Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad
Besides the lack of financial support, these 3 other factors act as the biggest detriments:
- Immigration Concerns
- Language Concerns
- The emergence of Quality options in India
While these three factors are hard to solve, getting financial support for their Masters is one of the easiest to counter!
Many universities along with government and private agencies have offered scholarships to select students. These scholarships may be hard to obtain, but they remain one of the best ways to fund your masters especially due to increasing tuition fees. Add to this the fact that competition and demand to pursue Masters abroad is increasing, a scholarship is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury.
As a matter of fact, there are 16 billion euros worth of scholarships available solely in Europe every year!
But the sad part is, millions of scholarships are going to waste not only because of a lack of confidence in his/her own profile, or missing out on deadlines, but mainly due to a lack of awareness of the options available to a prospective student.
Many students think scholarships are merely for the academically inclined, or the athletic prodigies. However, several types of scholarships are offered, including artistic scholarships, employee scholarships, and personality type related scholarships.Also,there are many scholarships for Indian students to study abroad.
Searching for the right scholarship may be challenging. With an overwhelmingly large number of scholarships for Indian Students are available, it would be difficult to know where to look for, and what to look for. Besides, keeping track of their deadlines and requirements would be a major hassle, especially if the application season is approaching.
With a structured approach to finding scholarships for Indian students, and then tackling the scholarship essays, you can save a lot of money, up to even $500,000, in your pursuit towards higher education.
So, check out this brief and diverse selection of scholarships for Indian Students, sorted by the countries.
1.Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships:
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at select U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management, Environmental Science/Studies, Higher Education Administration, International Legal Studies, Public Administration, Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.
Eligibilty:
In addition to the General Prerequisites (click on this link to know more: https://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx ) the applicants should:
- Have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
- Have at least three years’ full-time (paid) professional work experience relevant to your proposed field of study by the application deadline;
- Demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
- Must not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program; and
- If employed, follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.
Benefit
- J-1 visa support;
- Round-trip economy class air travel from applicant’s home city to the host institution in the U.S.
- Funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; and
- Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships provide no financial support for dependents.
2. Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship
The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship is offered to students in fields such as Sustainable Development, Finance and Banking, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change, Urban and Regional Planning, Democratic Institution Building, Public Health,
Application deadlines vary by country.
Eligibility Criteria
- An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
- A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
- Limited or no prior experience in the United States
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- A record of public service in the community
- English language ability
Benefits
- Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
- Pre-academic English language training, if required;
- A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
- Accident and sickness coverage;
- Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
- A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences
Check out this link to know more about the deadlines and the details of the scholarship: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/
3.Inlaks Scholarships:
The foundation has awarded scholarships for Indians since 1976. Only those talented people who have a flair for their chosen field are chosen.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarships are open to all Indian citizens resident in India.
- Candidates are expected to hold a good first degree from a recognized University in India.
- Indian citizens who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized university outside India, must have resided continuously and been employed or been studying in India, for at least two years at the time of applications.
- Candidates holding a postgraduate degree from university outside India or those who have started but not completed a postgraduate degree outside India are not eligible. Institutions must only be top rank.
- It is essential that you already have the admission/ offer letter to a highly ranked institution and the course chosen.
- Candidates must be under 30 years of age as of 1 July, in the year of application.
- The award of other grants, teaching assistantships and support from other sources for the proposed program will be regarded by the foundation as a positive factor.
- Applications are also encouraged from young people currently employed.
Check out this link to know more details: https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits
The scholarships are of two types:
- Scholarships for University Courses: Scholarships (of not more than USD 1,00,000) are granted at the top American, European and UK institutions. If your tuition fee + living expenses are going to exceed USD 1,00,000, then you must show proof that you can cover your extra costs on your own
The Foundation does not give scholarships for Indian students in the following subjects: Engineering, Computer Science, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Fashion Design, Music and Film Animation.
- Scholarships for Specific Programs Proposed by the Candidate: Scholarships for Research, training or Professional improvement to be carried out abroad either independently or attached to a leading Institution, and not leading to a degree.
Candidates must provide the full details of the proposed program along with the bifurcations in the financial requirement like travelling, maintenance allowance and Tuition fees.
