Scholarships for Indian Students Abroad
39+ scholarships across Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, USA, New Zealand & more. Fully funded and partial awards for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students.
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada · Canada
Canada's most prestigious doctoral award. Covers 3 years of PhD study at any Canadian university. Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals.
✅ Eligibility
Nominated by a Canadian university; strong academic record (≥3.5/4 GPA); leadership qualities
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Province of Ontario · Canada
Merit-based award for graduate students at Ontario universities. Available to international students at participating institutions.
✅ Eligibility
Enrolment at an Ontario university; minimum B+ average; full-time enrollment
University of Toronto International Scholars
University of Toronto · Canada
Renewable merit scholarship for outstanding international undergraduate students at UofT.
✅ Eligibility
International students with exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular record
McGill University Entrance Scholarship
McGill University · Canada
Automatic merit scholarship for exceptional international undergraduate applicants at McGill.
✅ Eligibility
International students with 90%+ in their final year of secondary school
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
University of British Columbia · Canada
UBC's most prestigious scholarship for international undergraduate students. Covers full tuition, living costs and more.
✅ Eligibility
Exceptional leadership; financial need; minimum 80% in final year of school
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of Canada · Canada
World-class postdoctoral fellowship for researchers who will positively impact Canada's economy, society, and research strength.
✅ Eligibility
PhD holders applying for postdoctoral research; nominated by a Canadian institution
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO) · UK
UK Government's global scholarship and fellowship programme. Covers full Master's at any UK university. Highly competitive and prestigious.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; 2+ years work experience; academic excellence; leadership potential
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · UK
For talented professionals from Commonwealth nations to study a Master's at a UK university. Funded by DFID.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; first-class degree; commitment to development of home country
GREAT Scholarship – India
British Council / UK Government · UK
Funded by the British Council and UK Government, available at 15+ UK universities for Indian students pursuing postgraduate study.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; applying to a one-year UK postgraduate degree at a participating institution
UCL Global Excellence Scholarship
University College London · UK
Merit-based scholarship for the most outstanding international postgraduate students admitted to UCL.
✅ Eligibility
International applicants with exceptional academic achievement; automatic consideration
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship
University of Edinburgh · UK
Reduces international tuition fees to UK-level for PhD students at the University of Edinburgh.
✅ Eligibility
International PhD applicants of high academic merit
Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship
University of Warwick · UK
Full PhD funding at Warwick covering all tuition fees and providing a generous living stipend for international scholars.
✅ Eligibility
International PhD students; exceptional academic record; strong research proposal
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Government (DFAT) · Australia
The Australian Government's flagship international scholarship. Covers full postgraduate study at an Australian university with a return-home obligation.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; not already completed Australian award; academic excellence; return obligation
Destination Australia Scholarship
Australian Government · Australia
Incentivises international students to study and live in regional Australia, supporting local economies and communities.
✅ Eligibility
Enrolled at a regional Australian university; any level of study
UNSW Global Excellence Scholarship
UNSW Sydney · Australia
Automatic scholarship for high-achieving international students enrolled in undergraduate programs at UNSW Sydney.
✅ Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants with exceptional academic results
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
University of Melbourne · Australia
Partial scholarship for outstanding international undergraduate applicants at the University of Melbourne.
✅ Eligibility
International students with a minimum 90% aggregate in their equivalent of Year 12
Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
Australian Government · Australia
Government-funded doctoral scholarship available at all Australian universities covering full fees and a living allowance.
✅ Eligibility
Strong research proposal; First Class Honours or equivalent; accepted by an Australian university
DAAD Scholarships for Postgraduate Students
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Germany
Germany's most prestigious international scholarship. Covers full Master's or postgraduate courses at German universities. No tuition fees at German public universities.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizens with Bachelor's degree; above-average academic results; 2+ years work experience
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD / BMZ · Germany
Specifically for professionals from emerging economies like India who want to study development-related Master's programs in Germany.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizens; relevant work experience; return obligation to home country
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship
Heinrich Böll Foundation · Germany
For politically engaged and academically excellent students who are committed to green, democratic and feminist values.
✅ Eligibility
Exceptional academic achievement; social and political engagement; alignment with foundation values
Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Konrad Adenauer Foundation · Germany
For outstanding foreign students who wish to complete a degree or doctoral program at a German university.
