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 Nigerien Students
Global Admissions lists 24 scholarships open to Nigerien 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 India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme, and ICCR General Scholarship Scheme (Atal Bihari Vajpayee GSS). 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.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-10.
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 |
| IISc Bangalore Fellowship for International Research Students | Tuition + living costs | Master's, PhD | University | April | India |
| AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR) | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | May | India |
| ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | India |
| India ICCR Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, 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 |
| Shiv Nadar University Scholarships | 100% off tuition | Bachelor's | Private | 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 |
| RV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras) | Full Ride | Master's | University | Rolling | India |
| ISB Merit Waiver (PGP) | Full tuition | Master's | Private | Rolling | India |
| ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Bachelor's | Government | Rolling | India |
| Ashoka University Special Merit & Achievers' Scholarships | Up to 100% off tuition | Bachelor's | Private | Rolling | India |
| ISB International Diversity Waiver (PGP) | Full tuition | Master's | Private | Rolling | India |
| Sharda University International Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% off tuition | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Private | Rolling | India |
| Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships & Free-ships (Foreign Nationals) | Varies by award | Bachelor's, Master's | University | 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·GovernmentICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·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 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·PrivateShiv Nadar University Scholarships
Shiv Nadar University (Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence)
100% off tuition
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·UniversityIISc Bangalore Fellowship for International Research Students
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
Tuition + living costs
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: August – April
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·UniversityRV Chakrapani International Student Fellowship (IIT Madras)
Indian Institute of Technology
Full Ride
Master'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·GovernmentICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateAshoka University Special Merit & Achievers' Scholarships
Ashoka University
Up to 100% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
India·PrivateISB International Diversity Waiver (PGP)
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Full tuition
Master's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
India·PrivateSharda University International Merit Scholarship
Sharda University
Up to 50% off tuition
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·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 Nigerien students get fully funded scholarships in India?▾
Yes — 9 of the 24 scholarships listed for Nigerien 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.