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What Scholarships Are Available for Indian Students Studying Abroad? (2025 Guide)

Studying abroad can be expensive, but numerous prestigious scholarships, fellowships, and grants are available to Indian students—many of which cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and more. Here’s how you can access top funding opportunities for your global education.

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🎓 Top Scholarships & Fellowships for Indian Students

1. Fulbright‑Nehru Master's & Doctoral Fellowships (USA)

Highly competitive, government-funded scholarships covering tuition, travel, and living expenses for postgraduate study in the United States. Ideal for academic achievers with leadership qualities. WeMakeScholars+3GradRight+3Nomad Credit+3

2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

Awarded by the UK government for master’s programs at leading universities. Covers tuition, living stipend, travel, and other costs. Known for strong alumni networks. GradRightWikipedia

3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (Europe)

Fully funded scholarships offering tuition, living, travel, and insurance for joint European Master’s programs—often across multiple universities. 101 Indian students received them recently. Nomad Credit+6Wikipedia+6Navbharat Times+6

4. Tata Scholarship for Cornell University (USA)

Fully covers undergraduate study at Cornell University for Indian citizens with exceptional records and strong leadership potential. GradRight+4Top Universities+4theworldgrad.com+4

5. Gates Cambridge Scholarship (UK)

Awarded for postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge. Covers tuition, living costs, and academic development. Highly competitive and selective. scholarships.com+6Wikipedia+6theworldgrad.com+6

6. Türkiye Scholarships (Turkey)

Government-funded scholarships at all academic levels—associate to PhD. Includes tuition waiver, monthly stipend, language training, and health insurance. Wikipedia

7. University‑specific Scholarships & Offers

  • Macquarie University (Australia): Early Acceptance Scholarship offering AUD $10,000/year (~25% tuition waiver). The Times of India

  • University of Glasgow (UK): MBA Scholarship for Sep 2025 intake, offering up to £18,850 (~₹19 lakh) to outstanding candidates with confirmed offer letters. The Economic Times+1Navbharat Times+1

8. Other Notable Scholarships & Resources

🔗 Useful Resources & Databases

📌 Quick Table of Scholarships

Scholarship / Program

Country

Level

Coverage

Fulbright‑Nehru Fellowship

USA

Master's/PhD

Tuition, travel, living expenses

Chevening Scholarship

UK

Master’s

Tuition, stipend, travel, allowances

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Europe

Master’s

Full tuition, living, travel, insurance

Tata Cornell Scholarship

USA

Undergraduate

Full tuition at Cornell University

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

UK

Postgraduate

Tuition, living, academic grants

Türkiye Scholarships

Turkey

All Levels

Tuition, stipend, language support

University‑specific Awards

Various

UG/PG

Partial or full tuition waivers

GyanDhan Test‑Based Scholarship

Multiple

UG/PG

₹5 lakh award

✅ How to Apply—Actionable Next Steps

  1. Visit Official Portals: Apply through scholarship-specific websites like Fulbright, Chevening, Erasmus, Türkiye Scholarships, and university pages.

  2. Match Eligibility Criteria: Check deadlines, required documents, language scores, and academic profile alignment.

  3. Prepare Quality SOP & LORs: Focus on distinct leadership and academic achievements.

  4. Start Application Early: Some programs open 9–12 months before intake—missing deadlines means missing the opportunity.

  5. Get Expert Assistance: Consult Renascence Global for personalized guidance in shortlisting scholarships and preparing strong applications.

📋 Final Thoughts

Scholarships can make or break your international education plans. From fully funded government masterminds like Fulbright, Erasmus, and Chevening to university-specific offerings and India-based scholarship programs, there’s funding available—if you know where and how to apply.

👉 To receive personalized scholarship mapping and application support, book a free consultation today with Renascence Global, Indore.

 
 
 

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