Scholarships Offered By Different Countries For Graduate Students
K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
Name of the Scholarship: K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
Applicants must be Indian candidates who have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from August 2022 but not later than February 2023.
A maximum of Rs.5 lakh per scholar, awarded to remaining successful applicants
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship for Higher Studies
Name of the Scholarship: Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship for Higher Studies.
Applicant must be below 30 years of age as of January 31, 2023
Applicant must have graduated from an accredited Indian University
Students in their final year of the degree course or those awaiting results are also eligible.
Applicants planning to pursue Postgraduate studies at top ranking institutions from Fall 2023
Applicants who have applied and are awaiting an acceptance from the university are also eligible to apply.
The award of scholarship is subject to securing admission.
JN Tata Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: JN Tata Scholarships
Age – not older than 45 years as of 30th June 2023
Qualification – Graduates of a recognized Indian University
Marks – at least 60% on average in their undergraduate and graduate studies
Candidates who are at the end of the 1st year of their overseas studies, with at least one full academic year remaining to complete at the time of award (normally by July of any calendar year)
J N Tata scholars who have fully repaid their existing loan scholarship amount.
The course to which candidates are admitted must be recognized as a Graduate Program (post-graduate in Indian terminology), where the entry requirement is an undergraduate degree.
Agha Khan Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Agha Khan Scholarships
Residency Requirement: The Foundation only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries where there are local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices which process applications and interview candidates.
Age Limit: Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
S N Bose Scholars Program
Name of the Scholarship: S N Bose Scholars Program
The Education Future Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: The Education Future Scholarship
Applicant should have a minimum scored 60% in 10th and 12th.
Applicants should reflect that they lack means of self-funding their education abroad. Hence, the applicant should be planning to fund himself at least 50% through an education loan.
The number of scholarships varies each year and depends on the quality of applications we receive
This scholarship is open to all subjects of study.
USA applicants
Applications are open for both Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 seasons
If you are going to a US university/ college and your course start date is between 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2023, you may apply under this category
Applications open- 15th August 2022
Application deadline- Open for applications, based on rolling deadlines
Final results announcement date: 1st week of September 2023Non USA applicants
Applications are open for the year 2022- 2023
If you are going to a NON US university/ college and your course start date is between 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023, you may apply under this
Applications open- 15th August 2022
Application deadline- Open for applications, based on rolling deadlines.
Final results announcement date: 1st week of September 2023.
SEG Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: SEG Scholarship (SEG Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences in universities around the world.)
Is a high school senior planning to attend college next year or an undergraduate or graduate college student;
Has above average grades;
Is intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
Must include email addresses for two faculty members who have agreed to serve as references.
Submit your application online between 1 November and 1 March.
Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
Name of the Scholarship: Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants must either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree; or a full-time postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian institution, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
must have at least three years’ full-time (paid) professional work experience relevant to the proposed field of study by the application deadline;
should demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
must not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program; and
if employed, should follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. The applicant can download the FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form from the USIEF website.
Please carefully review the FNMaster’s Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
Please refer to FNMaster’s Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application:
FNMaster’s Applicant Annexure
FNMaster’s Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognised, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.
UK
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Link: https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/
Indian passport holders who hold a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university abroad must have resided continuously, been employed, or have been studying in India for at least two years after their undergraduation.
Candidates having a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s or PhD) from an institution abroad are not eligible to apply.
Candidates who are already studying or have started their postgraduate education at an institution abroad are not eligible to apply.
It is essential to have prior admission to the institution and course chosen at the time of the application. The Foundation will not consider candidates without evidence of admission.
Candidates who have an English language certification as a conditional part of their offer letter need to attain that certification before applying for the scholarship.
Candidates who have received a deferred offer of admission must have a valid offer for the academic year 2022-23 to be eligible for the 2022 scholarships.
Those born on or after 1stJanuary 1992 are eligible to apply for the 2022 scholarships.
For Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Fine Arts, Architecture and related subjects, candidates must have a minimum academic grade of 65%, CGPA 6.8, or GPA 2.6 from a recognized university/institution.
