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 2026 cycle closed 1 October 2025; per the official information, the next cycle opens in 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).
🎓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. Current cycle deadline is 15 July 2026.
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.
Swedish Institute Scholarship
For future global leaders from select countries including India. Requires work experience and demonstrated leadership. Masters at Swedish universities. Provides full funding - tuition plus SEK 11,000/mo plus travel and insurance. Apply at si.se. Previous cycle deadline was 10 February 2026.
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 at in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jis_in_scholarship.html. Current cycle deadline is 31 May 2026.
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. Previous cycle deadline was 31 March 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): 2026 cycle closed (previous deadline 1 Oct 2025); next cycle opens in 2026
- Gates Cambridge (UK): 2026 intake closed (previous deadline 4 December 2025)
- Fulbright-Nehru (USA): 15 July 2026
- DAAD (Germany): 31 October 2026
- Erasmus Mundus (EU): Check official site - deadlines vary by program
- Swedish Institute: previous cycle deadline 10 February 2026
- 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): 31 May 2026
- Türkiye Scholarships: 2026 cycle closed (previous deadline 20 February 2026)
- National Overseas Scholarship: previous cycle deadline 31 March 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
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 April 2026.