Scholarships Abroad ONLY for Indians

Over the years, the number of Indian students choosing to study abroad has increased significantly. Recognizing this trend, the global education system has introduced numerous scholarships to make international education more accessible for Indian students.

In this blog, we will cover not just five or ten but twenty scholarships exclusively available for Indian students. If you are planning to study abroad, this guide will help you explore fully funded and partial scholarships to support your journey.

UCL India Excellence Scholarship

The University College London (UCL), ranked among the world’s top 10 universities, offers an exclusive ₹5 lakh tuition fee waiver for Indian students pursuing a postgraduate degree. The deadline for this scholarship is the end of February.

Orange Tulip Scholarship India at Tilburg University

Offered by Tilburg University, Netherlands, this scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver worth €11,000 (approximately ₹10 lakh) for Master’s degree programs. The application deadline is usually March or April.

University of Birmingham Lord Karan Bilimoria Chancellor Scholarship

This prestigious scholarship for Master’s students from India covers full tuition fees and university accommodation. Additionally, four more students will receive ₹5 lakh tuition fee discounts. The deadline is usually in October.

Regional Office Scholarship India at Bath Spa University

This scholarship will give Indian Bachelor's and Master's students ₹1-2 lakh tuition fee waiver to study at Bath Spa University in the UK. The deadline for this scholarship will be early June each year.

International Postgraduate Scholarship India at SOAS, University of London

SOAS, University of London, offers Indian postgraduate students a ₹5 lakh tuition fee waiver. The deadline is the end of May.

Deakin Vice Chancellor’s 100% Meritorious Scholarship India

Deakin University, Australia, offers 100% tuition fee waivers to Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students across STEM, creative arts, sports studies, and general studies. Scholarship applications should be submitted at least one month before starting the course.

Imperial College London Scholarships for Indian Scientists

Also known as the Future Leaders Scholarship, this is for Indian students pursuing a postgraduate program at Imperial College London. Applicants should receive an admission offer by early May 2025.

UEA India Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, offers ₹4 lakh tuition fee waivers for Indian undergraduate students. This is an automatic scholarship awarded at the time of application.

UEA International PG Merit Scholarship (India)

The University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, offers ₹5.5-6.5 lakhs tuition fee waivers for Indian postgraduate students. This is an automatic scholarship awarded at the time of application.

Postgraduate India Scholarship at the University of Stirling

The University of Stirling, UK, offers a ₹4 lakh tuition fee waiver for Indian Master’s students. This scholarship is automatic and does not require a separate application.

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program

The University of Sydney, Australia, offers scholarships of ₹5.5 lakh, ₹11 lakh, or ₹21 lakh for Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students. The application deadline is early June.

University of Lincoln South Asia Scholarship

This ₹1-3 lakhs tuition fee waiver is for Indian students pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Lincoln, UK. This scholarship is automatic and does not require a separate application.

Cardiff India Scholarships

Cardiff University, UK, offers ₹5 lakh tuition fee waivers for nearly 50 Master’s programs. The application deadline is late July for September intake.

Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India at the University of Waikato

Located in New Zealand, the University of Waikato provides Indian students with a NZD 15,000 (₹8 lakhs) tuition fee waiver. This scholarship is open year-round.

University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship

The University of Auckland, New Zealand, offers NZD 20,000 (₹9 lakhs) tuition fee waivers for Indian students enrolling in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PG Diploma programs. The deadlines are November and April.

National Overseas Scholarship by the Government of India

This fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance costs, visa fees, airfare, medical insurance, and a contingency allowance for Master’s and PhD programs.

Future of Change Scholarship at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)

UNSW Sydney provides a ₹5.5 lakh tuition fee waiver per year for Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students. This is an automatic scholarship and does not require a separate application.

Maitri Scholarships Australia

Exclusively for Indian students, this scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, travel allowances, health insurance, and temporary accommodation. Interested students should indicate their interest when applying to an Australian university.

With so many scholarships available exclusively for Indian students, pursuing an international degree has never been more accessible. If you need guidance on choosing the right country and scholarship for your studies, connect with our counselors for free advice.