For Mathematics, Sciences, Environment and related subjects, candidates must have a minimum academic grade of 70%, CGPA 7.2, or GPA 2.8 from a recognized university/institution.
A candidate must have a valid passport to apply.
Only one submission per candidate will be accepted.
The online portal will not accept applications that do not meet the academic and financial eligibility criteria as given above.
Two letters of reference are mandatory and one must be from an academic referee; candidates must provide official email addresses for both referees. For applications made on 30 March 2022, the referee link will be valid for seven days post submission till 6 April 2022.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: The Foundation has joint-scholarship arrangements with Imperial College, London, the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, the University of Cambridge (Cambridge Trust), and Sciences Po, Paris.
The Foundation gives scholarships in a variety of subjects but DOES NOT fund the following courses:
Business and Finance
Computer Science
Engineering*
Fashion Design
Film and Film Animation**
Hospitality and Tourism
Indian Studies without Contemporary Relevance
Management Studies (i.e. MBA)
Medicine, Dentistry, and related therapies
Music***
Public Health
https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/
GREAT Scholarships India
Name of the Scholarship: GREAT Scholarships India
have an undergraduate degree, be motivated and have an interest in the proposed subject area.
meet the English language requirement of the UK university.
establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment.
be willing to attend a networking event for all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.
be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for teh GREAT scholarships.
as an alumnus of the GREAT scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about his or her own experience of studying in the UK
Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities scholarship webpages.
The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions deadlines please see the institutions page.
Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications.
Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs:
TheRobert Gordon University
University of Essex
Royal Northern College of Music (two Scholarships)
University of Hull
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
University of Plymouth
Edge Hill University
Nottingham Trent University
University of Bath
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Arts University Bournemouth
Imperial College London
University of Southampton
The University of Edinburgh
University of York
Keele University
University College London
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Bristol
St George’s University of London
The Global Study Awards
Name of the Scholarship: The Global Study Awards
You’re eligible to enter The Global Study Awards if you’re over 18, plan to study abroad on an undergraduate or postgraduate course, and have shown:
the potential to contribute to society through your studies
a strong commitment to developing your career
a sincere interest in increasing intercultural coherence.
The prize will be applied towards the winner’s tuition fees and will be paid directly to the higher education institution where you plan to study.
If the tuition fees are below the maximum individual award fund of £10,000, we may allocate the remaining funds towards your living costs for a maximum of 52 weeks, starting from when you first registered at the institution.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Name of the Scholarship: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2023
By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*. The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format
Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,236 per month, or £1,516 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels)
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
If you have children and are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £529 per month for the first child, and £131 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK (rates quoted at current levels)
If you share that you have a disability, a full assessment of your needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC
Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English
References from at least two individuals, on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details
Applications for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the 2023/24 academic year are now closed
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Not Mentioned
Felix Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Felix Scholarship
Academically gifted and underprivileged individuals who are not nationals of India or an EEA country, who must hold at least a first class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or a comparable institution and who are recommended by their chosen university.
Application Process: Candidates should note that an application can be made to only one institution.
Candidates for the Felix Scholarships at Oxford should note there is no separate application process: in order to be considered, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course. The following link to the Oxford website gives more details.
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/felix-scholarships
University of Oxford
University of Reading
School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)
University of Reading – January 30
SOAS – January 29
Timeline: Candidates for the Felix Scholarships at Oxford should note there is no separate application process: in order to be considered, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course.
Felix Scholarship
Chevening Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Chevening Scholarship
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice.
Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2023.
There is a fee cap applied to MBA programmes that requires you to cover any additional cost over £22,000
https://www.chevening.org/faqs/what-does-a-chevening-scholarship-cover/
At least two years’ work experience
Applications are then individually reviewed by independent reading committees who score applications against FCDO, Chevening, and regional objectives, and the potential of the candidate to meet those objectives.
