout the cycle

Japan

Full funding

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Fully funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend and return airfare

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Embassy recommendation applications usually open around April–May each year

Australia

Full funding

Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Monash University

100% of course fees for the full duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Rolling rounds throughout the year — apply as early as possible once you hold a course offer

Malaysia

Varies funding

Monash University Malaysia Merit Scholarship

Monash University Malaysia

Tuition fee remission, commonly between 25% and 100%, for the standard duration of the degree

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Considered from the undergraduate application — check the closing date for the intake you are targeting

Malaysia

Full funding

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return airfare, health insurance and a thesis allowance

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: The annual call typically opens early in the year and closes around March — check the current cycle

Multiple countries

Varies funding

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Interest-free loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh, with mentorship support

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically mid-March each year

New Zealand

Partial funding

New Zealand Excellence Awards

Education New Zealand and the eight New Zealand universities

NZ$5,000 to NZ$15,000 towards tuition on selected postgraduate programmes

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications typically open in the first quarter and close before the July intake

United Kingdom

Varies funding

Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

University of Nottingham

50% or 100% of tuition fees for a full-time taught master's

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in April for September entry — check the current cycle

Singapore

Full funding

Nanyang Global Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University

Tuition fees plus a living allowance and additional grants, renewable through the degree

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications open alongside undergraduate admission, with interviews in spring

Singapore

Full funding

NTU Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University

Full tuition after the MOE Tuition Grant, plus a living allowance, accommodation allowance and a computer allowance

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications typically close in March for the August intake

Singapore

Full funding

NUS Global Merit Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Tuition fees plus an annual living allowance and a one-off settling-in grant, with funded overseas programme opportunities

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Considered from the undergraduate admission application, which closes in February or March

Singapore

Full funding

Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Full tuition (after the Tuition Grant subsidy) plus an annual living allowance and accommodation allowance

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Considered with NUS admission — apply by the international deadlines, typically around February for August entry

United Arab Emirates

Full funding

NYU Abu Dhabi Scholarships and Financial Aid

New York University Abu Dhabi

Need-based aid up to full tuition, often with housing, meals, insurance and travel

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Aligned with the undergraduate admission deadlines

Canada

Partial funding

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

Government of Ontario, administered by Ontario universities

C$5,000 per session — C$10,000 for two consecutive sessions or C$15,000 for three

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Set by each university's graduate unit, typically in the winter; results are announced around mid-July

Netherlands

Varies funding

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Nuffic and participating Dutch universities

Varies by university — typically 30–100% off tuition for students from participating countries, including India and Indonesia

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Most rounds close between March and May for the following September intake

New Zealand

Partial funding

Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students

University of Otago

NZ$10,000 for one year, credited against tuition fees

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Indicate your interest when you apply to study — no separate form

Hong Kong

Varies funding

PolyU Entry Scholarships for Non-Local Students

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Renewable full-tuition scholarships with an annual allowance of up to HK$70,000 and a one-off HK$30,000 exchange award at the top tier

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application for entry scholarships — assessed from the undergraduate admission application

Canada

Partial funding

Queen's University International Admission Scholarships

Queen's University

Grade-based admission awards, renewable for up to three further years

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Automatic consideration from the admission application

Netherlands

Partial funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme

Radboud University

Tuition reduced to a nominal fee, with visa, insurance and residence permit costs included

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes on 1 February for a September start

United Kingdom

Full funding

Rhodes Scholarships

Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford

Fully funded: Oxford fees, an annual living stipend and travel to and from the UK

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: National deadlines fall between June and October each year, ahead of the following October's entry

Japan

Partial funding

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation

Monthly stipends of typically ¥100,000 for undergraduates and ¥140,000 for graduate students, paid for up to two years

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Most applications go through your Japanese university, typically in autumn for the following April

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Sheffield International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Sheffield

A percentage discount on tuition for the taught master's year

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Check the current cycle — some rounds require an application, others are automatic

United Kingdom

Partial funding

Sheffield International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

University of Sheffield

A tuition fee discount applied each year of the degree, worth several thousand pounds in total

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed automatically from your admission application

Singapore

Full funding

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

A*STAR, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD

Fully funded PhD: tuition, a monthly stipend of up to S$2,700, airfare and a settling-in allowance

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Two cycles yearly — around 1 June for the January intake and 1 December for the August intake

Singapore

Full funding

SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award

Singapore Management University

Full tuition plus living, accommodation and computer allowances, and funded overseas exchange or internship components

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Apply alongside the undergraduate admission application, typically closing in March

Malaysia

Varies funding

Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship

Sunway University / Jeffrey Cheah Foundation

Tuition fee waivers of up to 100% for outstanding entrants, renewable on results

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Assessed alongside programme admission — apply at least three months before the intake you want

