1.Inlaks Shivdasani 

INLAKS Scholarships allow meritorious students to pursue courses in various disciplines at top universities in the UK, Europe, & the U.S. The foundation offers scholarship programs in collaboration with Imperial College London, Royal College of Art (London), School of Oriental and African Studies (London), University of Cambridge, and Sciences Po (Paris).

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships

For Indian citizens who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized institution abroad, they must have resided continuously, worked, or studied continuously in India for a period of at least two years following their return to India.

Amount of the scholarship - Up to INR 1,80,000  Indian rupees per year

Applications are processed within –Applications for the Inlaks Scholarships open in January and close in March each year.

Online applications are accepted. Applicants for Architecture, Fine and Applied Arts, Film, Dance, Acting, and Music are also required to submit a portfolio.

2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

The scholarship covers both tuition and living costs for those attending an Erasmus Mundus joint master's degree. Over a period of one to two years, you may attend two universities in the program located overseas.

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships-For Indian citizens who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized institution abroad, they must have resided continuously, worked, or studied continuously in India for a period of at least two years following their return to India.

Amount of the scholarship - Up to INR 1,80,000  Indian rupees per year

Applications are processed within –Eligible students who are eligible are required to fill in the application and submit it to the Dean.

3. Full bright Nehru fellowship

Postgraduate students, young professionals, and artists pursuing studies or research in the US can apply for these scholarships. These are the admissions and entry requirements that vary by nationality. Please select your country in the dropdown menu at the bottom of the page and wait to be redirected to the appropriate page.

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships-For Indian citizens who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized institution abroad, they must have resided continuously, worked, or studied continuously in India for a period of at least two years following their return to India.

Amount of the scholarship - Up to INR 1,80,000  Indian rupees per year.

 Applications are processed within –June 1Application due date for 2022-2023 awards, end date Field-specific experts review applications.

4. Chevening Scholarship

 Chevening Scholarships provide outstanding emerging leaders from around the world with a one-year master's degree in the UK. The scholarships are fully funded (flights, accommodation, and tuition),

Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships-For Indian citizens who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized institution abroad, they must have resided continuously, worked, or studied continuously in India for a period of at least two years following their return to India.

Amount of the scholarship - The scholarship rewards up to INR 18,59,611 which also covers tuition fees, living costs, travel, and visa expenses. 

Applications are processed within – Applications for the 2021-22 Chevening Scholarships closed on November 3, 2020. In June 2021, the names of those chosen will be announced.

 5. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship Program

The Reliance Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship Program provides financial support to Indian students who wish to pursue an MBA degree at Stanford Business School. Students can study in the USA at Stanford University and complete their higher education. 

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships

Candidates for this fellowship program must meet the Stanford MBA admission requirements.

Any degree that is equivalent to a US bachelor's degree (in any field)

GRE/ GMAT and IELTS/ PTE/ TOEFL scores are required. For the same, the minimum score requirements are:

100 on the TOEFL-iBT

7.0 on the IELTS

68 PTE

Send letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose

Amount of the scholarship - The scholarship rewards up to INR 18,59,611 which also covers tuition fees, living costs, travel, and visa expenses. 

 Applications are processed within – Application for the fellowship opens on April 20, 2020, and closes on May 22, 2020, at 5 pm (PST).

 6. Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to students from across the Commonwealth who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. The scheme helps to support future innovators and leaders by funding postgraduate studies in a variety of formats.  

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships-Commonwealth Scholarships are only available to citizens and permanent residents of Commonwealth countries. In case of refugee status or British protection, you are still eligible. 

Amount of the scholarship -  £1,116 per month, or £1,369 per month for those studying at universities in London  

 Applications are processed within – 

7. The Felix Scholarship 

It enables outstanding Indian students to pursue graduate study in any subject at prestigious British universities, including Oxford, Reading, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 

 Eligibility Criteria for Inlaks Scholarships-The candidates must be talented and underprivileged Indian nationals, who must hold a first degree from a recognized Indian institution or an equivalent;

Amount of the scholarship -   Besides paying 100% of tuition fees and providing living allowances (around £15,840), the scholarship will also pay for return flights from India to the UK. You will be paid for the entire course period that you are liable to pay.

 Applications are processed within –By 29 January 2021, applications are due. For admission, applicants must submit a COMPLETE online application. Scholarship applicants must have been admitted to either a Research degree or a Master's degree program at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline, 29 January 2021.