Doing post-graduate abroad can be expensive. Fortunately, there are several scholarship opportunities for Indian students. If you’re planning to pursue a PG course overseas, here are seven scholarships you can apply to:
1. Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships, funded by the UK government, offer Indian students the chance to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university. The scholarship covers university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, an economy-class return flight to the UK, and additional grants and allowances.
2. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
Australia’s government offers these scholarships to international students, including Indians, to pursue a postgraduate degree either by coursework or research in any field of study. The scholarship includes tuition fees, travel allowance, establishment allowance, monthly stipend, health, and travel insurance.
3. Fulbright Foreign Student Program
This program, administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies, offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The scholarship covers tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.
4. DAAD Scholarships with Relevance to Developing Countries
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers these scholarships to students from developing countries, including India, to pursue postgraduate courses with relevance to developing countries. The scholarships can cover living expenses, travel costs, and German language courses.
5. Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford
The Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford stands as a beacon of academic excellence and heritage. This esteemed scholarship invites exceptional students globally, including India, to immerse themselves in Oxford’s rich academic environment. It generously covers all university and college fees, provides a personal stipend for living expenses, and takes care of your airfare to Oxford and back home at the beginning and end of your scholarship term.
6. Inlaks Scholarships
Inlaks Scholarships provide the opportunity for young people with exceptional talent in any field to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills to operate in society, thus making them a future vehicle of change in their environment. The scholarships cover tuition fees, adequate living expenses, one-way travel, and health allowance.
7. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian students
This fellowship program, funded by Reliance Industries, provides financial assistance to Indian students wishing to pursue an MBA at Stanford. The fellowship pays for approximately 80% of the estimated cost of attendance, including tuition and associated fees for each year of the two-year Stanford MBA Program.
Country-Based Scholarships for PG Studies
Let’s take a look at some other scholarships that are country-specific.USA
- Fulbright – Nehru Research Fellowships
- The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
- The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships
- East-West Center Scholarships and Fellowships
UK
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
- Saltire Scholarships
- The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
- Marshall Scholarships
- The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships
Germany
- DAAD Research Grants
- The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship
- Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowships
Australia
- Australia Awards Scholarships
- Research Training Program (RTP)
- Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law
- Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
Canada
- Trudeau Foundation Scholarships
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship
- UBC Four-Year Fellowships
How to Apply for These Scholarships?
Applying for scholarships requires careful research, preparation of documents, and timely applications. An overseas education consultant can provide guidance, helping you navigate the process and enhance your chances of success
Conclusion
Pursuing a postgraduate degree abroad is a big step, but remember, every journey begins with a single step. With these scholarships and the right guidance, your dream of studying abroad is within reach. Talk to an expert today.
