Scholarships

India Scholarships for Austrian Students

Global Admissions lists 24 scholarships open to Austrian students studying in India. Of these, 9 pay for everything — spanning Master's (20), Bachelor's (18), and PhD (11). Among the listed awards: India ICCR Scholarship 2026, ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS), and AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR). Deadlines cluster around February and May, and 20 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed
24
Full-ride awards
9
Degree levels covered
3
Next deadlines
February · April · May

What full funding is worth in India

Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in India is covering.

Bachelor's
US$570/yr
Master's
US$685/yr
PhD
US$187/yr

Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-01.

At a glance

AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028Full RideMaster'sNGOFebruaryIndia
ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS)Full RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentFebruaryIndia
IISc Bangalore Fellowship for International Research StudentsMonthly fellowship matching Indian students (covers tuition,…Master's, PhDUniversityAprilIndia
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR)Full RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentMayIndia
India ICCR Scholarship 2026Full RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentRollingIndia
ICCR Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship SchemeFull RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentRollingIndia
Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships & Free-ships (Foreign Nationals)100 full academic scholarships + 100 Free-ships (academic, h…Bachelor's, Master'sUniversityRollingIndia
Shiv Nadar University Scholarships50%-100% tuition waiver; merit, need, sports and Women-in-B.…Bachelor'sPrivateRollingIndia
Study in India (SII) Programme ScholarshipInstitute-driven tuition waivers from 10% to 100%, based on…Bachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentRollingIndia
Ashoka University Need-Based Financial AidNeed-based tuition waiver, 20% up to a full 100% waiverBachelor's, Master'sPrivateRollingIndia
ICCR Quad STEM Scholarship SchemeFull RideBachelor'sGovernmentRollingIndia
ICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship SchemeFull RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentRollingIndia
O.P. Jindal Global University Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (International)Tuition fee waiver, partial up to 100%, awarded on merit-cum…Bachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityRollingIndia
ISB Merit Waiver (PGP)Automatic tuition waiver of 25%-100% for high-merit admitted…Master'sPrivateRollingIndia
ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship SchemeFull RideBachelor'sGovernmentRollingIndia
Sharda University Global Ambassador ScholarshipTiered tuition waiver: 10 at 100%, 20 at 50%, 20 at 20%Bachelor's, Master's, PhDPrivateRollingIndia
Ashoka University Special Merit & Achievers' ScholarshipsUp to 100% tuition waiver: 50 Special Merit + 150 Achievers'…Bachelor'sPrivateRollingIndia
IIT Madras GE Scholarship for International StudentsCompetitive merit award; may cover tuition and living costs,…Bachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityRollingIndia
Sharda University International Merit Scholarship~20% waiver on UG degrees; up to 50% on M.Tech / PhD / MCABachelor's, Master's, PhDPrivateRollingIndia
ISB International Diversity Waiver (PGP)Tuition waivers of 25%-100%; ~16 awards, non-Indian national…Master'sPrivateRollingIndia
Symbiosis International Scholarships (SCIE)Merit award covering academic fees; amount varies by program…Bachelor's, Master'sUniversityRollingIndia
RV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras)Full RideMaster'sUniversityRollingIndia
MAHE Manipal Scholar & Achiever Scholarships (International)Tuition waiver from 10%, rising with category and GPABachelor's, Master'sUniversityRollingIndia
AARDO Scholarship at IIT Madras (MS by Research)Support for a 2-year MS by Research (possible 6-month extens…Master'sUniversityRollingIndia
India·Government

India ICCR Scholarship 2026

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Online applications for 2026-2027 open in early 2026 via the ICCR A2A Portal; scheme deadlines fall mainly in spring and vary by scheme and country. Confirm the current deadline on the portal and with your local Indian mission.
India·NGO

Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028

The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: The 2027-2028 cycle is closed. The 2028-2029 application is expected to open online in February 2027; districts endorse candidates, so start early.
India·Government

AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual via the A2A portal, with the application window typically closing in May.
India·Government

