Top 7 scholarship and fellowship programmes for Indians wanting to study abroad

Various renowned organizations offer scholarships and fellowships to Indian students and professionals to pursue research and higher education abroad.

Here's a list of top 7 scholarship and fellowship programmes designed to support individuals wanting to achieve academic and professional aspirations on a global stage.

National Overseas Scholarships support individuals wanting to pursue master's and doctoral degrees abroad, coming from low-income families from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds. It covers the tuition fees, living and other expenses.

Fulbright Nehru Master's Fellowships help to enable individuals to pursue master's degrees at top institutes in the United States. It covers health insurance, tuition fees, living, and other expenses for the entire duration of the programme.

Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research support individuals who are registered at Indian institutes to conduct research at US-based institutes, in the field of the earth, atmosphere, and environmental sciences and aim to foster mutual understanding and address climate challenges collaboratively.

Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowships are offered for individuals to study in the field of history, economics, or political science at St. Antony's College, Oxford. It promotes academic excellence including international collaboration and covers all expenses.

Chevening Scholarships are funded by the government of the UK. It supports individuals with outstanding academics and facilitates professionals to pursue a one-year master's degree in the UK. It covers tuition fees, living costs, and travel expenses.

Microsoft Scholarships supports individuals who intend to pursue computer science and a degree in STEM in the USA, Canada, or Mexico. It covers the tuition fees and provides mentoring and internship opportunities to individuals who are aiming to cultivate the next generation of tech leaders.

Great Education Scholarships is an initiative taken by the UK government that supports individuals to pursue postgraduate in the UK. It covers tuition fees, provides a living stipend, promotes academic excellence, and also strengthens the educational ties between India and the UK.