Top Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad

Studying abroad can be a dream for many. Multiple prestigious colleges and universities open the doors to a bright and settled life outside India. However, the extreme expenses can hinder achieving these goals and securing admissions to some of the best international universities. So, let's take a look at some top scholarships that can help Indian students reduce their expenses. 

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Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships

The US-India Educational Foundation offers these fellowships and are for those seeking to pursue their master's in the United States of America. Applicants must have completed their bachelor's and three years of professional work experience. Visa, flight tickets, tuition funding, living costs, etc., will be covered under this fellowship. Fields covered include- Economics, Environmental Science, Higher Education Administration, International Legal studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Health, Sustainability and Urban and Regional Planning.  

Application deadline for 2026 entrants- May 14, 2025

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship

This scholarship is for students from the Commonwealth who can't afford or face difficulties in studying in the UK. This also focuses on postgraduate studies, although doctorate scholarships are also provided. Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree and need to clarify their financial situation. Indian students need to apply to the Under Secretary to the Govt of India Ministry of Education as a nominator. 

Application deadlines will be announced in December for the 2026-27 academic year. 

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees

This scholarship offers students the opportunity to continue their academic journey in countries in the European Union. You can get either a joint degree from at least two institutions or multiple degrees. You need to complete a bachelor's degree before your master's programme starts. These scholarships cover travel expenses, visas, and living allowances.  

Applications should be submitted between October and January for courses in the following academic year. 

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship scheme allows Indians to study abroad in the United Kingdom, USA, or across Europe. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel and health allowance up to USD 100,000. Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and have a CGPA of 6.8 and above for the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Fine Arts courses and the Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science courses, with a CGPA of 7.2 and above. They also need to secure admission to the institution

Conclusion

Students wishing to study abroad but facing difficulties in affording the tuition, travel, and living costs can definitely go ahead and apply for these scholarships for ease in their expenses. University-specific scholarships can also help in this regard. It is highly recommended that you start polishing your applications immediately for the 2026 academic year so that you can be a step closer to achieving your dreams. 

We know and understand that the application process can be overwhelming, so we are here for you. The study abroad experts at Hello Study Global are there for you every step of the way. From preparing for entrance exams to college applications, we will guide you to success.

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