Top Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad (2025 Guide)

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Studying abroad is a dream for many Indian students, but the high cost of tuition, living expenses, and travel can be a major hurdle. Thankfully, numerous international and Indian organizations offer scholarships to help deserving students pursue global education. Here are some of the top scholarships for Indian students to study abroad in 2025, categorized by destination and eligibility.

🌍 1. Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (USA)

• For: Indian students pursuing a master’s degree in the U.S.
• Covers: Tuition, living expenses, travel, and health insurance
• Fields: Public administration, international affairs, public health, women’s studies, and more
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3 years of work experience, leadership qualities

🇬🇧 2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

• For: Future global leaders pursuing a 1-year master's degree in the UK
• Covers: Full tuition, travel costs, and a monthly stipend
• Eligibility: Undergraduate degree, 2 years of work experience, strong academic and leadership background

🇬🇧 3. Commonwealth Scholarships (UK)

• For: Students from Commonwealth countries (including India)
• Covers: Tuition, airfare, living allowance
• Eligibility: Academic excellence and development-focused course selection

🇦🇺 4. Australia Awards Scholarships

• For: Undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian universities
• Covers: Tuition fees, living expenses, travel, and health cover
• Eligibility: Academic merit, commitment to development, return to India after course completion

🇪🇺 5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EU)

• For: Master’s programs offered by a consortium of European universities
• Covers: Tuition, travel, insurance, and monthly living stipend
• Eligibility: Academic merit, bachelor's degree, acceptance into Erasmus Mundus course

🇨🇦 6. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)

• For: Doctoral students (PhD)
• Award: CAD 50,000/year for 3 years
• Eligibility: Academic excellence, research potential, leadership

🇸🇬 7. SINGA – Singapore International Graduate Award

• For: PhD students in science and engineering
• Covers: Full tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, and settlement allowance
• Eligibility: Strong academic record, research potential, English proficiency

🇯🇵 8. MEXT Scholarships (Japan)

• For: Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs
• Covers: Tuition, monthly allowance, travel
• Eligibility: Age limits and academic criteria as per program

🏛️ 9. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

• For: Master’s programs at top universities in the U.S., UK, and Europe
• Covers: Tuition, living expenses (up to $100,000 USD)
• Eligibility: Indian citizen, age under 30, excellent academic background

🏛️ 10. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University (USA)

• For: Indian undergraduate students accepted to Cornell
• Covers: Full financial aid for the entire degree
• Eligibility: Admitted to Cornell and demonstrate financial need

✅ Tips to Secure a Scholarship

• Start research early (at least 12–18 months in advance)
• Focus on academics, leadership, and community work
• Build a strong SOP (Statement of Purpose) and LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
• Prepare for IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT, depending on scholarship requirements
• Keep documents organized and meet all deadlines

🏁 Final Thoughts

Studying abroad is more accessible than ever — you just need to find the right scholarship and apply with confidence. With academic excellence, clarity of goals, and a strong application, these scholarships can turn your dream of international education into reality.