Scholarships for Indian Students Abroad: What to Look For

Scholarships are the single biggest variable in the cost of studying abroad.

Categories of scholarships

1. Government scholarships — Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD, Australia Awards.
2. University merit scholarships — often 10–50% tuition reductions.
3. Foundation and corporate scholarships — Tata, Inlaks, Aga Khan.

How to find relevant ones

• Check each target university's financial aid page directly
• Visit the destination country's official education portal

Red flags

• Scholarships that require you to pay a fee to apply
• 'Guaranteed' scholarship offers
• Scholarships from unrecognized institutions

Timeline

Most scholarships have deadlines 8–12 months before your program starts.