India·NGORotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028
The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in February
Scholarships
India Scholarships for Nepali Students
Global Admissions lists 21 scholarships open to Nepali students studying in India. Of these, 8 pay for everything — spanning Master's (18), Bachelor's (16), and PhD (10). Among the listed awards: India ICCR Scholarship 2026, ICCR Sushma Swaraj Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (Nepal), and ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS). Deadlines cluster around February and May, and 18 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 21
- Full-ride awards
- 8
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- February · 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.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-09.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028 | Full Ride | Master's | NGO | February | India |
| ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS) | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | February | India |
| AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR) | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | May | India |
| India ICCR Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | India |
| ICCR Sushma Swaraj Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (Nepal) | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | India |
| Ashoka University Need-Based Financial Aid | Full tuition | Bachelor's, Master's | Private | Rolling | India |
| ICCR Quad STEM Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Bachelor's | Government | Rolling | India |
| Study in India (SII) Programme Scholarship | Full tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | India |
| ICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | India |
| O.P. Jindal Global University Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (International) | Up to 100% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | India |
| Sharda University Global Ambassador Scholarship | Full tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Private | Rolling | India |
| IIT Madras GE Scholarship for International Students | Tuition + living costs | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | India |
| Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships & Free-ships (Foreign Nationals) | Varies by award | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | India |
| RV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras) | Full Ride | Master's | University | Rolling | India |
| Shiv Nadar University Scholarships | 100% off tuition | Bachelor's | Private | Rolling | India |
| ISB Merit Waiver (PGP) | Full tuition | Master's | Private | Rolling | India |
| Ashoka University Special Merit & Achievers' Scholarships | Up to 100% off tuition | Bachelor's | Private | Rolling | India |
| Sharda University International Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Private | Rolling | India |
| Symbiosis International Scholarships (SCIE) | Tuition support | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | India |
| MAHE Manipal Scholar & Achiever Scholarships (International) | Full tuition | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | India |
| AARDO Scholarship at IIT Madras (MS by Research) | Varies by award | Master's | University | Rolling | India |
India·NGOIndia·GovernmentIndia ICCR Scholarship 2026
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in spring
India·GovernmentICCR Sushma Swaraj Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (Nepal)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·GovernmentICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Around February
India·GovernmentAYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in May
India·PrivateAshoka University Need-Based Financial Aid
Ashoka University
Full tuition
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·GovernmentICCR Quad STEM Scholarship Scheme
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·GovernmentStudy in India (SII) Programme Scholarship
Study in India Programme, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Full tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
India·GovernmentICCR Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversityO.P. Jindal Global University Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (International)
O.P. Jindal Global University
Up to 100% off tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateSharda University Global Ambassador Scholarship
Sharda University
Full tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversityIIT Madras GE Scholarship for International Students
Indian Institute of Technology
Tuition + living costs
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversitySymbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships & Free-ships (Foreign Nationals)
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Varies by award
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversityRV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras)
Indian Institute of Technology
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateShiv Nadar University Scholarships
Shiv Nadar University (Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence)
100% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateISB Merit Waiver (PGP)
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Full tuition
Master's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
India·PrivateAshoka University Special Merit & Achievers' Scholarships
Ashoka University
Up to 100% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateSharda University International Merit Scholarship
Sharda University
Up to 50% off tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversitySymbiosis International Scholarships (SCIE)
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Tuition support
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversityMAHE Manipal Scholar & Achiever Scholarships (International)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Full tuition
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·UniversityAARDO Scholarship at IIT Madras (MS by Research)
Indian Institute of Technology
Varies by award
Master's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
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Frequently asked questions
Can Nepali students get fully funded scholarships in India?▾
Yes — 8 of the 21 scholarships listed for Nepali students in India cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including India ICCR Scholarship 2026.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
8 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 13 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 18 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.