Making Dreams a Reality: Government Scholarship Programs for Indian Students to Study Abroad
The Indian government has always encouraged the students to fulfill their desire to study overseas. There are many renowned scholarships that can be used to support the educational and career aspirations of gifted people. In the following article, we will be discussing the six best government scholarships for Indian students to study abroad in 2024.
1. Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship is a full scholarship for Indians who want to study for a Master’s degree in the USA for the academic year 2017-18. This is a one- or two-year fellowship for a student who possesses leadership qualities and a minimum of three years of work experience.
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in the United States with a minimum of 55% marks.
A minimum of three years full-time (paid) professional work experience in a field related to the specified field of study.
Presented leadership qualities and involvement in community service.
Not currently enrolled in a degree program in the United States or having another degree from a university in the United States.
Employed candidates are required to follow the employer endorsement instructions.
Benefits
Scholarship covering tuition fees, living and other incidental costs.
J-1 visa support.
Economy class transportation by air for the round trip.
Medical expenses and work injury compensation in accordance with the regulations of the United States government.
Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Indian Ph.D. students.
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships for Indian students who have been registered for a Ph.D. program.
2. National Overseas Scholarship
The National Overseas Scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support social justice and economic reforms. This scholarship is meant for students from low-income backgrounds from the Scheduled Castes, Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers, and Traditional Artisans to undertake master’s degrees, Ph.D.s, and postdoctoral studies in foreign universities.
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit of 35 years.
At least 60% in the qualifying examination.
Less than INR 8,00,000 per annum in family income.
No more than two students from the same family can get the scholarship.
Thirty percent of the seats shall be reserved for female candidates.
Benefits
This includes tuition fees, visa fees, the cost of books, and other miscellaneous expenses such as living expenses.
Medical insurance premium.
Poll tax.
Air tickets and incidental journey allowance.
Maintenance fee.
Contingency allowance.
3. The JN Tata Endowment—Higher Education of Indians
The J. N. Tata Endowment offers a one-time loan scholarship to the students of India for undertaking postgraduate, Ph.D., postdoctoral, and research fellowships in foreign universities. The loan begins at INR 1,00,000 and goes up to INR 10,00,000; some scholars may also be offered a partial travel allowance.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizenship.
Age below 45 years.
Minimum qualification of a graduate degree with not less than 60% marks from a reputed university in India.
Applicants who have not benefited from the loan scholarship in the past.
Benefits
Education loan scholarships for the amount between INR 1,00,000 and INR 10,00,000.
Partial travel grant of up to INR 50,000.
Gift award from INR 2,000,000 to INR 7,50,000.
4. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree
EU funds the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJM) program for offering scholarships to Indian students. This program entails studying in at least two European countries and is offered by an international consortium of higher learning institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian nationality.
Has not been a resident in any European country for more than one year in the last five years.
Has never been a recipient of any such scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 program.
A bachelor’s degree and work experience in the related field.
Benefits
A monthly allowance of up to 1500 euros.
Full tuition fee.
Travel allowance.
Round-trip air travel.
Job visa after completion of Master’s/Ph.D.
5. Lady Meherbai Tata Education Scholarship
The Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust provides scholarships for Indian women graduates for further studies abroad. It funds different areas of study, such as sociology, psychology, law, education, gender and sexuality studies, and public health.
Eligibility Criteria
Female Indian citizen.
A graduate from a prestigious university with very good grades.
Applied for or secured an admissions placement in well-known U.S., U.K., or European universities.
Minimum of two years of working experience in relevant field.
Benefits
Tuition fee up to 360000 INR.
6. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship
The Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship is a full government scholarship for one candidate for study at St. Antony College, Oxford University, London. It is intended for students who plan to continue academic study in history, political science, and economics.
Eligibility Criteria
Permanent citizen of India.
Age between 30 and 40 years.
Minimum of 60% marks at the master’s degree level.
Doctor of Philosophy in the subject field or published work in the subject area of equal value.
Options in history, economics, or political science.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience at graduate or postgraduate level.
Benefits
Economy class transportation for the candidate and his/her spouse for the round trip.
Stipend.
Travel allowance.
College lunch allowance.
Administration charges.
These are some of the best government scholarships for Indian students to study abroad, which give students great opportunities to continue their education and build successful careers. These scholarships are unique in that each has its own specific requirements and offers different rewards, and therefore the candidates should take due diligence in applying for the scholarships that meet their needs.