Sweden

Full funding

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Swedish Institute

Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance, insurance and travel grant

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications normally open in early February for the following August intake

Switzerland

Full funding

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Swiss Confederation (FCS)

Monthly stipend of around CHF 1,920, tuition waivers at most institutions, health insurance and housing support

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Managed by Swiss embassies in each country — deadlines typically fall between September and December, a year ahead

Finland

Partial funding

Tampere University Scholarship

Tampere University

50% of the tuition fee for the duration of the programme; a separate early-bird offer reduces the first year by a further €2,000

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Assessed within the programme application, which typically closes in early January

Ireland

Partial funding

Trinity Global Excellence Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin

€2,000–€5,000 tuition reduction in first year, with higher-value awards for selected programmes

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Awarded automatically with admission offers; apply for your course by its spring deadline

Netherlands

Full funding

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

Delft University of Technology

Full tuition plus a contribution to living expenses for the two-year MSc — a package worth roughly €75,000 for non-EU students

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Typically closes 1 December for programmes starting the following September

Germany

Partial funding

TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid

Technical University of Munich

Varies by scheme, from monthly stipends to tuition support and hardship grants

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by scheme across the academic year

United Arab Emirates

Full funding

UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students

United Arab Emirates University

Tuition waiver with a monthly stipend and, for many awards, on-campus accommodation and health insurance

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Assessed from the graduate admission application — admission rounds close a few months before each semester

Canada

Partial funding

UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships

University of British Columbia

Up to C$20,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of study

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Automatic consideration with UBC admission applications, usually due mid-January

Canada

Varies funding

International Scholars Program

University of British Columbia

Need-and-merit awards, including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, covering tuition and living costs proportional to financial need, renewable for up to three further years

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Requires school nomination — internal deadlines typically fall in November, with UBC deadlines in early December

New Zealand

Partial funding

UC International First Year Scholarship

University of Canterbury

Up to NZ$15,000 towards first-year tuition, with separate regional awards including NZ$5,000 for students from India

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Applications for the following year typically open mid-year and close in August

Ireland

Partial funding

UCC SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarship

University College Cork

A tuition fee reduction for non-EU entrants to Science, Engineering and Food Science programmes

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application — awarded automatically from academic results

Ireland

Varies funding

UCD Global Excellence Scholarships

University College Dublin

Typically 50% or 100% tuition awards for exceptional candidates, alongside smaller regional merit awards

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by award and region — many rounds close between March and June for September entry

United Kingdom

Varies funding

UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship

University College London

Around 30 awards per year: some cover full tuition plus maintenance, others full tuition only

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in late March or April for September entry — check the current cycle

Switzerland

Partial funding

UNIL Master's Grants

University of Lausanne

CHF 1,600 a month for ten months a year for the full length of the master's, plus guaranteed student housing

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: 1 November for entry the following academic year

Ireland

Partial funding

UCC International Scholarships

University College Cork

College-specific awards, commonly between €2,000 and €10,000 off tuition, with a small number of larger merit awards

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Deadlines vary by college and award — most fall between March and June

Canada

Partial funding

University of Alberta International Admission Scholarship

University of Alberta

Up to C$10,000 towards tuition, awarded automatically to admitted students with superior academic results

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate deadline — assessed with your admission application

New Zealand

Partial funding

International Student Excellence Scholarship

University of Auckland

Up to NZD 10,000 credited toward first-year tuition fees, with dozens of awards each intake

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Two rounds a year, typically closing in April for Semester Two and November for Semester One

Canada

Partial funding

International Entrance Scholarship

University of Calgary

CAD 20,000, renewable in years two to four for students who maintain a strong GPA

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes at the start of December for the following September intake

Ireland

Partial funding

University of Galway International Student Scholarships

University of Galway

Merit and excellence fee reductions, commonly €5,000 and up to €10,000 depending on college and level

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Usually assessed on a rolling basis until funds are allocated — apply early in the cycle

Finland

Partial funding

University of Helsinki Scholarship

University of Helsinki

A tuition-fee waiver of 50% or 100% for the two years of the master's; most awards cover 50%

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Assessed with the master's application, which typically closes in January

Finland

Partial funding

University of Oulu International Scholarship

University of Oulu

A tuition fee waiver, awarded at varying percentages by academic merit

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Applied for together with the programme application, typically in January

Australia

Full funding

University of Sydney International Scholarship

University of Sydney

Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend for research master's and PhD candidates

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Automatic consideration with research admission — apply by the round deadlines, typically September and December for the following year

