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Indian students seeking financial aid in order to study abroad may apply to the following organizations and trusts, both Indian as well as International, for scholarships or fellowships as the case may be. Almost all aid programs are either need-based, merit based or a combination of both. Click on the links to go to the official scholarship pages.

This program is open for Indian graduates in any field for further studies abroad.

These scholarships aim at helping talented young individuals by providing aid for further studies abroad.

The Paul Foundation Scholarships are given to Indian Students who wish to pursue higher (post graduate) studies in India or abroad. Applications are available from their website.

Bharat Petroleum offers scholarships to Indian students for Higher Studies abroad.

The Debesh Kamal scholarships are awarded by the Ramakrishna Mission, Institute of Culture , Kolkata. The aim is to help Indian students pursue higher studies abroad.

The Radhakrishnan/Chevening scholarships are for Indian students who wish to study at Oxford.

This Scholarship program gives Students of Goan origin, the chance to pursue higher studies or training in the UK.

The British Government provides financial aid for students who wish to study in the UK through its Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British Councils worldwide. Besides this there are several other private organizations which provide aid to international students who wish to study in the UK.

The Rhodes Scholarship program for higher studies at Oxford is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. There are 6 scholarships available for students from India.

There are 6 Felix scholarships open to Indian students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at either the University of Oxford , the University of Reading , the University of London or the School of Oriental & African Studies.

This trust awards Indian students both full as well as partial scholarships for postgraduate studies in the UK.

Through the Nehru Trust for Cambridge University , Indian students can apply for the Gates scholarship for postgraduate studies at Cambridge University.

The Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland is offering an LLM course with specialisation in Mineral Law and Policy . The CEPMLP along with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) are offering 5 fully funded scholarships for students who wish to do the above LLM course.

Eligibility - Applicants should have been accepted by the University for the course. Preference will be given to qualified lawyers with post-degree work experience. Applicants should preferably be between the ages of 25 and 35 years and be nationals and residents of either Argentina , Australia , Brazil , Chile , China , India , Peru , South Africa , USA or Zimbabwe.

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) funds these scholarships which are managed by the British Councils all over the world.

The Shell Centenary Scholarships and Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships offer aid for international students to pursue higher studies in certain subjects and at certain universities in UK.

This program is open to students from any commonwealth countries who wish to pursue higher studies at a university in the UK.

The applications for the scholarship must be submitted by October 15,every year. For more details visit the Commonwealth Scholarship website.

Indian students can apply for scholarships from the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust through the 'Nehru Trust for Cambridge University' situated in New Delhi.

The Pegasus Scholarship Trust aids young lawyers who wish to pursue an LLM at Cambridge followed by 3 months of practice in London . Students can apply for this scholarship through the 'Nehru Trust for Cambridge University', New Delhi.

Several fellowships and scholarships are awarded to international students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in a university in the United States . Most are private trusts and funds in co-operation with different universities.

Every year the USEFI (United States Educational Foundation in India ) awards fellowships to students and professionals to go to the US for further studies.

This program aims at providing aid to students who wish to study and further the field of international peace through conflict resolution.

The Yale World Fellows Program provides aid to international students. The program is aimed at deepening international awareness and leadership building at the international level.

The Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute offers a fellowship to LLM applicants who are committed to the study of Human Rights and intend to work in the field of Human Rights on completing their LLM degree.

The Foundation for Universal Responsibility offers fellowships for students who wish to study in fields like conflict resolution, regional co-operation, cross-border trafficking, terrorism, diversity and co-existence and other international peace related topics.

The AAUW offers fellowships to women from outside the US to pursue a postgraduate degree in a university in the US . The aim is to provide opportunities for higher education to women from other countries.

The Hauser Global scholarships are part of the Global Public Service Law Project under the New York Law School , which aims at promoting study in fields like civil society and institution building, human rights and other areas under international law.

The Ford Foundation Grant program gives grants to students based on the merit of their future study plans and their potential contribution to advancing the foundation's program objectives. For more details visit the Ford Foundation website.

The scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art (and, in exceptional cases, to advanced students). Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher. This support is largely financed from public funds made available via the Federal Foreign Office

The applicant's academic qualification and personal suitability are the decisive factors in all scholarship award decisions. The DAAD Selection Committees will above all base their decision on the proof of academic achievement which students submit (credits, certificates, etc.), on professorial testimonials, references or reports, as well as on a description of the study or research project in question.

Scholarships are available for stays at state (public) or state-recognised institutions of higher education in Germany , as well as at non-university research institutes.

As a rule, the minimum age for application is 18. The age limit for most programmes is 32.

As a rule, a pre-selection committee in the applicant's home country will pre-select and/or evaluate all incoming applications.

The final selection decision will generally be made by a committee of German university teachers in Bonn.

The respective programme description provides detailed information on the papers and documents required for application. Applications can only be processed when all the relevant papers and documents have been submitted in full. Most programmes require these to be submitted in multiple. Incomplete applications cannot be processed by the DAAD and will result in the applicant's exclusion from the selection procedure.

The level of German language proficiency which applicants require is primarily dependent on the intended study or research project. Foreign students who wish to register at a German higher education institution will, as a rule, be required to present proof of adequate proficiency in the German language.

A small number of scholarships for overseas students are available from the universities and colleges themselves. These are awarded solely at the discretion of the individual institutions who set down their own criteria for eligibility. Students are advised to contact the institution of their choice directly, to obtain further information.

The Department of Education and Science also has a limited number of Scholarships. For details contact:

Many overseas students studying in Ireland are sponsored by their own governments or through other international scholarship programmes. in most cases applications should be made through the ministry of Education in the student's home country.

The competition for scholarships and grants to study in the UK in the is very strong. Most grant-making organizations will insist that you meet some very strict requirements. If you do not meet all the requirements for a grant, then your application will not be considered.


When you apply for a grant remember: