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.

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

Full fundingUnited States

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

USIEF

Tuition, living costs, airfare and health insurance for a master's at a US university.

Who can apply: Indian citizens with a degree equivalent to a US bachelor's and at least three years' work experience.

Postgraduate

Usually May–JulyOfficial site
Full fundingUnited States

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Full tuition, living stipend and travel for any Stanford graduate programme.

Who can apply: Applicants to any Stanford graduate degree who earned a bachelor's within the past seven years.

PostgraduatePhD

Usually early OctoberOfficial site
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
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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