What scholarships can Indian students apply for when studying abroad?


Absolutely! Indian students have access to a wide range of scholarships when planning to study abroad. Scholarships are available from universities, governments, and private organizations worldwide, and can be based on merit, need, specific fields of study, or other criteria.

Here’s a summary of popular scholarships for Indian students in top study destinations:

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United Kingdom (UK)


- Chevening Scholarships: Prestigious UK Government scholarship for master’s students covering tuition, living expenses, and more.
- Commonwealth Scholarships: For students from Commonwealth countries, covering tuition, airfare, and living allowance.
- GREAT Scholarships: Offered in partnership with UK universities for Indian students in various fields.
- University-specific Scholarships: Many UK universities (e.g., University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh) offer scholarships for international/Indian students based on academic merit.

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United States (USA)


- Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships: For Indian students pursuing master’s or PhD programs; covers tuition, living expenses, and airfare.
- Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships: For exceptional Indian students for full-time master’s, MPhil, or doctoral programs at top US universities.
- University Scholarships: Most US universities offer merit-based and need-based scholarships for international students (e.g., Stanford, Harvard, NYU, etc.).
- Tata Scholarship for Cornell University: Supports Indian undergraduate students at Cornell.

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Canada


- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: For doctoral students with academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS): For master’s and doctoral students in Ontario.
- Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Scholarships: For research and training in Canadian universities.
- University-specific Scholarships: Many Canadian universities (e.g., University of Toronto, UBC, McGill) provide scholarships for Indian/international students.

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Australia


- Australia Awards Scholarships: Offered by the Australian government for full tuition, living expenses, and more.
- Destination Australia Scholarships: For students studying in regional Australia.
- University Scholarships: Australian universities (e.g., University of Melbourne, Monash, UNSW) offer scholarships for high-achieving international students.
- Research Training Program (RTP): For research-based master’s and PhD programs.

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New Zealand


- New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): For Indian students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
- New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships: For master’s and PhD students.
- University Scholarships: Universities like University of Auckland, University of Otago, and Victoria University have scholarships for Indian students.

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Germany


- DAAD Scholarships: For postgraduate courses, especially in development-related fields. Covers tuition and living expenses.
- Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships: For undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
- University Scholarships: Many German universities offer tuition fee waivers and stipends for international students.

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Other General Scholarships:


- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (Europe): For master’s programs in multiple European countries.
- Charpak Scholarships (France): For Indian students pursuing master’s and research programs in France.
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships: For undergraduate and graduate studies in Japan.

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How Pollster Education Can Help


At Pollster Education, we help students:
- Identify the most suitable scholarships based on their profile and destination.
- Guide on preparing strong scholarship applications and essays.
- Assist with documentation and deadlines.

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