UK
1. Commonwealth Scholarships
These Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships allow successful applicants to benefit from the expertise provided by universities in low and middle-income countries around the Commonwealth. They are majority funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
The scholarships give talented students – who can be from any Commonwealth country other than the host country – the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree while developing new skills and experiencing life in another country.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, other than the host country.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level.
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British
Protected Person - Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
Benefits
- The scholarships are fully-funded, providing full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).
- They are for Master’s courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
Check out this link to know more details: https://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/
2. INDIA 4EU II
India4EU II provides scholarships for Indian students, researchers, and staff in order to study, do research, training or teaching at one of the European Universities of the Partnership.
Eligibility
In accordance with the Erasmus Mundus scheme, different scholarships are available for different Target Groups and Mobility Types and with specific eligibility conditions. Follow the instructions below to check:
- If you meet the general eligibility conditions
- What Target Group you belong to
- What Mobility Type you can apply for
- If you meet the specific eligibility conditions related to your Target group and Mobility type.
Benefits
- The scholarship includes a monthly subsistence allowance of 1,000 Euro paid by the Partnership for the duration of the mobility period:
- Scholarship will also pay for your travel costs (maximum 2,000 euro)
- Will provide you with a high quality individual insurance coverage on health, travel, accident for the duration of your mobility period
- Cover all university fees at the hosting universities.
Check out this link to know more details: http://www.india4eu.eu/scholarships
3. Euraxees UK
EURAXESS UK is a British Council managed hub which aids researchers in their career development, supporting mobility and acting as a support mechanism for researchers moving abroad or moving to the UK.
The categories of grants available include: fully-funded awards; visiting fellowships in agreed subjects at specific institutions; grants for research and professional visits; grants for doctoral study; and grants to attend the Scottish Universities Summer School.
Eligibility
- A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
- Applying to pursue full-time residential courses of study at colleges approved by EURAXEES
- Agree to undertake a research aiding the UK government either alone or through an organization.
Benefits
Funding sources can differ according to career stage and eligibility criteria can vary between organisations. Be sure to check your eligibility for certain sources before applying
- Travel grants provide funding for researchers to travel to or from the UK for conferences, workshops or short courses. They can also support travel to partner institutions to develop collaborations. Different schemes will vary according to their requirements, levels of funding and restrictions concerning total or part costs, including the registration fees and travel.
- Temporary or fixed-term contract for researchers who have gained a graduate or postdoctoral qualification. These are usually completed in an institution or involve laboratory-based research in the UK or another country.
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Some funding agencies offer support for international events, meetings, conferences or workshops. These may cover a range of subjects, skills, training, networking and knowledge-sharing.
Full information about the various types of scholarships for Indian students available, and guidance on eligibility and how to apply, can be found on this website: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/united-kingdom/uk-home
4. Goa Education Trust Scholarships 2016 (GET)
The Goa Education Trust (GET) scholarship provides Indian students from Goa with an opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in any academic field in the U.K.
The GET scholarship is offered by two public charitable groups in Goa, namely Dempo and Fomento, and managed by the British Council in India, U.K.’s international organization for educational and cultural relations. The number of scholarships offered varies year to year.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a GET scholarship, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- You must be an Indian national holding a valid Indian passport, be a resident and a domicile of the state of Goa or born to Goan parents.
- You must be residing in India at the time of application.
- You must have confirmed admission to a Master’s course in the U.K. for up to one year.
- You must be 30 or below in age at the time of application.
- An excellent and consistent academic record and extracurricular achievements
Benefits
- Partial or full tuiton fee covered by the organization.
To avail the scholarship, you need to first contact them via phone or email, and follow the standard procedure to avail it.
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Germany
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding – Dr. Angela Merkel Scholarship
The Dr. Angela Merkel Scholarship Program for Indian Law students was established in 2011. The program awards scholarships to six Indian graduate students each year for enrolment in a master’s degree program in European Law at a German university
Eligibility criteria
- Candidate should be an Indian citizen
- A 1st class Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the award of last degree and application deadline
- Candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.
Benefits
- One-off scholarship payment of 850 euros; participants from the countries defined by the OECD-DAC-List” (Least Developed Countries) receive a scholarship of 1,025 euros.
- The programme funds attendance of language and area studies courses as well as special language / terminology courses that are offered by state or state-recognised German universities and by affiliated language schools.
