Revised - 40 Scholarships Guide - Feb 2021
Revised - 40 Scholarships Guide - Feb 2021
scholarships
Scholarship list
Scholarship title Grant type Deadline in Degree Page
2022-23*
Mustard Seed
Partial 01 Nov '22 Masters 13
Foundation (HFP)
Narotam Sekhsaria
Partial 15 March '22 Masters 14
Foundation
National Overseas
Partial 31 March '22 Masters/PhD 15
Scholarship
Scotland Saltire
Partial 30 Dec '22 Masters 17
scholarships
Australia Awards
Full 29 April '22 Masters/Bachelors 21
Scholarships
Commonwealth
Full ride 18 Oct '22 Masters/PhD 22
scholarship
Vice chancellor
Partial 01 March '23 Masters/Bachelors 23
international scholarship
Campus France
Partial 07 Jan '22 Masters 24
Charpak scholarship
Heriot-Watt sml
Partial 30 June '22 Masters 26
scholarship
Scholarship title Grant type Deadline in Degree Page
2022-23*
Inlaks Shivdasani
Full ride 30 March '22 Masters/Bachelors 30
Foundation
American Association of
Partial 15 Nov. '22 Masters 33
University Women
Swiss Government 36
Full ride 11 Nov'22 Masters/PhD
Excellence Scholarships
MPOWER Women in
Partial 15 July '22 Masters 37
STEM Scholarship
Hubert Humphery
Full ride 15 June '22 Non-degree 40
Fellowships Program
ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Europe
Description
Eligibility
Scholarship students must have already obtained a first higher education degree or
demonstrate a recognized equivalent level of learning according to national rules and
legislation in place by the application deadline.
Agriculture
Veterinary
Engineering
Manufacturing and Construction
Health and Welfare
Humanities and Arts
Science
Mathematics
Computing
Social Sciences
Business
Law
Grant amount
Full scholarship
1
CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: UK
Description
Eligibility
Grant amount
Full scholarship
2
ENDEAVOR SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Australia
Description
Eligibility
1. Must undertake their Leadership Activity in a country where they do not hold
citizenship/dual citizenship or permanent residency.
2. Should be above 18 years at the commencement of their Leadership Activity.
3. Must not be a recipient of any other Australian Government sponsored mobility,
scholarship or fellowship benefits.
Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree level in any field of study offered at
Australian Universities.
Grant amount
Tuition fees up to AU$13,000 per calendar year
Stipend up to AU$3,000 per month
3
FULLBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: USA
Description
Eligibility
1. Must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian
university with at least 55% marks.
2. A four-year bachelor’s degree, or if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years,
you could complete a master’s degree.
3. Must have at least three years of full-time (paid) professional work experience
relevant to their proposed field of study by the application deadline.
4. Must demonstrate experience in leadership and community service.
5. Must not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree
program.
Grant amount
Full/ Partial/ $20000/ $20000 - $50000/annum
4
UNESCO SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The UNESCO Fellowships Program is designed to provide opportunities for high level
studies through the granting of short-term fellowships to UNESCO’s Member States.
Eligibility
Applicants from invited developing countries and countries in transition must have at
least a BSc degree or BA in Economics, who are no more than 35 years old. They have to
be proficient in the English language.
Grant amount
Full scholarship
5
GATES MILLENNIUM
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, established in 1999, is a 1.6 billion dollar
initiative funded by grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of the GMS
program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for
outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest
potential.
Eligibility
Must be from African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander
American, and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise
who have significant financial need.
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Library science
Mathematics
Public Health
Science
This scholarship aims at Increasing the representation of these target groups in these
disciplines.
Grant amount
Full scholarship
6
GENERATION GOOGLE
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists
excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive
10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for
the 2022-2023 school year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each
candidate's impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background.
Eligibility
1. Must be US citizens and have a high school degree or equivalent, unless you are
currently a high school senior applying to university.
2. Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the
2022-23 academic year OR currently enrolled as a high school senior intending to
enroll at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year.
3. Must intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors,
Masters, or Ph.D. program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada
for the 2022-2023 academic year.
4. Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical
field.
5. Demonstrate a strong academic record.
6. Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving the representation of
underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.
Computer Science
Grant amount
10,000 USD
7
COCA COLA SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
1. Must be a US citizen.
2. Must be done with their high school / undergrad.
Generic
Grant amount
20,000 USD
8
BLACKS MICROSOFT
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The BAM offers US$ 5,000 scholarships to 3 exceptional high school students who are
interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable – each
winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of
$5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. Up to
24 scholarship runners-up will be eligible for a one-time $2,500 BAM technology stipend
based on need.
Eligibility
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Information Systems
Select business programs (such as Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing)
Grant amount
20,000 USD
9
EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: France
Description
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for
Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top
foreign students to enroll in their masters and Ph.D. programs. It gives opportunities to
future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of
study, and encourages applicants up to 30 years old from developing countries at the
master’s level, and applicants up to 35 years old from developing and industrialized
countries at Ph.D. level.
Eligibility
Grant amount
Masters - monthly allowance of €1,181
Ph.D. - monthly allowance of €1,400
10
DAAD SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Germany
Description
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarships offer foreign graduates
from development and newly industrialized countries from all disciplines and with at
least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s
degree at a state or state-recognized German university, and in exceptional cases to take
a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
Eligibility
Grant amount
The scholarships include monthly payments of around 850 euros for graduates or
1,200 euros for doctoral candidates.
11
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Origin: Global
Description
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global
Grants. The scholarships funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four
academic years.
Eligibility
1. Both the district or club in the country where the activity is carried out and the
international partner district or club must first become qualified before applying
for a global grant.
2. Your club and district Rotary Foundation chairs can help you plan how to use your
District Designated Funds and learn how to qualify your club.
Grant amount
30,000 USD
12
MUSTARD SEED
FOUNDATION(HFP)
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
1. Description of his/her Christian faith, and evidence of its strength and maturity.
2. Demonstrate ongoing commitment and accountability to the local church.
3. Articulation of the strategic nature of his/her vocational arena as a mission field
and as a position from which to influence society.
4. Argument for the lack of a distinctively Christian voice in that field.
5. Demonstrate expertise within the discipline/field.
Grant amount
Initial stipend of $16,000
13
NAROTAM SEKHSARIA
FOUNDATION
Origin: India
Description
Eligibility
1. Be an Indian citizen.
2. Must hold a degree from a recognized Indian university/institute.
3. Have a consistently high academic record.
4. Must hold acceptance into top-ranking educational institutions to pursue
postgraduate studies from Fall 2022.
5. Be below 30 years of age as on January 31, 2022
Grant amount
Rs. 20 lakh
14
NATIONAL OVERSEAS
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Origin: India
Description
Eligibility
Grant amount
15,400 USD
15
ORANGE TULIP SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The Nuffic Neso India invites applications from students in India for Orange Tulip
Scholarship India 2022-23. They offer awards for up to 100% tuition fee waiver to
students pursuing their higher education. A number of higher education institutions,
multinationals, and government institutions are part of this program, offering students
a variety of courses to choose from.
Eligibility
Generic
Grant amount
Full scholarship
16
SCOTLAND SALTIRE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Origin: Scotland
Description
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are open to international students who are the citizens of
Canada, China, Japan, Pakistan, India, and the USA. The main aim of this scholarship is to
encourage bright, talented and hardworking individuals to live, work and study in
Scotland. The scheme awards students who aspire to become influential leaders in their
future careers, have wide-ranging interests outside their studies and have a desire to
broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.
