This directory includes verified international scholarship entries for Indian students across the UK, USA, Germany, Japan, Australia, and Europe. For each scheme below, we list the eligibility, what is funded, the apply URL, and the latest deadline we have on file - all sourced from our maintained scholarship dataset.
UK Scholarships for Indian Students
Chevening Scholarship
Prestigious UK government scholarship for one-year Masters at any UK university. Requires 2+ years work experience. Provides full funding - tuition, living, travel and visa. Apply at chevening.org/scholarship/india. The 2026-27 cycle closed 7 October 2025; per the official information, the next cycle is expected to open approximately August 2026.
Commonwealth Scholarship
For Indian citizens to pursue Masters or PhD in the UK, with focus on development-relevant subjects. Preference for candidates unable to afford UK study. Provides full funding - tuition, airfare and living allowance. Nominations are managed through the Ministry of Education, India. Apply at cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk. Previous cycle deadline was 31 January 2026.
Rhodes Scholarship
One of the world's most prestigious scholarships for study at Oxford. Provides full funding - tuition plus GBP 18,180/yr living. Under 1% acceptance rate. Apply at rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk. The 2027-28 cycle for India is open now: applications close 23 July 2026 (23:59 IST), with references due by 6 August 2026.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
For exceptional postgraduate students at Cambridge University. Requires intellectual ability, leadership, and commitment to improving lives. Provides full funding - tuition plus GBP 21,000/yr living plus extras. Apply at gatescambridge.org. The 2026 intake is closed (previous cycle deadline 4 December 2025).
Felix Scholarship
Reserved primarily for Indian nationals with a first-class bachelor's degree, for full-time Masters or PhD at Oxford, Reading or SOAS. Around 6 awards per year covering 100% tuition, a living grant of roughly GBP 18,000-19,000, return airfare and allowances. Requires demonstrated financial need and intent to return to India. Apply through the university's admission process - details at felixscholarship.org; deadlines fall December-March depending on the university.
GREAT Scholarships India
Jointly funded by the UK government's GREAT campaign and the British Council with participating UK universities - 12 postgraduate awards for Indian students in the 2026-27 round, each worth a minimum of GBP 10,000 toward tuition for a one-year Masters. Apply directly to each participating university; the list and links are at britishcouncil.in, and deadlines vary by institution.
🎓USA Scholarships for Indian Students
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship
Jointly funded by the USA and India governments for Masters at US universities. Requires 3+ years work experience and minimum 55% in UG. Provides full funding - tuition, living, travel and insurance. Apply at usief.org.in. The 2027-28 cycle closed 1 July 2026; the next cycle is expected to open in early 2027.
Germany Scholarships for Indian Students
DAAD Scholarship
Germany's largest scholarship for international students, with priority for STEM fields. German public universities are tuition-free, making this highly cost-effective. Provides full funding plus EUR 934/mo for Masters and EUR 1,200/mo for PhD. Apply via the DAAD scholarship database (daad.de). Current cycle deadline is 31 October 2026.
Europe Scholarships for Indian Students
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree
EU-funded joint Masters across 2-3 European universities. Provides full funding - tuition plus EUR 1,400/mo living plus travel. Deadlines vary by program - check the official catalogue at eacea.ec.europa.eu and apply directly to each program.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Four types: Research fellowship, PhD scholarship, PostDoc scholarship, and Art scholarship. Provides a monthly stipend (CHF 2,450/mo for doctoral and art scholarships from January 2026; lower for research fellows), housing allowance, health insurance, tuition fee waiver and a one-off arrival allowance. Deadlines vary by country of origin - check the official site at sbfi.admin.ch for the India-specific deadline.
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
French government scholarship for Masters and PhD. Important: applications must be submitted by a French higher education institution on your behalf - you cannot apply directly. Age limit: 29 for Masters, 35 for PhD. Provides EUR 1,200/mo (Masters) or EUR 2,100/mo (PhD) plus travel and health insurance - tuition fees are not covered by Eiffel itself. Apply via campusfrance.org. Previous cycle deadline was 8 January 2026.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
For non-EU students including Indians to pursue Masters or PhD at Irish higher education institutions. Provides EUR 10,000 stipend plus full tuition fee waiver. Apply at hea.ie. The 2026 cycle is closed (previous cycle deadline 12 March 2026).
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
Hungarian government scholarship for UG, Masters and PhD at Hungarian universities. India is an eligible sending partner. Applications go through the Indian government sending partner, not directly to Hungary. Provides tuition-free study, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution and health insurance. Apply at stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply. Previous cycle deadline was 15 January 2026.
Australia Scholarships for Indian Students
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian government flagship scholarship for Masters in Australia, focused on development-relevant fields. Provides full funding - tuition, living, travel and health cover. Recipients must return to India for 2 years after completion. Per the official information, applications for the current cycle are closed - check australiaawardsindia.org/opportunities/ for future scholarship opportunities.