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Payment of a country-specific travel allowance (exception: Western Europe)
Check out this link to know more details, including the deadlines:
https://www.daad-stiftung.de/foerderprojekte/aktuelle-foerderungen/en/33066-jawaharlal-nehru-award-for-international-understanding-dr-angela-merkel-scholarship/
2. Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships:
The Kurt Hansen Science scholarship targets students from German-speaking countries who want to study abroad and international students, including Indians, who want to study in Germany. All applicants must be interested in becoming science teachers
Applicants should have good to very good grades and show a high level of motivation and personal commitment to the field. The applicant should be currently involved in his or her main course of study or have graduated less than two years ago.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants should have good to very good grades and show a high level of motivation and personal commitment to the field.
- The applicant should be currently involved in his or her main course of study or have graduated less than two years ago.
Benefits
- The amount of the scholarship differs depending on the applicant. Applicants must submit a cost plan to the Board of Trustees who then come to a decision based on the individual needs of the student. Financial support is intended to cover cost of living, travel costs and individual project fees. The scholarship is paid out in installments according to an agreed upon payment plan
The Kurt Hansen Science scholarship application form is available online.
Check out this link to know more details: https://www.bayer-foundations.com/en/international-fellowship.aspx
3.DAAD Master’s Scholarship for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
This scholarship is mainly targeted at very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries in the future. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals. The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from India, Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East
This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarship targets very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.
- The latest university degree should have been obtained during the six years prior to the application for the scholarship.
- Applicants cannot be considered if they have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
- The main DAAD criteria for selection are: the study results, knowledge of English (and German), political and social engagement, a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
Benefits
- DAAD scholarship holders within the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme are exempted from tuition fees.
- The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.
- DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €
Check out this link to know more details: https://www.daad.de/miniwebs/icostjerusalem/en/24639/index.html
4.Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students
The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.
Eligibility
For International Master students who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- Applicants must have completed a first degree. Proof of first professional qualification must be provided
For International Doctoral students who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- The applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state or state-recognised university in Germany. Proof of admission, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application.
- By the application date, preliminary work must have been completed and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
- PhD subjects related to focal points of the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.
Benefits
- Non-EU students: €850 per month plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are in certain cases possible in Germany.
EU students: varies, max. €649 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, may be extended by one semester.
Check out this link to know more details: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships-application
France
1.Eiffel Scholarship
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses.
The scholarship programme funds master’s courses lasting between 12 and 36 months and offers funding for PhD students to spend ten months in France through joint supervision or a joint direction of thesis (preferably the 2nd year of the PhD).
Eligibility
- Nationality: This programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible.
- Age: For Master’s level, the candidate must be at most 30 years old on the date of the selection committee; born on or after 12 March 1987. For Doctoral level, the candidate must be at most 35 years old on the date of the selection committee; born on or after 12 March 1982.
- Origin of applications: Only applications submitted by French educational establishments are accepted. These establishments undertake to enrol scholarship holders on the course for which they have been selected. Applications submitted by any other means shall not be considered. Furthermore, any candidate nominated by more than one establishment shall be disqualified.
- Courses of study: Scholarships are for students wishing to enrol on a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for PhD students. The Eiffel Programme does not apply to French-run master’s courses abroad, as non-PhD scholarship holders must complete at least 75% of their course in France. It does not apply to training under an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract either.
- Combination with other scholarships: Foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French government scholarship under another programme are not eligible, even if the scholarship in question does not include social security cover.
- For Eiffel Master Scholarship: No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study. Students who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship at the master’s level are not eligible to re-apply at the master’s level.
Benefit
- The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150) and can be awarded for 12-36 months.
- In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international return trip, social security cover, and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.
Tuition fees, however, are not covered by the Eiffel Programme
The deadline for applications to Campus France is 12 January 2018.
Check out this link to know more about it: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel
2. Charpak Scholarship
The Charpak Scholarship is specifically meant for Indian Nationals interested to pursue their education in France.
Eligibility
You have to:
- Be an Indian national and reside in India
- Be a student currently enrolled at an Indian Institution of higher learning or a young professional employed in a company for a maximum of 3 years at the time of application
- Be 30 years old maximum at the time of application
- Be a student from Indian Institution and studied in India
- An exception will be made for Charpak scholarship holders who are currently completing their M1 in France. They may reapply for a second year of funding in order to complete their M2. There is no automatic renewal of the scholarship at the M2 level. Acceptance will be subject to academic performance at the M1 level and a new statement of purpose
Benefits
There are 2 scholarships that fall under the Charpak Scholarship category.