Eligibility
1. MSc programmes
2. MLitt programmes
3. MRes programmes
Grant amount
£8000
17
JN TATA ENDOWMENT FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION
Origin: India
Description
The J. N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship to Indian nationals at the
beginning of their academic year for full-time postgraduate/Ph.D./postdoctoral
studies/research fellowships abroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender or
community. The amount to be awarded to each scholar through a loan scholarship is
determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and does not cover the
full cost of studies. The amount awarded ranges between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. All
selected scholars do not necessarily qualify for the maximum amount.
Eligibility
Generic
Grant amount
Rs 1 lakh to 10 lakh
18
LADY MEHERBHAI TATA
EDUCATION TRUST
Origin: India
Description
The Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust awards scholarships to Indian women
graduates of recognized universities who wish to pursue their higher education abroad.
The scholarship is awarded towards the tuition fee component.
Eligibility
Social work
Social sciences
Education
Education and welfare of children with special needs
Gender studies – violence against women and children including domestic
violence
Child health – development and nutrition
Health policy and health education – mental health
Public health – community health services, reproductive health
Needs of adolescents
Rural development work
Communication for development (with a focus on women’s issues)
Development studies (applications in the field of community development, public
policy, social policy, social development, and sustainable development)
Research and study of social norms in communities
Grant amount
Rs 3-6 lakh per student
19
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
Origin: Global
Description
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for
postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries, who have no
other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant, 50%
loan basis through a competitive application process once a year. The Foundation gives
priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for
PhD programs. Applications for short-term courses are not considered.
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
50% grant, 50% loan
20
AUSTRALIA STUDY AWARDS
Origin: AUSTRALIA
Description
Eligibility
You can read about the entire eligibility criteria in the official Australia Awards Policy
Handbook.
Grant amount
Generally includes full tuition fee benefits and more
21
COMMONWEALTH
SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
Origin: UK
Description
This historic award is the UK’s primary scholarship scheme focused on supporting British
international development goals. It is designed to attract outstanding talent to UK
universities while also supporting sustainable development overseas.
Eligibility
Grant amount
Most scholarships are fully funded; they will cover your tuition fees, the cost of airfare
to and from the UK, as well as a living allowance.
22
VICE CHANCELLOR
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
$40000 AUS
23
CAMPUS FRANCE CHARPAK
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: France
Description
This scholarship is designed for one to two years (September - June, 10 months per
academic year) of study in France at the Master’s degree level for all streams and
fields of study.
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
5700 Euros
24
CHARLES WALLACE INDIA
TRUST
Origin: UK
Description
The Charles Wallace India Trust provides grants to Indians in the early or middle
stages of their careers. It applies to those who are living in India and working or
studying in the arts, heritage conservation or the humanities fields. The categories of
grants available include: fully-funded awards; visiting fellowships in agreed subjects at
specific institutions; grants for research and professional visits; grants for doctoral
study; and grants to attend the Scottish Universities Summer School.
Eligibility
Grant amount
USD 642- USD 771
25
HERRIOT WATT SML
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: UK
Description
Heriot-Watt University welcomes students from all over the world. Our International
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Merit Awards are designed to help you fund your
studies in Edinburgh-based undergraduate or taught postgraduate programs at their UK
campuses
Eligibility
1. Indian applicants who pay the overseas fee level, have accepted their offer of a place
in a postgraduate taught program at the School of Management and Language.
2. Must have paid their deposit.
3. If English is not your first language, a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required
with all elements passed at 6.0 or above
Not specific
Grant amount
£2,000
26
LSE SHARED SCHOLARSHIP
SCHEME
Origin: UK
Description
The aim of the scheme is to assist students of excellent academic calibre from
developing Commonwealth countries who would benefit from higher education in the
United Kingdom, to the developmental advantage of their home countries, but who, for
financial reasons, are unable to study in Britain and are outside the scope of other British
Government Support Schemes
Eligibility
1. Applicants are expected to hold a first degree at either first class or upper second
class level.
