If you have ever thought about studying abroad, you cannot deny that the exorbitant cost of tuition fees and living expenses has bothered you at some point in time. The concern is well justified as the cost of international education, especially for students in developing countries like India, has been on the rise. But there are scholarship opportunities that will help you cover your expenses. This is exactly what we bring to you today – scholarships!
Scholarships 101
Scholarships, grants, and fellowships are all generally put under the moniker of scholarships. Scholarships are generally based on your academic performance and potential, but there may be some scholarships that are specific to certain criteria and thus improve your chances of acceptance. Scholarships can be full or partial, and may or may not cover living costs.
Most scholarships are in the form of money paid upfront to you or directly to your institute. You do not have to return the money to the scholarship issuer, which is why scholarships are an easier option vis-a-vis educational loans.
Types of Scholarships
While you may be aware of the fact that university scholarships exist, you may not know that there are ample scholarships available outside of the institute you are applying to. A few categories in which scholarships fall are:
Merit-based Scholarships
These scholarships are based on your past academics and/or test scores. These are the most competitive scholarships to get through.
Need-based Scholarships
Students below a certain level of family income are typically eligible for these scholarships. Academics may be a deciding factor in these scholarships as well.
Demographic-based Scholarships
These are scholarships available to students from a specific age, gender, race, community, locality, medical history, etc.
Career-specific Scholarships
Students who are pursuing a specific stream of education or career may be eligible for these scholarships.
Athletic Scholarships
Talented sportspersons can avail these scholarships but may require them to maintain their athletic achievements as they study.
Destination-specific Scholarships
Several foreign government-aided scholarships are available for students studying in specific countries.
List Of Scholarships
Here are a few scholarships that we have researched for you. Note that every scholarship opportunity has its own eligibility and selection criteria, so please research in greater detail before applying.
International Scholarships
Adelaide Scholarships International
Clarendon Scholarships at the University of Oxford
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
International Leader of Tomorrow Award at the University of British Columbia
QS Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Westminster Full International Scholarship
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Scholarships by Indian Organizations
Akhtarali H. Tobaccowala Fellowship
British Council IELTS Scholarship
Fulbright-Nehru Research Fellowship
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
JN Tata Endowment Scholarships
KC Mahindra Scholarship for PG Studies Abroad
Narottam Sekhsaria Foundation PG Scholarship
National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
SERB Overseas Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian Students
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme
Scholarships by Countries:
Scholarships in the UK
Cambridge India Ramanujan Scholarship
Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships
Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland Scholarships for Indian Subcontinent Students
Goa Education Trust Scholarships
Lady Meherbai Tata Scholarships for Women
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships
Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate Scholarship
University of Oxford’s Rhodes Scholarship for Indian Students
University of Sheffield’s Scholarships for Indian Students
University of Southampton Scholarship
University of Sussex Scholarships for Indians
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship
Scholarships in the US
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
UGC Scholarships and Fellowships for Indian Scholars
Tata Scholarships for Cornell University
TOEFL Scholarship Program in India
Yale Young Global Scholars, Yale University
Scholarships in Australia
Future of Change Scholarship – University of New South Wales
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
Joint Academic Scholarships Online Network (JSON) Scholarships
Macquarie University Scholarships for Postgraduate Research
The Next Steps
The first thing for you to do is explore your scholarships of interests and understand the eligibility and application process. You may be able to apply to more than one scholarship as well. The process can be time-consuming but the most rewarding of your study abroad journey. So keep calm and scholarship on!
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