Top Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad in 2025

Top International Scholarships for Indian Students
?? 1. Chevening Scholarships (UK)
Offered by: UK Government

Covers: Full tuition fees, living allowance, airfare

Eligibility: Strong academic background + 2 years work experience

Level: Master’s

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?? 2. Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships (USA)
Offered by: United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Covers: Tuition, living, travel, and health insurance

Eligibility: Indian bachelor's degree + 3 years of experience

Level: Master’s

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?? 3. Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Scholarships
Offered by: Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Covers: Research, internships, tuition support

Eligibility: UG, PG & PhD students enrolled in Indian universities
4. Australia India Research Students Fellowship (AIRS)
Offered by: Government of Australia

Covers: Research exchange, travel, living costs

Eligibility: PhD scholars from Indian institutions

5. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
Offered by: German Academic Exchange Service

Covers: Tuition (free in most German universities), monthly stipend, travel

Eligibility: UG, PG, and PhD students

6. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Offered by: Inlaks Foundation (India)

Covers: Up to $100,000 for tuition + living

Eligibility: Indian students applying to top universities in US, UK, or Europe (excluding STEM fields)
7. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University (USA)
Offered by: Tata Education and Development Trust

Covers: Full tuition for undergrad students at Cornell

Eligibility: Indian nationals with admission to Cornell