Netherlands

Varies funding

University of Twente Scholarship

University of Twente

Between roughly €3,000 and €22,000 for one year — top awards approach full tuition for non-EU students

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Two rounds a year, typically closing 1 February and 1 May for September entry

Canada

Partial funding

International Student Entrance Scholarships

University of Waterloo

Awards of typically CAD 10,000, with a wider set of entrance scholarships from CAD 1,000 upwards assessed automatically

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: No separate application for most awards — assessed from admission applications, typically complete by March for September entry

Australia

Varies funding

UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

A$20,000 a year towards tuition, with full-tuition awards for the strongest candidates

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Rounds typically close in the spring and again in the autumn — check the current dates

Sweden

Partial funding

Uppsala University Global Scholarship

Uppsala University

Full tuition-fee waiver for a one- or two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications typically close in January, shortly after the master's application deadline

Australia

Partial funding

UQ International Excellence Scholarship

University of Queensland

A 25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the programme

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: No separate application — assessed from the admission application

Switzerland

Partial funding

USI Master's Scholarships

Università della Svizzera italiana

Merit-based tuition reductions and grants, varying by faculty and scheme

Study level: Postgraduate
Deadline: Varies by scheme — several align with the master's admission rounds

Japan

Partial funding

University of Tokyo Fellowship

University of Tokyo

A research grant-in-aid of ¥200,000 a month for the standard period of the graduate programme

Study level: Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline: Nominations run through the graduate school you apply to, alongside the admission application

Australia

Partial funding

UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship

University of Technology Sydney

A tuition fee reduction for the standard duration of the course

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Most UTS international scholarships are assessed automatically

Canada

Full funding

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Government of Canada

C$50,000 per year for three years

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: University-internal deadlines typically fall in the autumn, with the national deadline around early November

New Zealand

Partial funding

VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship

Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

A partial tuition award applied to the first year of study

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Assessed from the admission application — apply well before the trimester start date

New Zealand

Partial funding

Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship

University of Waikato

Up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate study and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate study

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Applied for through the enrolment portal after starting an application to enrol

United Kingdom

Full funding

Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships

University of Warwick

Full overseas tuition plus an annual maintenance stipend for up to three and a half years

Study level: Doctoral
Deadline: Typically closes in early January for an October start

Japan

Partial funding

Waseda University Okuma Memorial Scholarship

Waseda University

A one-year award, commonly in the range of ¥400,000 to ¥800,000, for privately financed international students

Study level: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline: Applications open to enrolled students, usually early in the spring term

United Kingdom

Full funding

Westminster Undergraduate Full International Scholarship

University of Westminster

Full tuition, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Typically closes in the spring for September entry

Canada

Partial funding

York University Global Leader of Tomorrow Award

York University

Awards of up to C$20,000 a year, renewable across the degree where results are maintained

Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Assessed from the undergraduate admission application — apply by the February deadline

Scholarship terms, values and deadlines change every award cycle. Always confirm the current details on the official programme website, linked on each scholarship page, before you apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Scholarships for Indian students — what students ask us most.

Which scholarships can Indian students actually get?

Three groups. India-specific and India-heavy schemes: Felix Scholarships, Orange Tulip's India programme and the Rhodes India constituency. Country-list schemes that include India: Commonwealth Master's and PhD, Chevening, GREAT, DAAD's EPOS and Helmut Schmidt programmes, the Swedish Institute Scholarships, Manaaki New Zealand and Fulbright, among others in this collection. And every award open to all international students — most university merit and entrance scholarships worldwide. Always confirm the current cycle's country list on the official programme site.

Can Indian students get a full scholarship to study abroad?

Yes, but almost entirely at postgraduate level: Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright and the Swedish Institute awards cover tuition and living costs for master's or doctoral study. Fully funded undergraduate awards are rare and brutally competitive — Toronto's Lester B. Pearson is the famous example. Most Indian undergraduates who cut costs meaningfully do it by stacking a university entrance award on top of a destination with lower base fees.

Do these scholarships cover the whole family budget — flights, visa, living costs?

Only the fully funded government flagships do: Chevening and Commonwealth, for example, cover tuition, a living stipend and return flights. University merit awards are usually tuition discounts — ₹8–20 lakh of relief on a degree, with living costs, visa fees, insurance and flights still on the family. Read each award's value line carefully, and budget against the total cost of attendance, not the tuition sticker.

When should Indian students start scholarship applications?

Twelve to eighteen months before the intake. Chevening opens in August and closes in early November for the following September; Commonwealth nominations run October to December; university entrance awards are mostly decided with admission, which rewards applying early in the cycle. Starting in Class 12 board year (for undergraduate) or final year of your bachelor's (for postgraduate) is on time — later than that and the best deadlines have already passed.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.