Scholarships

Scholarships in India for International Students

Discover 30 scholarships available for international students looking to study in India, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.

India · Government

India ICCR Scholarship 2026

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

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
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.
United States · 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

ICCR Sushma Swaraj Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (Nepal)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via Indian Embassy in Nepal & A2A portal
India · Government

ICCR Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual; nominated by your government under a CEP/EEP
India · Government

ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via A2A portal; slots set per African country
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's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual/rolling via the Study in India portal
India · Government

AYUSH Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Ayush, via ICCR)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via A2A portal (2026-27 closed 31 May)
India · Private

Ashoka University Need-Based Financial Aid

Ashoka University

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

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

ICCR Suborno Jayanti Scholarship Scheme (Bangladesh)

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via High Commission in Dhaka & A2A portal
India · Government

ICCR Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Scholarship Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via A2A portal and Indian Missions in the five MGC states
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's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual; limited awards, first-come first-served

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