Study Abroad Post-Grad Scholarships for Indians

Education is one of the most important weapons to change the individual as well as the nation. As an Indian Student if you are planning to study abroad to pursue your master’s or post-graduation then there is a long list of scholarships for study abroad. In this article, the candidates will get to know about the study abroad post-grad scholarships for Indians, different types of scholarships, eligibility criteria, expenses covered, area of study and study destinations.

The scholarship programme comes from different providers which are government grants, foundations, corporations, private organizations and universities. To get these scholarships, students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit the documents.

List of Study Abroad Post-Grad Scholarships for Indians

The Indian Candidates who want to study abroad for their higher studies and want a scholarship for their studies as well as their expenses the candidates will get to know the top scholarship programmes for study abroad Post Grad scholarships for Indians. The list of scholarships is mentioned below:

1. Orange Tulip Scholarship
2. Inlaks Scholarship
3. The J N Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians
4. Goa Education Trust Scholarship
5. Fullbrit- Nehru Master’s Fellowship
6. Scholarship by the University of Waikato
7. Great Wall Program
8. GREAT Education Scholarship
9. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
10. Cornell University Tata Scholarship

Below mentioned are the full details of the few scholarships offered to students who want to study abroad Post Grad Scholarships for Indians. The detailed list of scholarships is as follows:

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J N Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

The J N Tata Endowment is a partial financial help between INR 1 to 10 Lakhs to Indian applicants of Master’s, Doctoral, post-doctoral, or research studies abroad. The selected applicants are also suggested for a partial travel allowance of a maximum of INR 50,000 and a gift card from the associated trusts. Candidates who are entering the second year of their abroad studies can also apply for this scholarship.

• Types of scholarships: Merit-based scholarship
• Expenses Covered:  The expenses of the candidates are covered in between 1 Lakh and 10 Lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates applying for the scholarship should be Indian residents.
• The candidates must have a Graduate degree from a recognized Indian university and must have scored a maximum of 60% marks in their recent academic test.
• The candidates must under 45 years of age.

Fullbrit- Nehru Master’s Fellowship

The Fullbrit- Nehru Master’s Fellowship is rewarded to extraordinary Indian students to study for master’s in the United States of America colleges and universities. The main aim of the scholarship is to cherish future leaders and professionals who would work for the betterment of the communities.

Courses Covered under the Scholarship

The area of study for which scholarship is provided to the students is mentioned below:

• Economics
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Arts and Culture Management which are Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Higher Education Administration
• International Legal Studies
• Public Administration
• International Affairs
• Public Health
• Women Studies/ Gender Studies
• Urban and Regional Planning

• Duration: 1 to 2 years
• Type of Scholarship: The type of scholarship is Merit-based 

Expenses Covered

The scholarship covers the candidate expenses who are going abroad for their higher studies. The expenses are mentioned below:

• Living Costs
• The scholarship provides J-1 visa support
• Tuition
• Travel allowance
• Coverage of accidents and sicknesses as per US government instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for this scholarship have to follow certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

• The candidate must have a minimum of 55% in an undergraduate degree.
• The Candidate must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree or a full-time postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian university or college.
• The candidate must have 3 years of work experience apart from being committed to returning to India and contributing to the community. 

Goa Education Trust Scholarship

Goa Education Trust in contribution to the British Council of India offers one-time payment scholarships of variable amounts to Indian students for postgraduate studies in the UK. The Goa Education trust scholarship is valid in all UK Universities and the applicants who are residents of Goa will be given preference over other applicants.

Type of scholarship: The type of scholarship is Merit Based.

Courses Offered: The candidates applying for the scholarship programme the courses offered to them are mentioned below:

• Journalism
• Communication
• Architecture
• Education
• Management 

Expenses Covered

The Full or Partial tuition fees; totally depends on the merit of the applicant and the course chosen by the candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for Goa Education Trust Scholarship have to follow certain eligibility criteria which are mentioned below. The candidates can have a look at the eligibility criteria which are as follows:

• The candidates must have completed their graduation from the recognized Indian University.
• The candidates must be residents of Goa or descend from Goa.
• The candidates must be below the age of 30
• The candidates must be excellent in academics and in extracurricular activities.

Orange Tulip Scholarship

The Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) allows Indian students to study in the Netherlands with partial tuition fees waiver and the payee has to pay the tuition amount of euro 4530. 

Expenses Covered

The scholarship amount varies from the university and the scholarship can be a full study fee, a 50% reduction in study fees or only a 25% reduction. The scholarship is given to the students to cover only living expenses or Visa fees.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for the Orange Tulip Scholarship must be residents of India and have taken admitted to the Dutch University and be in the process of enrollment in the Netherlands.

Inlaks Scholarship

The Inlaks Scholarship is offered by Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. The Inlaks Scholarship is given to students who want to pursue their studies in Masters, M. Phil or PhD courses in the US, UK or any European or North American countries. 

Courses Offered

The candidates applying for the Inlaks Scholarship must know the courses offered. The courses offered  in this scholarship are mentioned below:

• Architecture
• Journalism
• Fashion
• Theatre
• Business Administration
• Applied Arts and Conservation
• Music and Composition

Expenses Covered

The maximum amount of scholarship given to the candidates is US$ 100,000. The scholarship covers the expenses of the candidates going abroad for their further studies. The expenses covered are mentioned below:

• It covers tuition fees 
• Travel Fares 
• Living Expenses.
• Health Allowance

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are applying for the scholarship have to follow certain eligibility guidelines. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• The candidates applying for the scholarship must be the citizen of India
• The candidates must be less than 30 years of age.
• The candidates must have got admission to a reputed university or college
• The candidates must a first-class undergraduate degree.

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The above article has covered the details of the Study Abroad Post Grad Scholarships for Indians. This article has covered the different scholarships, eligibility criteria and expenses covered. 

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