Top 10 Scholarships To Study Abroad

Every year thousands of Indian students pursue their dream of studying abroad. While most students are self-funded, there are several scholarships that are awarded to Indian students via various schemes from host countries. We would like to highlight the 10 most popular scholarships to study abroad, which you could take advantage of:

1. Tata Scholarship

Available to 20 students from India, the Tata Group allows Cornell University to grant financial aid to undergraduate students from India. To receive this scholarship, a student must be a resident of India and have attended high school in India. The student must be offered admission to Cornell University via a fair admission process and be eligible for need-based financial aid.

2. Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI)

The University of Adelaide in Australia offers a limited number of Adelaide Scholarships International to exceptional and outstanding international graduates from India to pursue their Masters or Doctorate degree by research. Students must show outstanding academic performance in their four-year Bachelor’s Degree. Students must be proficient in English.

3. Erasmus Mundus

This popular scholarship affords Indian students to study for a post-graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Students with a BSc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and other related fields are eligible to apply. Students must be proficient in English to qualify for this scholarship.

4. Chevening Scholarships

The Government of the United Kingdom offers this prestigious scholarship. Academically outstanding students from India can pursue a one-year post-graduate degree at any university in the United Kingdom. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to ensure that universities help develop future global leaders. More than 60 Indian students are afforded this scholarship annually. Students must follow strict application processes.

5. Rhodes Scholarships

This highly acclaimed scholarship awards 5 Indian students who are academically outstanding a fully paid scholarship to study at the prestigious Oxford University. The scholarship intends to create selfless future global leaders and change-makers. Students must be above 19 years of age and not older than 25 years of age.

6. Felix Scholarship

Underprivileged Indian students interested in studying for an MBA degree at any university in the United Kingdom can apply for this scholarship. Students must have a first-class Bachelor’s Degree from any Indian University and be below 30-years-old to be eligible for application and consideration.

7. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

This highly sought-after scholarship is afforded to Indian students who do not have the financial aid to pursue their education. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized Indian University and at least 2 years of work experience before applying for a post-graduate degree. The student must be under 30 to be considered for this scholarship.

8. Australia Awards Scholarship

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) offers a wide range of fully paid scholarships to students from India. Students must have a recognized undergraduate degree from specific Indian universities. Students must display proficiency in the English language.

9. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

This prestigious lifetime achievement scholarship awards are afforded to academically outstanding students. This scholarship is offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF). To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a four-year degree, three years of work experience and must display excellent communications, community, and leadership skills.

10. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship

This scholarship, awarded by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, allows students from India to pursue a Master’s and Ph.D. program in the United Kingdom. Students must display exceptional leadership skills and contribute towards uplifting and building their home nation. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a minimum of 60% marks in Social Sciences and Humanities or a minimum of 65% in Agriculture, Science, Technology, and Engineering subjects.

At Maven Consulting Services, we take pride in ensuring that students placed in our care are afforded the best educational opportunities abroad. Contact us today for overseas education consultancy and put your future in our capable hands. We plan and coordinate perfectly so you can work smartly towards your academic goals.