Scholarship finder

Find scholarships to fund your studies abroad

Government, university and India-funded scholarships open to Indian students — with what they cover, who can apply and when applications usually close.

5 scholarships (including programmes that fund study in several countries)

Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's

European Union

Participation costs, travel and a monthly allowance while studying in two or more European countries.

Who can apply: Open to students worldwide, including India; apply to individual joint programmes.

Postgraduate

Usually October to January (programme specific)Official site
Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to US$100,000 towards tuition, living and travel at top universities in the US, UK and Europe.

Who can apply: Indian citizens under 30 with an admission offer from a leading foreign university.

PostgraduatePhD

Usually March–AprilOfficial site
Partial fundingNetherlands

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education & universities

€5,000 one-off payment in the first year.

Who can apply: Non-EEA students starting a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch university.

UndergraduatePostgraduate

Usually 1 February or 1 May (university specific)Official site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

J.N. Tata Endowment

Loan scholarship for postgraduate study abroad, plus possible travel grant.

Who can apply: Indian nationals with a good academic record applying for higher study abroad.

PostgraduatePhD

Usually MarchOfficial site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust

Interest-free loan scholarships; top candidates may receive larger awards.

Who can apply: Indian nationals with a first-class degree and an admission offer from a reputed foreign university.

Postgraduate

Usually MarchOfficial site

Fees, deadlines and awards are indicative and change every year (last reviewed October 2026). Always confirm on the official website before applying — or ask a ReCampus counsellor to check for you.

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