Japan Scholarships for Indian Students
MEXT Scholarship
Japanese government scholarship for UG, Masters, PhD and research students. Apply through the Japanese Embassy in India (embassy recommendation route) or directly via a Japanese university. English-medium programs available. Provides full funding - tuition plus JPY 117,000-145,000/mo. Apply via the Embassy of Japan in India education pages (in.emb-japan.go.jp). The 2027-intake Embassy cycle closed May 2026; the next cycle opens around April 2027.
South Korea Scholarships for Indian Students
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
South Korean government scholarship for UG, Masters and PhD - fully funded with tuition, a monthly study allowance, airfare, health insurance and a year of Korean language training. India has an annual quota set by NIIED. Apply via the Embassy track (Korean Embassy in India, up to three university choices) or the University track (one university) at studyinkorea.go.kr. The UG cycle typically opens September-October and the graduate cycle February-March.
Türkiye Scholarships for Indian Students
Türkiye Scholarships
Turkish government scholarship covering UG, Masters, PhD and research. Per the official information, applications open January 10 and close February 20 every year. Covers all expenses including flights, accommodation, monthly stipend, tuition and insurance. Apply at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/en. The 2026 cycle is closed (previous cycle deadline 20 February 2026).
Indian Government and Indian Foundation Overseas Scholarships
National Overseas Scholarship
Indian government scholarship specifically reserved for SC/ST students to pursue Masters, PhD or postdoctoral studies at top foreign universities. Family income up to ₹6 lakh/yr. Provides full funding - tuition, living, travel and contingency. 125 slots per year and highly competitive. Apply at nosmsje.gov.in. Round 1 of the 2026-27 cycle closed 2 June 2026; if slots remain unfilled, a second window opens around September-October 2026.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
For exceptional Indians under 30 to study at top universities abroad. Highly competitive and merit-only. Provides up to USD 120,000 covering tuition, living, travel, visa and health. Apply at inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/. Previous cycle deadline was 28 February 2026.
J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
Loan scholarship for Indians pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies abroad at top universities. Highly competitive. Provides up to ₹10 lakh as a loan scholarship, partially convertible to a grant. Apply at jntataendowment.org. Per the official information, applications for Fall 2026 closed 21 March 2026 and the next cycle opens January 2027.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship
For outstanding students with no other means to fund postgraduate studies abroad. Means-tested with no fixed income limit. Provides full funding as 50% grant plus 50% interest-free loan. Apply through the AKF India office via akdn.org. Previous cycle deadline was 31 March 2026.
🎓Key Deadlines
Based on the data we have on file - always confirm the current cycle on the official portal:
- Chevening (UK): 2026-27 cycle closed (previous deadline 7 Oct 2025); next cycle expected to open approximately August 2026
- Commonwealth (UK): previous cycle deadline 31 January 2026
- Rhodes (UK): 2027-28 cycle for India is OPEN - applications close 23 July 2026 (23:59 IST), references due 6 August 2026
- Gates Cambridge (UK): 2026 intake closed (previous deadline 4 December 2025)
- Fulbright-Nehru (USA): 2027-28 cycle closed 1 July 2026; next cycle expected early 2027
- DAAD (Germany): 31 October 2026
- Erasmus Mundus (EU): Check official site - deadlines vary by program
- Swiss Government Excellence: Check official site - deadlines vary by country of origin
- France Eiffel: previous cycle deadline 8 January 2026 (institution-submitted)
- Ireland IES: 2026 cycle closed (previous deadline 12 March 2026)
- Stipendium Hungaricum: previous cycle deadline 15 January 2026
- Australia Awards: Check official site - current cycle closed
- MEXT (Japan): 2027-intake cycle closed May 2026; next cycle opens ~April 2027
- Türkiye Scholarships: 2026 cycle closed (previous deadline 20 February 2026)
- National Overseas Scholarship: Round 1 of 2026-27 closed 2 June 2026; second window possible Sep-Oct 2026
- Inlaks: previous cycle deadline 28 February 2026
- J N Tata Endowment: Fall 2026 cycle closed (previous deadline 21 March 2026); next cycle opens January 2027
- Aga Khan Foundation: previous cycle deadline 31 March 2026
- GKS (South Korea): UG cycle opens Sep-Oct 2026; graduate cycle Feb-Mar 2027
- Felix (UK): apply with university admission, deadlines Dec 2026 - Mar 2027 by university
- GREAT Scholarships (UK): deadlines vary by participating university, typically spring-summer 2027 for autumn entry
Disclaimer: Scholarship deadlines, amounts, and eligibility change every cycle. Always verify current details on official portals before applying. This article reflects information available as of July 2026.