Start in the autumn term (usually September/October)
Taught master’s (i.e. not research-focused MRes programmes)
Lead to a master’s degree qualification
Based in the UK
Timeline:August – November
https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
Be aged between 28 and 38
Have not received a CWIT grant within the last five years
Have a first degree, diploma or professional qualification in their specialization. CWIT prefers applicants with significant working experience
Application Process: Each year, applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their applications and invited to the British Council for an interview in New Delhi in February. The panels of Indian experts are chaired by CWIT. Results of the interviews are announced in early April.
Your application form should include a Statement of Purpose, stating clearly which course you plan to follow, what you want to do in the UK and how you plan to put this into use on returning to India.
You will also need:
An IELTS Certificate (essential for unconditional acceptance for most UK courses).
Evidence of unconditional acceptance on the course, programme, attachment or internship for which you have applied, or evidence of progress towards acceptance.
Portfolio submission where appropriate in either online links or uploading pictures or relevant documents.
Arts
Visual Arts
Performance, e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Directing
Film – including Script Writing and Direction
Photography
Design (but not Architecture)
Curating
Art History
Heritage Conservation
Conservation architecture
Management of heritage projects or sites
Conservation of materials such as timber, stone, metal (including metal structures, armour and artefacts), paintings, photographs and film. Internships for painting conservators are sometimes hosted at the Tate conservation department. Enquiries to conservation.enquiries@tate.org.uk
Conservation of landscape
Management of museums and collections
Engineering, in relation to conservation of heritage buildings and structures
University of Lincoln India Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: University of Lincoln India Scholarship
Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.
Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:
– A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.
– A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.
– A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.
Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:2.
Application Process: You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for the India Scholarship once you have submitted your application to study at the University of Lincoln.
Monday 1 May 2023For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:
Friday 1 December 2023
The University of Sheffield
Name of the Scholarship: The University of Sheffield
Distance learning courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
You must receive an offer for a course studied in full at the University of Sheffield. Masters programmes split between the University of Sheffield and a partner institution are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.
All Crossways courses and Erasmus Mundus courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
For tuition fee purposes you must be self-funded and required to pay the overseas tuition fee.
You must not be a sponsored student*.
For scholarship purposes all MArch programmes are considered as postgraduate taught programmes and are not eligible for undergraduate scholarships.
Anyone studying a Masters/integrated PhD programme is eligible for a merit scholarship in the Masters element of the programme only.
Application Process: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships/postgraduate/international-merit-postgraduate-scholarship
DClinDent Orthodontics
MClinDent in Orthodontics
DClinDent Endodontics
MClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry
DClinDent Periodontics
MMedSci in Diagnostic Oral Pathology
DClinDent Prosthodontics
Deadlines: The deadline for scholarship applications is 13:00 (UK time) on Monday 15 May 2023
University of Bristol (Think Big postgraduate award)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Bristol
(Think Big postgraduate award)
are an overseas student for fee purposes
have applied to start any one-year, full-time master’s programme, or one of our eligible two-year programmes – Social Work (MSc) and Law (MA), starting in September 2023.
Applicants may also be eligible to receive a £3,000 living cost bursary during their first year of study.
Deadlines: Applications will close at 10 AM (UK time) on Monday 24 April 2023
University of Liverpool (Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Liverpool
(Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship)
• be starting a new postgraduate master’s programme in academic year 2023 at the campus in Liverpool.
• achieve a first class degree or equivalent qualification – as defined by the University of Liverpool and listed here.
• The award will not be available to students who have studied at Liverpool International College, XJTLU or completed their Undergraduate degree at Liverpool, as these students have their own scholarship provision.
The award will not be available to students who are sponsored (by their government or commercial organisation), as these students are fully funded.
Students undertaking the MArch programme or an MPhil qualification are not eligible for a Vice- Chancellors International Attainment Scholarship- PGT Award.
