Scholarship finder
Government, university and India-funded scholarships open to Indian students — with what they cover, who can apply and when applications usually close.
11 scholarships (including programmes that fund study in several countries)
UK Government (FCDO)
Tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights and visa costs for a one-year master's.
Who can apply: Citizens of eligible countries including India; at least two years' work experience; must return home for two years afterwards.
Postgraduate
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Tuition, airfare, living allowance and other allowances.
Who can apply: Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries including India; nominated through the national nominating agency.
PostgraduatePhD
Gates Cambridge Trust
Full cost of study, maintenance allowance, airfare and visa costs.
Who can apply: Non-UK citizens applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at Cambridge.
PostgraduatePhD
Rhodes Trust
University and college fees, living stipend and flights for postgraduate study at Oxford.
Who can apply: Has a dedicated India constituency; age and academic criteria apply.
PostgraduatePhD
University of Oxford
Course fees and a grant for living expenses.
Who can apply: All graduate applicants — considered automatically when applying by the course deadline.
PostgraduatePhD
Felix Trust
Tuition, living costs and flights at Oxford, Reading or SOAS.
Who can apply: Indian nationals (and some other developing countries) with a first-class degree who cannot fund study themselves.
PostgraduatePhD
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
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
British Council & UK universities
At least £10,000 towards tuition for a one-year taught master's.
Who can apply: Indian citizens (among other countries); applies to participating universities and courses only.
Postgraduate
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
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
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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