Top 7 Indian Government Scholarships For Studying Abroad in 2023

What are the Indian Government Scholarships for studying abroad is one of the most searched queries by students who want to go abroad for higher studies. As we all know every year a large number of students reach abroad for higher studies and many of them need financial support to study outside India. The government of India understands this requirement of students and to help them they offer financial aid in terms of scholarships.

These scholarships cover various study abroad expenses of students including their tuition fees, living expenses, etc. In this blog, we will tell you about the top 7 Indian government scholarships for studying abroad in 2023.

Indian Government Scholarships to Studying Abroad

Before we proceed with the detailed information about these scholarships, we have mentioned the list of scholarships offered by the Government of India for abroad-going students. Along with the names, we have added the benefits and amount that you will get during your higher study.

Indian Government Scholarship Name	Estimated Scholarship Amount
GyanDhan Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad	INR 1 lakh annually
The JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians	INR 1 lakh – 10 lakhs annually
The Great Wall Scholarship Program	INR 4 lakhs to 5 lakhs annually
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 80 lakhs annually
Fullbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship	INR 16 lakhs to 24 lakhs annually
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme by the Indian Government	The expenses covered in this scholarship are Visa fees, health insurance, living expenses, Airfare, cost of books, and Tuition fees
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships	Under this fellowship, a candidate gets Airfare (Round-trip economy class), a monthly stipend, Accident and health coverage, a settling-in allowance, and J-1 visa assistance

GyanDhan Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad

The GyanDhar Scholarship scheme is launched by GyanDhan, which is an organisation built to provide education loans for students who wish to pursue higher education from abroad. Only one student will be provided benefits with this scholarship. Keep in mind that students who haven’t received their admission letter are also eligible to apply for the GyanDhan Scholarship for the Pg scheme.

• Through the GyanDhan Scholarship for Postgraduate, higher education from universities abroad will be more accessible and affordable.
• Under the GyanDhan Scholarship for Postgraduate students, a total of INR 1 lakh will be given to only one student.
• To become eligible for this scholarship scheme, students must have taken a 2-year PG course to study in Germany, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and the UK.

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The JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

The JN Tata Endowment Scholarship program is more than a hundred years old and was launched with the objective of providing educational loans to students pursuing higher education. For this scholarship, a merit list will be released which will list names of candidates who are eligible for the scholarship program.

• Under this scholarship scheme, only Indian students who wish to pursue higher education from universities abroad are eligible.
• This scholarship is applicable to Master’s, PhD, and Post-Doctoral programs.

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme by the Indian Government

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the National Overseas Scholarship to promote social and economic justice. The aim is to create an opportunity for reserved-category students to study abroad. The duration for which this scholarship is awarded for 2 years and it is a student-focused scholarship to help them grow economically and socially. 

• The expenses covered in this scholarship include things like- Visa fees, health insurance, living expenses, Airfare, cost of books, and Tuition fees.
• The candidate should be below 35 yrs. of age. 
• The whole annual family income should be less than Rs.6 lakh.
• The candidate should have no more than 1 sibling who got the same scholarship.
• Must have scored 55% or above in UG degree if the candidate is applying to a PG course and 55% or above in a PG degree if the candidate is applying for a PhD.
• The student should belong to SC, DN (Denotified Nomadic) and SNT (Semi-Nomadic Tribes), Landless Agricultural Laborers and Traditional Artisans. 
• It is meant for students wanting to pursue Masters and Ph.D in the following subject areas-Humanities and Social Science, Accounting and Finance, International Commerce, Agricultural Sciences and Medicine, Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Management.

The Great Wall Scholarship Program

The Great Wall scholarship program was launched for students who wish to pursue higher education at universities in China.

• This scholarship scheme will cover students’ tuition fees, regular stipend, accommodation expenses, and medical insurance.
• To become eligible for the Great Wall scholarship scheme, students must have completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree in a particular field and must not be more than 45 years of age.
• Through this scholarship scheme, students will be given INR 35,000 to 40,000 monthly.

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships  

The candidates applying for this scholarship should have prior work experience in their concerned fields. This scholarship is offered by the U.S.- Indian Educational Foundation (USIEF) to scholars who are part of an Indian institution to conduct 6-9 months of their remaining research in a US institution. The scholarship is awarded for the duration of 1-2 years and is awarded on the basis of merit

• Under this fellowship, a candidate gets Airfare (Round-trip economy class), a monthly stipend, Accident and health coverage, a settling-in allowance, and J-1 visa assistance.
• The candidate must be registered for PhD at an Indian institution. 
• The thesis submission date should not be earlier than 3 months after the end date of the scholarship.
• It is mandatory to upload a copy of published papers along with a scholarship application

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to meritorious and talented candidates from India, who want to pursue higher and professional education from universities abroad. Also, candidates should have a strong academic record and strong dedication towards their field of study.

• The Inlaks Foundation scholarship will be applicable to courses like arts, humanities, social sciences, engineering, technology, and natural sciences.
• This scholarship scheme will cover candidates’ tuition fees and living expenses during the course duration. This scholarship may also provide funding for research and development projects, conferences, and other academic expenses.
• In order to be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must hold Indian citizenship and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field.

Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship

This scholarship scheme is launched with the objective of providing scholarship awards to meritorious Indian students.

• This scholarship will be awarded to meritorious Indian students who are determined to create a bright future for themselves and lead their nation in future.
• Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship scholarship will be offered to students who are pursuing a one or two-year master’s degree from any university in the USA.
• This scholarship will also provide J-1 visa support, funding for tuition fees, living expenses, economy-class air travel from the fellow’s home city to the candidate’s institution in the US, and medical insurance as per the American Government guidelines

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FAQs

All the scholarships scheme listed above are highly competitive and to achieve them, students need to meet certain academic and personal requirements. Students who want to study abroad can check for eligibility criteria, the application process, the last date to apply and other related information on the official website of the respective government agencies.

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