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
University of Essex
Name of the Scholarship: University of Essex
Amount: If you’re an international student, took your undergraduate degree overseas or in the UK and are self-funding your postgraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship worth up to £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee. For eligible students with a UK degree, the amount of the award will be set at £2,000.
https://www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships/academic-excellence-international-masters-scholarship
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Aston University (MBA Scholarships)
Name of the Scholarship: Aston University
(MBA Scholarships)
Up to 50 scholarships are available to support the most dedicated and talented candidates starting the Aston MBA full-time programme in January 2023
Business Excellence Scholarship
Up to 30 scholarships of £5,600 are available to support students who can demonstrate examples of excellence in their career to date or entrepreneurial experience.
Global Leadership Scholarship
Up to 15 scholarships of £9,800 are available to support students who can demonstrate how they have shown impactful leadership during their career or entrepreneurial endeavours.
The Dean’s Scholarship
Up to five scholarships of £14,000 will be awarded to students who can prove without doubt that they have the ambition, potential and ideas to make a truly global impact in their career and represent Aston Business School as a star of the future
https://www.aston.ac.uk/bss/aston-business-school/aston-mba/mba-scholarships
Deadlines: Not updated
For courses starting in January 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:
23:59 UK time on Sunday 11th December 2022
The University of Manchaster
Name of the Scholarship: The University of Manchaster
Applicants for the South Asian awards must have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time programme at Manchester and must submit an online scholarship application form by 19 May 2023. The application form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
Applicants will be considered for the award based on academic merit and the quality of their scholarship application.
Applicants must be self-funded (not sponsored).
Applicants for MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine and Dentistry degrees are not eligible for the award.
Applicants who have previously completed a degree in the UK are not eligible for the award.
Applicants for blended and distance learning programmes are not eligible for the award.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of an appropriate discount against published tuition fees.
Deadlines: 19 May 2023
For courses starting in January 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:
23:59 UK time on Sunday 11th December 2022
University of Leicester (College of Science and Engineering International PGT Merit Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Leicester
(College of Science and Engineering International PGT Merit Scholarship)
Eligibility: This scholarship rewards academic achievement, as follows:
Degree equivalent to a UK high upper second class degree – £3,000
Degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000
You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Masters course in the College of Science and Engineering, commencing in January 2023, September 2023 or January 2024.
The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Masters degree in any of the schools within our College of Science and Engineering:
School of Chemistry
School of Engineering
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Computing
Mathematical Science
School of Physics and Astronomy
Deadlines: There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.
London Business School Fund Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: London Business School Fund Scholarships
This is the MBA’s largest general group of scholarships and we offer multiple awards per year.
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
City University of London (Bayes Business School International Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: City University of London
(Bayes Business School International Scholarship)
Be in your first year of undergraduate study in 2023/24; and
Starting in year 1 of your degree at Bayes Business School of City, University of London, from September 2023; and
Be expected to achieve academic grades that exceed the conditions of your offer and the advertised academic criteria; and
Make City your Firm choice, either as Conditional Firm (CF) or Unconditional Firm (UF).
Deadlines: 16th October 2023
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Gates Cambridge Scholarship
applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
PhD (full-time or part-time*)
MLitt (full-time)
One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.
Core components
the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
a maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022-23 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years
one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge
* The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.
Discretionary components
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
Family allowance – up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more children (2022-23 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar
Application Process: Applicants submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal.
To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section. Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.
Courses which Gates Cambridge does NOT consider:
Any Undergraduate degree, such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
Business Doctorate (BusD)
Master of Business (MBA)
Master of Finance (MFin)
MASt courses
PGCE
MBBChir Clinical Studies
MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time, Home students only)
Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
Part-time degrees other than the PhD
Non-degree courses
Deadlines: Depending on your course – either 1 December 2022 or 5 January 2023 (see Course Directory)
Cardiff University (Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: Cardiff University
(Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship)
Deadlines: 16 June 2023
Aston University (Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: Aston University
(Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship)
To apply for a scholarship, you will need to apply for an Aston University course first. Once you have received an offer to study an Aston University course, you can then log into your My Aston Portal (MAP) account, where you will find a link to the scholarship application form. Details on how to access your MAP account can be found in your offer email.