ICCR Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; nominated by your government under a CEP/EEP
India·University

IISc Bangalore Fellowship for International Research Students

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

Monthly fellowship matching Indian students (covers tuition, hostel & living) + housing; no app fee

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual August session; offers usually by end of April
India·University

Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships & Free-ships (Foreign Nationals)

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

100 full academic scholarships + 100 Free-ships (academic, hostel, mess)

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Annual intl cycle, often via embassies/education ministries
India·Government

ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Applications open annually around February via the A2A portal.
India·Private

Shiv Nadar University Scholarships

Shiv Nadar University (Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence)

50%-100% tuition waiver; merit, need, sports and Women-in-B.Tech tracks

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual UG cycle via SNUSAT / SAT / ACT routes
India·Government

Study in India (SII) Programme Scholarship

Study in India Programme, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Institute-driven tuition waivers from 10% to 100%, based on prior academic scores

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual/rolling via the Study in India portal
India·Private

Ashoka University Need-Based Financial Aid

Ashoka University

Need-based tuition waiver, 20% up to a full 100% waiver

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Aid form due within 5 days of your offer (non-extendable)
India·Government

ICCR Quad STEM Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual via A2A portal & Indian Missions in eligible Indo-Pacific countries
India·Government

ICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual via ICCR A2A portal, opens early in the year
India·University

O.P. Jindal Global University Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (International)

O.P. Jindal Global University

Tuition fee waiver, partial up to 100%, awarded on merit-cum-means basis

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; limited awards, first-come first-served
India·Private

ISB Merit Waiver (PGP)

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Automatic tuition waiver of 25%-100% for high-merit admitted applicants

Master's
Open·Next: Automatic during each annual PGP admissions cycle
India·Government

ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual via ICCR A2A portal and Indian Missions
India·Private

Sharda University Global Ambassador Scholarship

Sharda University

Tiered tuition waiver: 10 at 100%, 20 at 50%, 20 at 20%

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual intl cycle; apply to studyabroad@sharda.ac.in
India·Private

Ashoka University Special Merit & Achievers' Scholarships

Ashoka University

Up to 100% tuition waiver: 50 Special Merit + 150 Achievers' awards

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Decided within the annual undergraduate admissions cycle
India·University

IIT Madras GE Scholarship for International Students

Indian Institute of Technology

Competitive merit award; may cover tuition and living costs, varies by programme

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual, aligned to IIT Madras international admissions
India·Private

Sharda University International Merit Scholarship

Sharda University

~20% waiver on UG degrees; up to 50% on M.Tech / PhD / MCA

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual intl cycle; merit + SUAT/interview
India·Private

ISB International Diversity Waiver (PGP)

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Tuition waivers of 25%-100%; ~16 awards, non-Indian nationals only

Master's
Open·Next: Automatic for admitted PGP applicants; via aid portal after offer
India·University

Symbiosis International Scholarships (SCIE)

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Merit award covering academic fees; amount varies by programme

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Annual intl cycle, administered by SCIE
India·University

RV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras)

Indian Institute of Technology

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual, aligned to IIT Madras Master's admissions
India·University

MAHE Manipal Scholar & Achiever Scholarships (International)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Tuition waiver from 10%, rising with category and GPA

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Annual; Foreign/NRI merit basis, first-come, no entrance exam
India·University

AARDO Scholarship at IIT Madras (MS by Research)

Indian Institute of Technology

Support for a 2-year MS by Research (possible 6-month extension)

Master's
Open·Next: Annual, aligned to IIT Madras MS by Research admissions

Deadlines coming up

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April

May

Rolling / annual windows

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Frequently asked questions

Can Austrian students get fully funded scholarships in India?▾

Yes — 9 of the 24 scholarships listed for Austrian students in India cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including India ICCR Scholarship 2026.

What do these scholarships cover?▾

9 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 15 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.

When are the deadlines?▾

Deadlines cluster around February and May, and 20 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.