Top Scholarships for Indian Students — 2026
Funding your international education is easier than you think. Here are the top scholarships available right now:
Australia Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships: Fully funded (tuition + living + travel) by the Australian Government
Destination Australia Program: Up to AUD 15,000/year for regional universities
University Merit Scholarships: 20-50% tuition waiver (auto-considered at many universities)
Research Training Program: For PhD students — covers full tuition + stipend
UK Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships: Fully funded master's for future leaders (applications open Aug-Nov)
Commonwealth Scholarships: For students from developing countries
GREAT Scholarships: £10,000 towards tuition at 100+ UK universities
University-specific bursaries: Russell Group universities offer £2,000-£5,000 automatically
Canada Scholarships
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: CAD 50,000/year for 3 years (doctoral students)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship: CAD 15,000/year
University entrance scholarships: Many offer CAD 2,000-20,000 based on GPA
Mitacs Globalink: Research internships + potential graduate fellowship
USA Scholarships
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships: Fully funded master's and PhD
University merit aid: Top universities offer 50-100% tuition scholarships
Graduate assistantships: Tuition waiver + monthly stipend (TA/RA positions)
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation: Covers tuition at top US/UK universities
Germany Scholarships
DAAD Scholarships: €934/month + travel + insurance (the most popular for Indians)
Deutschland Stipendium: €300/month merit-based award
Erasmus Mundus: Fully funded master's across European universities
How to Maximize Your Chances
Apply early — most prestigious scholarships close 8-12 months before intake
Maintain strong academics — GPA 3.5+ significantly improves odds
Write a standout SOP — focus on impact, not just achievements
Get strong references — professors who know your work, not just your name
Apply to multiple scholarships — don't put all eggs in one basket
How Storm Overseas Helps
We identify scholarships that match your profile and help you craft winning applications. Many of our students receive partial to full scholarships every year.