{"id":505,"date":"2016-03-09T11:19:30","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T11:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?p=505"},"modified":"2024-01-02T12:37:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T12:37:57","slug":"study-abroad-scholarships-for-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/study-abroad-scholarships-for-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Studying abroad is a great opportunity to grow academically<\/a> and build a scientific temper. We also get to experience a different country and its culture. Students, who go outside for higher studies generally have a good value in the jobs marketplace as they are perceived to be more independent and successful. However, a common difficulty that people, aspiring to study abroad face, is that of the associated costs. The tuition fees and the living expenses<\/a> are usually very high. This problem can be solved if one has sufficient knowledge of the scholarships available to Indian students studying abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We present to you various such scholarship opportunities that exist in different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Governmental Scholarships:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Rotary Foundation Global scholarship Grants:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Rotary Foundation provides scholarship which is funded through the Rotary Foundation Global scholarship grants<\/a>. The scholarship provides for a graduate degree of one to four years. The grant starts from $30000. This fund can be used for expenses related to passport\/visa, travel, school supplies, tuition, room and boarding, etc. This scholarship<\/a> is available for non-rotary members and can be availed in the case of an approved university, which is located in a country with a host rotary club. However, please do note, the grant is for graduate students studying in fields related to promoting peace, fighting disease, protecting the environment, and other such humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Inlaks Shivdasani scholarships are for Indian students who would like to pursue higher education in the US or Europe. Scholarships are given to students doing graduate and postgraduate courses. They should be under 30 years and an Indian resident at the time of application. The scholarship provides tuition fees, living expenses and one-time travel expenses for the period granted. A scholarship of US $100,000 is given. Check out Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Scholarships to study in Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Scholarship offered by the Australian government:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Australia Awards Scholarships:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        This scholarship<\/a> provides students from developing countries a chance to study part-time or full-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Australian universities and technical institutions. The scholarship is eligible for those above 18 years of age. It covers tuition fees, payment of return flight, once only contribution of A$5,000 towards accommodation expenses and study materials, contribution to living expenses, which is A$30,000 every year and medical insurance during the period of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Scholarships offered by Universities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. University of Queensland BEL India scholarships:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          This scholarship is for Indian students pursuing master\u2019s degree or undergraduate degree in the disciplines of business, law or economics. It does not cover MBA and Master of Business Analytics. The eligibility for this scholarship; the applicant must be a citizen of India and a student having high academic excellence. The scholarship consists of a 50% waiver on tuition fees. The full details can be found in the PDF below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          University of Queensland, India Global Leaders Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Sydney Achievers International scholarship:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            This scholarship is for new international students who wish to study at the University of Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            It emphasizes on high achieving, academically brilliant students. The scholarship amount is AUD$10,000 each, per annum for undergraduate or postgraduate courses at the University of Sydney. The eligibility for Undergraduate courses is Australian 12th graduation or an international senior secondary qualification approved by the university. For Postgraduate courses, the eligibility is an equivalent of the Australian bachelor degree with good results based on Australian grading system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Scholarships to study in the USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Scholarship offered by the government of United States:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Foreign Fulbright Students Program:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Foreign Fulbright Program is a scholarship program in the USA for the international students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              who wish to pursue their masters or PhD degree. It includes full tuition fees, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance during the course of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Non-Governmental Scholarships:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                This is a scholarship organised by Reliance Industries Ltd to support Indian students who need financial support to attend MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business. The applicants accepted will receive the tuition fee and related fees each year for two years, approximately $140,000. The eligibility criteria for applying for this scholarship is determined on the basis of exam results of 10th board exams, 12th board exams and JEE\/CAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Scholarship offered by Universities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Amherst college scholarships: <\/em><\/strong>Amherst provides need-based financial help to students who are from the economically weaker sections of society. Financial need award that equals their financial needs will be provided. This award is sometimes called an aid package since it may include both self-help(employment) and gift aids. They provide up to $2000 in employment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Illinois Wesleyan University scholarships: <\/em><\/strong>Merit-based scholarships are awarded to selected students who are highly qualified. The scholarship amount ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 per year. It can be renewed for up to 4 years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Also Read: <\/strong>All You Need To Know About Paying US University Fee From India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

                  Scholarships to study in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Scholarship offered by the UK government:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Commonwealth scholarships:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Commonwealth scholarships are provided by the UK government for international students from the Commonwealth countries to pursue their master\u2019s or PhD degrees. The scholarships will include airfare and tuition fee during the period of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Gates-Cambridge scholarships:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      The Gates-Cambridge scholarships are for students who wish to do their full-time postgraduate degrees. It covers the full cost of study at Cambridge. The applicant must not be a citizen of the UK and should be applying for one of the following full-time residential courses of study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n