Charpak AME Scholarship (Allocation Mensuelle d’Entretien):
- Living allowance 615 euros
- Medical insurance coverage (approximately 300 euros / academic year)
- Student visa fee waiver (16,500 INR approximately)
- Assistance to find affordable student accommodation
Note: Full tuition fee waiver at public universities or partial tuition fee waivers by other institutions, can be granted according to their individual policies
Charpak BCS Scholarship (Bourse de Couverture Sociale):
- Medical insurance coverage (approx 300 euros / academic year)
- Student visa fee waiver (16,500 INR approx)
- Assistance to find affordable student accommodation
Note: Students going for a long term Exchange Program ie 1 year should apply for the Charpak Master Scholarship.
Check out this link to know more: https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/en/page/charpak-scholarships
3. The Emile-Boutmy Scholarship
The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
1.Eiffel Scholarship:
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses.
The scholarship programme funds master’s courses lasting between 12 and 36 months and offers funding for PhD students to spend ten months in France through joint supervision or a joint direction of thesis (preferably the 2nd year of the PhD).
Eligibility
- Nationality: This programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible.
- Age: For Master’s level, the candidate must be at most 30 years old on the date of the selection committee; born on or after 12 March 1987. For Doctoral level, the candidate must be at most 35 years old on the date of the selection committee; born on or after 12 March 1982.
- Origin of applications: Only applications submitted by French educational establishments are accepted. These establishments undertake to enrol scholarship holders on the course for which they have been selected. Applications submitted by any other means shall not be considered. Furthermore, any candidate nominated by more than one establishment shall be disqualified.
- Courses of study: Scholarships are for students wishing to enrol on a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for PhD students. The Eiffel Programme does not apply to French-run master’s courses abroad, as non-PhD scholarship holders must complete at least 75% of their course in France. It does not apply to training under an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract either.
- Combination with other scholarships: Foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French government scholarship under another programme are not eligible, even if the scholarship in question does not include social security cover.
- For Eiffel Master Scholarship: No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study. Students who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level are not eligible to re-apply at master’s level.
Benefits
- The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150) and can be awarded for 12-36 months.
- In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international return trip, social security cover, and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.
- Tuition fees, however, are not covered by the Eiffel Programme
The deadline for applications to Campus France is 12 January 2018.
Check out this link to know more about it: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel
2. Charpak Scholarship:
The Charpak Scholarship is specifically one of the scholarships for Indian students to study abroad particularly to pursue their education in France.
Eligibility
You have to:
- Be an Indian national and reside in India
- Be a student currently enrolled at an Indian Institution of higher learning or a young professional employed in a company for a maximum of 3 years at the time of application
- Be 30 years old maximum at the time of application
- Be a student from Indian Institution and studied in India
- An exception will be made for Charpak scholarship holders who are currently completing their M1 in France. They may reapply for the second year of funding in order to complete their M2. There is no automatic renewal of the scholarship at the M2 level. Acceptance will be subject to academic performance at the M1 level and a new statement of purpose.
Benefits
There are 2 scholarships that fall under the Charpak Scholarship category.
Charpak AME Scholarship (Allocation Mensuelle d’Entretien):
- Living allowance 615 euros
- Medical insurance coverage (approximately 300 euros / academic year)
- Student visa fee waiver (16,500 INR approximately)
- Assistance to find affordable student accommodation
Note: Full tuition fee waiver at public universities or partial tuition fee waivers by other institutions, can be granted according to their individual policies
Charpak BCS Scholarship (Bourse de Couverture Sociale):
- Medical insurance coverage (approx 300 euros / academic year)
- Student visa fee waiver (16,500 INR approx)
Assistance to find affordable student accommodation
Note: Students going for a long term Exchange Program ie 1 year should apply for the Charpak Master Scholarship.
Check out this link to know more: https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/en/page/charpak-scholarships
3. The Emile-Boutmy Scholarship
The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be first time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.
- Candidates who have dual citizenship, including an EU citizenship, are not eligible
- Candidates for the 1 year Master’s programmes are not eligible
- Exchange students are not eligible
- Candidates from Quebec for master’s degree are not eligible
Benefits
- The Emile-Boutmy programme can take two different forms:
- A grant of €10,000 per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters
- A tuition grant of €5,000 per year for the two years of the Masters
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.