2. You must also confirm that you are sufficiently fluent in written and oral English to
pursue your studies at LSE immediately, as no pre-course English Language teaching
is available under these awards.
3. Applicants who have already studied for one year or more in a developed country, or
who possess sufficient resources to self-fund, are not eligible for an award.
Grant amount
£16,861
27
SUSSEX INDIA SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: UK
Description
This scholarship is for new postgraduate students who have Indian nationality and have
been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
£3,000
28
SIR EDMUND HILARY
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: New Zealand
Description
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme educates future leaders at the University
of Waikato within the values of New Zealand’s greatest adventurer, Sir Edmund Hillary.
With a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship, you can pursue your passion while you study.
Eligibility
Grant amount
10,000 USD
29
INLAKS SHIVDASANI
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Origin: Global
Description
The Foundation focuses on providing scholarships, grants and awards in various fields to
outstanding young Indians that will enable them to develop their professional, scientific,
artistic and cultural abilities, both abroad and in India.
The scholarship covers a wide range of subjects, many of which are not covered by other
funding bodies. Over the last four decades, more than 460 scholars have benefited from
overseas scholarships while over 600 others have received awards and Take-Off Grants in
India and abroad. This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, PhD, Masters
Diploma, Masters Certificate
Eligibility
1. Applicants should hold a good first degree from a recognized university in India.
2. Applicants should hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognized university
outside India and must have resided continuously and been employed or been
studying in India, for at least two years after their undergraduate degree.
3. Applicants must hold prior admission to the institution and course chosen. The
Foundation will not consider candidates without admission or pending admission.
4. Applicants must be below 30 years of age in the year of application.
All courses except Engineering, Computer Science, Business Studies, Medicine, Public
Health, Fashion Design, Music and Film Animation
Grant amount
100,000 USD
30
CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP
AWARDS
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
£3,000 - £10,000
31
MPOWER GLOBAL CITIZEN
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
1. Must have been accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or
Canadian school supported by MPOWER.
2. Must be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as
applicable.
3. Must have a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
4. Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or
5. Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder).
6. For study in Canada, the candidate must be a Canadian permanent resident or
have a valid Canadian study permit.
Not specific
Grant amount
$5,000 USD
32
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Origin: USA
Description
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States
to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and
postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Eligibility
Business
Government
Academia
Community activism
Arts
Scientific
Grant amount
$2,000–12,000 USD
33
JOINT JAPAN/WORLD BANK
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
Full scholarship
34
THE P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL
PEACE SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program that provides grants-in-aid
for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and
Canada. If you hold citizenship or permanent residency in the United States or Canada,
you are not eligible. Scholarships are not given for research, internships, dissertations, or
travel. In order to qualify for a first scholarship, you must have a full year of coursework
remaining and be enrolled full-time and on campus for the entire school year. the
scholarship does not fund online courses.
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
12,500 USD
35
SWISS GOVERNMENT
EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
Grant amount
Full scholarship
36
MPOWER WOMEN IN STEM
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
1. Must be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian
school supported by MPOWER.
2. Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as
applicable.
3. Must have a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
4. Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or
5. Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder).
6. For study in Canada, the applicant must be a Canadian permanent resident or have a
valid Canadian study permit.
STEM
Grant amount
$3,000
37
HELEN LANSDOWNE RESOR
SCHOLARSHIP
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
Not specific
Grant amount
10,000 USD
38
OFID SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Origin: Global
Description
Eligibility
1. Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
2. Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with
a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
3. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its
equivalent.
4. Must be a national of a developing country, please refer to the list of eligible countries
at the official website.
5. Please note that nationals of OFID Member Countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon,
Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
Venezuela) are not eligible to apply.
Grant amount
50,000 USD
39
HUBERT HUMPHERY
FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
Origin: Global
Description
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten-month non-degree academic
study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are
selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in
either the public or the private sector.
Eligibility
Grant amount
Full scholarship
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