Top International Universities Offering Scholarships to Indian Students

1. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

• Eligibility: Indian citizens with a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent and at least 55% marks; minimum three years of professional work experience.
• Benefits: Covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, and health insurance.
• Fields: Various disciplines including arts, science, and public administration.
• Administered by: United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF).

2. Tata Scholarship at Cornell University

• Eligibility: Indian undergraduate students admitted to Cornell University.
• Benefits: Full tuition for the duration of undergraduate studies.
• Focus: Supports approximately 20 scholars at any given time.

United Kingdom

3. Chevening Scholarships

• Eligibility: Outstanding Indian graduates with leadership potential.
• Benefits: Covers tuition, living allowance, airfare, and additional grants.
• Fields: Any master's degree program at UK universities.

4. Rhodes Scholarships

• Eligibility: Exceptional Indian students under 25 years of age.

5. Gates Cambridge Scholarships

• Eligibility: International students, including Indians, applying for full-time postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.
• Benefits: Covers full cost of study, including tuition, maintenance allowance, airfare, and visa costs.
Focus: Academic excellence and leadership potential.

6. Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships

• Eligibility: Indian students applying for doctoral studies at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge.
• Benefits: Covers academic fees, international airfare, monthly stipend, and UK visa.
• Fields: Science & Technology, Economics, and Social Sciences.

7. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

• Eligibility: High-achieving international students undertaking graduate research degrees.
• Benefits: Full fee offset, living allowance, relocation grant, and overseas student health cover.
Fields: All study areas.

8. University of Sydney International Research Scholarships

• Eligibility: International postgraduate research students with outstanding academic records.
• Benefits: Covers tuition fees and living costs for up to three years.
• Fields: Various research disciplines.

Netherlands

9. Orange Tulip Scholarship

• Eligibility: Talented Indian students admitted to participating Dutch universities.
• Benefits: Partial to full tuition fee waivers, depending on the university and program.
Fields: Various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

10. Trinity College Dublin Scholarships

• Eligibility: Indian students demonstrating academic excellence.
• Benefits: Partial tuition fee waivers for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Fields: Various disciplines offered by the university.

Other Notable Scholarships

11. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

• Eligibility: Indian citizens with a good first degree from a recognized university in India.
• Benefits: Up to USD 100,000 covering tuition, living expenses, and travel.
Fields: Various postgraduate courses at top American, European, and UK institutions.

12. QS Undergraduate Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students accepted by a QS-ranking accredited institution.
• Benefits: Up to INR 3,68,800 to cover tuition fees.
• Fields: Various undergraduate programs.