✅ Eligibility
Above-average academic performance; civic engagement; Christian Democratic orientation
Free Tuition at German Public Universities
German State Governments · Germany
Most German public universities charge no tuition fees for international students — only a semester administrative fee of ~€300. This makes Germany one of the most affordable study destinations.
✅ Eligibility
Admission to a German public university; B2-level German for German-taught programs; English proficiency for English programs
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
USIEF / US Government · USA
The flagship US exchange scholarship for Indian professionals. Covers full Master's at a US university. One of the most competitive and prestigious fellowships for Indians.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; 3 years work experience; leadership qualities; genuine exchange orientation
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
US Department of State · USA
A professional development (non-degree) program for experienced professionals. Ten months at a US university plus US agency attachments.
✅ Eligibility
Mid-career professionals; 5+ years experience; leadership potential; English proficiency
Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford)
Stanford University · USA
The world's largest fully endowed graduate scholarship. Funds any Stanford graduate degree (law, medicine, MBA, PhD etc.) for 100 students per year globally.
✅ Eligibility
Extraordinary leadership; strong academic record; any Stanford graduate program
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / Cambridge · UK
One of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. For postgraduate (Master's or PhD) study at the University of Cambridge.
✅ Eligibility
Outstanding intellectual ability; leadership; commitment to improving lives; applying to Cambridge
MIT Graduate Research Fellowships
MIT · USA
MIT offers full funding to virtually all PhD students through research and teaching assistantships and fellowship grants.
✅ Eligibility
Exceptional research potential; strong academic record; admitted to MIT PhD program
New Zealand Excellence Awards
Education New Zealand / NZ Government · New Zealand
Awards for outstanding Indian students studying postgraduate programs in New Zealand. Managed by Education New Zealand.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; enrolled in postgraduate program at a NZ university; academic excellence
University of Auckland International Excellence Scholarship
University of Auckland · New Zealand
Merit-based scholarship for international undergraduate students beginning their first year at the University of Auckland.
✅ Eligibility
Outstanding academic record (A/A+ average); first year of undergraduate study
NZ Commonwealth Scholarship
NZ Aid Programme · New Zealand
PhD scholarships for Commonwealth citizens pursuing research that will benefit developing countries.
✅ Eligibility
Commonwealth citizen; strong research proposal; development-related study focus
Government of Ireland International Scholarships
Irish Government / HEA · UK
Annual scholarships for international students to study at Irish higher education institutions. Covers tuition fees and provides living allowance.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; exceptional academic record; applying to Irish universities
NUS Research Scholarship
National University of Singapore · Singapore
Full funding for PhD students at NUS, covering tuition and providing a monthly living stipend.
✅ Eligibility
Strong research background; admitted to NUS PhD program; good academic record
Singapore ASEAN Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Singapore · Singapore
Note: This scholarship is for ASEAN students. Indian students should explore NUS, NTU, and SMU merit scholarships directly.
✅ Eligibility
ASEAN national (not Indian — for ASEAN specifically); exceptional academic record
Nanyang Scholarship (NTU)
Nanyang Technological University · Singapore
NTU's most prestigious scholarship for the most outstanding students, including internationals, covering full tuition and living allowance.
✅ Eligibility
Top academic achievers; strong co-curricular record; bond with NTU
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs · France
France's flagship scholarship for top international students in Master's and PhD programs at French higher education institutions.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen under 30 (Masters) or 35 (PhD); exceptional academic record; nominated by French institution
Holland Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education · Netherlands
Dutch government scholarship for international students from outside the EU/EEA studying in the Netherlands. One-time grant for the first year.
✅ Eligibility
Non-EEA student; Bachelor's or Master's at a Dutch university; excellent academic record
TU Delft Excellence Scholarship
TU Delft · Netherlands
Highly competitive scholarship for the best international applicants to TU Delft master's programs.
✅ Eligibility
Top 10% of graduating class; strong motivation letter; applying to TU Delft MSc program
Swedish Institute Scholarship (SISGP)
Swedish Institute · Sweden
Sweden's premier scholarship for global leaders. Covers full Master's study at Swedish universities including tuition, living costs, travel and insurance.
✅ Eligibility
Indian citizen; 3+ years work experience; leadership profile; applying for Master's in Sweden
Khalifa University Excellence Scholarship
Khalifa University · UAE
Prestigious scholarship at Khalifa University covering full tuition plus a generous monthly stipend for Master's and PhD students.
✅ Eligibility
Strong academic background; IELTS 6.5+; accepted to Khalifa University Master's or PhD
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