Education Scholarships are given to students as rewards for their academic success and educational endeavors. Receiving a scholarship is a significant accomplishment, especially when it comes to studying abroad.
The Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education handles the application procedure for fellowships and scholarships provided by other nations as part of exchange programs for culture and education. The majority of scholarships are for research, master's, and doctoral degrees. Given below is the list of scholarships provided:
UK Scholarships :
Great Scholarship: there are 25 postgraduate scholarships available from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for students from India under the GREAT SCHOLARSHIP. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Click here to apply https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/great-scholarships
UK commonwealth Scholarship is offered for a one year masters and 3 years PhD in Engineering & Technology, Applied and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Humanities & Social Sciences, this scholarship offers 25-30 slots. This scholarship includes costs for air fare, tuition, examination, stipend, warm clothing allowance, overseas travel for further research purposes and family spouse and child allowance. The selection happens on the basis of merit followed by interview rounds. The students opting for degree in sciences must have a 65% or higher and students opting for Humanities and Arts must have 60% or above with their last degree obtained no more than 5 years ago. Students in India only can apply for this degree.
New Zealand Scholarship
With only a two slots, NZ Commonwealth scholarship is offered to students doing a masters or research degree in Agricultural and Renewable Energy degree. Students must have obtained 65% or above. This scholarship provides students with tuition cost, fortnightly living, establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel costs and research costs. Nominations shall be made on merit and interview basis.
To apply for UK Scholarship and New Zealand Scholarships, click here https://proposal.sakshat.ac.in/scholarship.
Chevening Scholarship
Study in the UK scholarship, Chevening believes that “there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, but those who are successful tend to have ambition, leadership qualities, and a passion for influencing positive change in their home countries.”
To apply you may click here https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/who-can-apply/eligibility/
Other than that, given below are some Study abroad Scholarships for Indian Students
Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship : US study scholarship for Indian Students
A merit- and need-based Indian government grant offers exceptional Indian students the chance to enroll in master's programs at particular American institutions and universities. For students with leadership skills, a bachelor's degree equivalent in the United States, and at least three years of professional job experience, there is a one- or two-year fellowship available.
National Overseas Scholarship
The National Overseas Scholarship was established by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to advance social and economic justice. Low-income students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers, and Traditional Artisans can use this scholarship to study abroad for master's, doctoral, and post-doctoral degrees. Candidates applying must not be over 35 years of age, must have obtained a 60% or above.
J. N. Tata Endowment
For Indian students pursuing full-time postgraduate, Ph.D., postdoctoral, and research fellowships abroad, the J. N. Tata Endowment offers a one-time loan support. The loan amount ranges from one lakh to ten lakh rupees. Although it does not fully cover the cost of education, it does allow for partial travel grants of up to INR 50,000 for certain students. To qualify for the selection, candidates must have to take a written test and an interview. The online test is not subject-specific; it is based on the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA). The candidate's understanding of current and future issues shall be assessed in a rigorous technical interview. Candidates' test scores, interview performance and results of their studies will be taken into account in the selection process.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Program
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Programmes are funded by the EU, which grants scholarships to students from India in order to study these programmes. An international partnership of Higher Education Institutions shall be responsible for developing and delivering the EMJM study programme. At least 3 HEIs from three different countries may participate in the EMJM, two of which must be EU Member States. It also gives students a chance to take up studies in at most two European countries. The scholarship covers the tuition fees, air travel, insurance premium, and living expenses, but the scholarship amount depends on the country and the selected course.
Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust
The Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust awards scholarships to Indian women graduates supporting their tuition fee for pursuing higher education abroad. To be considered for a scholarship, candidates who are chosen must meet with the Board of Directors either in person or over the Internet. Depending on the candidate's performance in the interview, the scholarship will cover the tuition fee of INR 360,000 for each selected candidate. They are required to provide documents of their Financial Capacity showing their ability to provide for their education.
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships have been granted to Indian students to read at top-rated American, UK, and European institutions in a full-time Masters, MPhil, or Doctoral programme. The maximum funding given by the Foundation is USD 100,000 as well as scholars’ living expenses, healthcare, and one-way airfare. For Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Fine Arts, Architecture and related subjects, candidates must have a minimum academic grade of 65%, CGPA 6.8, or GPA 2.6 from a recognized university/institution. For Mathematics, Sciences, Environment and related subjects, candidates must have a minimum academic grade of 70%, CGPA 7.2, or GPA 2.8 from a recognized university/institution.
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