Top Scholarships for indian students to study abroad 2025
Studying abroad can be expensive — but the good news? There are dozens of scholarships that can help you study abroad for free or at a low cost in 2025.
Whether you’re planning to study in the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, or Dubai, this guide will help you find the best scholarships for Indian students.
1. Chevening Scholarships – UK
- Offered by: UK Government
- Level: Master’s
- Covers: Full tuition, living allowance, airfare, visa fees
- Deadline: Usually Nov each year
- Eligibility: 2 years of work experience, strong academics
➡️ Ideal for future leaders. Highly competitive but worth it.
🇨🇦 2. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Offered by: Canadian Government
- Level: PhD
- Amount: CAD 50,000/year for 3 years
- Eligibility: Research potential, academic excellence
➡️ One of Canada’s most prestigious awards.
🇦🇺 3. Australia Awards Scholarship
- Offered by: Government of Australia
- Level: UG/PG/Research
- Covers: Full tuition, airfare, living costs, insurance
- Eligibility: Excellent academics, leadership qualities
➡️ A golden ticket to top Aussie universities.
🇺🇸 4. Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship – USA
- Offered by: USIEF (India + US Govt)
- Level: Master’s
- Covers: Tuition, living, airfare, insurance
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of work experience
➡️ Best for students targeting top U.S. universities like Harvard, Stanford, MIT.
🇩🇪 5. DAAD Scholarships – Germany
- Offered by: German Academic Exchange Service
- Level: Master’s / PhD
- Covers: Tuition-free education + €934/month stipend + travel grant
- Eligibility: Strong academics, relevant work/research background
➡️ Great for STEM, engineering, business, and social science students.
🏙️ 6. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
- For: Master’s programs at top universities (US, UK, Europe)
- Covers: Up to USD 100,000
- Eligibility: Indian passport holders, under age 30, UG from India
➡️ Highly selective but very generous.
🌐 7. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees – Europe
- Funded by: European Union
- Level: Master’s (joint across 2–3 EU countries)
- Covers: Tuition, monthly allowance, travel, visa
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, SOP, LORs
➡️ Study across multiple countries — huge cultural & academic exposure.
🇦🇪 8. Dubai Government/University Scholarships
- Offered by: Universities like Heriot-Watt, University of Dubai, Middlesex
- Level: UG/PG
- Covers: 30%–100% tuition waivers
- Eligibility: Academic merit, sometimes financial need
➡️ Easy to access compared to Western countries. Short visa process too.
🎓 9. University-Specific Scholarships for Indian Students
| University | Country | Scholarship | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Canada | Lester B. Pearson | Full UG |
| Oxford/Cambridge | UK | Rhodes & Gates Cambridge | Full PG |
| University of Melbourne | Australia | Melbourne Graduate Scholarships | Partial |
| NYU, Stanford, Columbia | USA | Need-based scholarships | Varies |
| RWTH Aachen, TU Munich | Germany | DAAD-funded options | Full/partial |
💡 How to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Scholarship
Here are some tips for Indian students applying in 2025:
✅ Start preparing 10–12 months in advance
✅ Write a strong SOP (Statement of Purpose)
✅ Collect powerful LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
✅ Maintain a solid academic record
✅ Highlight leadership, projects, and social work
✅ Meet deadlines. No exceptions
FAQs – Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad
1.Can I study abroad for free? Yes, with fully funded scholarships like Chevening, Fulbright, or DAAD, you can study abroad with almost zero cost.
2.Do I need IELTS to get a scholarship? In many cases, yes. But some universities accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) letters instead. Our counsellors can guide you.
3. Can I get a scholarship with average marks? Yes — some scholarships focus on leadership, extracurriculars, or financial need. Not all are merit-only.
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