If you have been granted for a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
Check out this link to know the details of the scholarship:
https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/content/contact-us-1187
4. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for International Students
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, funded by the European Union, are exclusively awarded to students coming from both EU and non-EU countries including India, that have been selected to attend one of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes at Masters or Doctorate level.
Eligibility
- Please note that each Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme defines its own selection criteria and admission procedures. Students or scholars should contact the
- Consortium offering the Masters /Doctoral Programmes for more information.
Benefits
- The programme offers full-time scholarships and/or fellowships that cover monthly allowance, participation costs, travelling and insurance costs of the students.
- Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies, the duration of studies, and the scholar’s nationality (scholarships for non-EU students are higher than for EU students).
Check out this link to know more about the scholarship:
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/available_partnerships.php
Australia
1.Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Award:
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training administers the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships.
Funding for the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships program is provided by the Australian Government. The program typically offers three–quarters of the scholarships and fellowships funded each year to overseas citizens, with support ranging from short-term fellowships or research placements to full postgraduate degrees.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme
- Be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (including India)
- Commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2018 and no later than 30 November 2018. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2017 are not eligible to apply
- Not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2016, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)
- Not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship.
Benefits
- The scholarship value is up to $140,500 (Masters) or $272,500 (PhD). It includes travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis).
- Health and travel insurance will also be provided for international recipients.
- Endeavour Scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.
The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years for a Masters and up to 4 years for a PhD.
Check out this link to know more about the same:
2.Australian Development Scholarship:
The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), provides scholarships for Indian students and students from selected developing countries in South Asia, South-East Asia, the Pacific and Indian Oceans and Africa to undertake further study in Australia.
Eligibility and selection criteria vary from country to country. Application forms may be obtained from the nearest Australian Embassy or Australian High Commission.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship
- Be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship
- Not be married, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) and not be current serving military personnel
- Not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently
- Not be applying for another long‐term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia
- Have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector)
- Be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken
- Be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to hold a Student Visa.
Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Return air travel
- Establishment allowance
- Contribution to living expenses (CLE)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
- Pre-course English (PCE) fee
Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.
Here’s the link to the same: https://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/scholarships/UOW005133.html
3.Rotary Peace Fellowships:
Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships to pursue a Professional Development Certificate Program or Masters Degree Program related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention at one of the participating peace centers around the world (USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand)
Professional Development Certificate Program or Masters Degree Program in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution.
Eligibility
- Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
- Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
- Excellent leadership skills
- Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
- Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background
Benefits
- Tuition Fees
- Accomodation Provided
- Round-trip transportation
- All internship and field-study expenses.
To know if you’re eligible for the same, you can take the eligibility quiz created by the Rotary club.
Click on this link to know more about the scholarship, and to access the eligibility quiz: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships
4.International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
To attract international postgraduate students to study for a higher degree by research in Australia and support Australia’s research effort. It is available to international research candidates generally with first-class honours degree or equivalent.
Eligibility
- The minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for direct entry to the academic program are met;
- All qualifying programs are complete and satisfactory evidence of completion is provided;
- First Class Honours [equivalence] is attained (refer to the ‘Common Questions’ towards the bottom of this page for more information about honours degrees); and
- Where autonomous sanctions apply the University must gain approval from the relevant authorities to offer admission before shortlisting for scholarships.
Benefits
- Tuition fees of a higher degree by research (HDR) student that would otherwise have been paid by the student. This requires that a university to fully offset tuition fee applicable for a student. This is not a stipend
- An RTP Stipend to assist students with their living costs while undertaking a higher degree by research
- RTP Allowances to assist students with ancillary costs of a higher degree by research (HDR). This includes relocation costs to undertake a HDR, HDR thesis printing and academic publication costs and health cover costs for recipients and their dependents
- RTP scholarships are available for a maximum period of two years for a research masters ORa minimum of three years, up to a maximum of four years (at the discretion of the HEP) for a research doctorate degree.
Check out this link to know more about the same: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/news/international-postgraduate-research-scholarships
These are just some of the common scholarships for Indian students to study abroad known to people. With in-depth searching, you will find hundreds of other scholarship options. However, how can you find out which one is the best for you? Scholarships are very individual, and the best one for you may be completely different from what your friends may get.
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