Scholarships for Indian Students
Studying Abroad 2026
From Chevening (full UK funding) to DAAD (Germany stipend) to Fulbright (USA) — this is the complete database of scholarships available to Indian students studying abroad. Filter by country, amount, and eligibility.
Top Scholarships for Indian Students Abroad (2026)
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Scholarship FAQ — Indian Students Abroad
Which is the best scholarship for Indian students to study abroad?
The top fully-funded scholarships for Indian students are: Chevening (UK — full tuition + living + flights), Commonwealth Scholarship (UK/Canada/Australia — full funding), DAAD (Germany — €861–€1,200/month stipend), Fulbright (USA — full funding for US universities), and Erasmus+ (Europe — monthly stipend + tuition waiver). Chevening and Fulbright are the most prestigious. Most require 2+ years of work experience.
What is the amount of Chevening Scholarship for Indian students?
The Chevening Scholarship covers: full UK university tuition fees (no cap), monthly living stipend of £1,236–£1,643 (≈ ₹1.3L–₹1.7L/month), economy class return airfare from India to the UK, travel costs for approved Chevening events, and a one-off arrival allowance. Total value: approximately £30,000–£50,000 (₹31L–₹52L) for a 1-year master's program.
Is DAAD scholarship available for Indian students?
Yes. DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) offers several scholarships for Indian students going to Germany: DAAD Research Grants for MSc/PhD students (€861–€1,200/month), DAAD Study Scholarships for full-degree programs, and the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme for development economists and engineers. India is one of DAAD's largest scholarship recipient countries, with 900+ Indian students receiving DAAD funding annually.
Can Indian students get full scholarship for MS in USA?
Full scholarships for MS in USA are rare for international students — most are research assistantships (RA) or teaching assistantships (TA) that pay tuition waiver + $1,800–$2,500/month stipend. These are awarded by individual departments. Fulbright is the most prestigious full scholarship for US MS/PhD programs. Partial merit scholarships (30–50% tuition) are more common at universities like Michigan, Purdue, and UIUC.
What is the eligibility for Chevening Scholarship for Indians?
Chevening Scholarship eligibility for Indian applicants: Indian citizen, minimum 2 years of full-time work experience (at time of application), bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks, IELTS 6.5+ (no band below 5.5), return to India obligation for 2 years after scholarship. Applications open in August each year for the following academic year.
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