The Rhodes Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: The Rhodes Scholarship
You have either: i. completed a school leaving exam (10th or 12th standard or equivalent) at a school in India, OR
ii. are in the final year of, or have completed an undergraduate degree at a university in India
You must be at least 18 and have not reached your 24th birthday
Given the very intense international competition for places at the University of Oxford, candidates will have a greater chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have:
• A First Class Honours Degree
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/india/
London School of Economics and Political Science (Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS))
Name of the Scholarship: London School of Economics and Political Science
(Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS))
A grant of up to £225 to cover master’s thesis costs is available along with a £200 study travel grant; the cost of up to 10 kilograms of accompanied excess baggage is also available for scholars returning home at the end of their awards.
submit your application for admission to one of the eligible programmes at LSE. See how to apply for graduate study at LSE.
submit your application to the via the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship web page by 13 December 2022
submit your LSE Graduate Financial Support Application (available January 2023) via the LSE Graduate Applicant Portal by 20 February 2023. This will also allow you to be considered for other LSE Scholarships you may be eligible for.
receive an offer of a place (conditional or unconditional)
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: The following programmes have been submitted for consideration for this funding for an award at LSE in the 2023/24 academic session.
MSc Development Management
MSc Environment and Development
MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation
MSc Global Health Policy
MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies
MSc Local Economic Development
MSc Health and International Development
LSE Graduate Financial Support Application – 20 February 2023
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships
Must be ordinarily resident in India
Must be not more than 30 years of age on 1 September of the year of application for the award
Must be a graduate of an Indian university if applying to a second undergraduate or for a post graduate course (applicants who are expected to graduate in the year of the award are also eligible to apply for the awards), or be from a school in India if applying for an undergraduate course.
Must have applied for and secured admission to study a full-time course at the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford. Candidates are required to present proof of admission before grant of the scholarship, and proof of having taken up residence at Cambridge or Oxford before the scholarships funds are released.
Must intend to pursue a course of study that is one of the following:
Research leading to the PhD degree
One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma, CASM or Part III Maths, MBA, PGCE etc.)
Taught and research based Masters programmes of various durations (including M. Sc., engineering, medicine)
Second Bachelors degree as an Affiliated Student/Senior Status
Bachelors degree programme
Must be admitted to the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford through the University’s normal academic procedures. OCSI cannot admit students or assist in this process.
OCSI Anita Banerji Memorial Scholarship, tenable at either the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford worth INR 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lacs).
OCSI Nirmal Luthra Memorial Scholarship, tenable at the University of Cambridge worth INR 4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lacs).
The Emmanuel College Cambridge (India) Scholarship worth INR 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lacs), tenable at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, from Nikhil Sawhney and Sumant Dhamija.
One scholarship worth INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lac) tenable only at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford, from Ritika Dhamija
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
Timeline: March-May
NTU International Scholarships (Nottingham Trent University)
Name of the Scholarship:NTU International Scholarships
(Nottingham Trent University)
Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Please visit ntu.ac.uk/scholarships for information on scholarships for UK students.
Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2023, or January 2024. International students enrolled before January 2023 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2023 or January 2024, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
You must have an offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course with us before applying for a scholarship.
This scholarship scheme is competitive. We award scholarships to applicants who demonstrate excellent achievements and experience and will make a positive contribution to the NTU community.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility: Citizenship:
Canadian citizens
Permanent residents of Canada
Foreign citizens
Areas of research:
Health research
Natural sciences and/or engineering
Social sciences and humanities
Individual application documents can be submitted in either English or French. If another language is required to express a particular idea (e.g., specialized concept), be sure to provide an explanation in French or English.
A complete Vanier CGS application package includes:
A ResearchNet application form (includes two letters of reference, each with three sections)
A CCV (limited entries; please see Completing the Common CV (CCV) for complete information)
Research Contributions (maximum one page)
A Personal Leadership Statement (maximum 2 pages for English applications; maximum of 2.5 pages for French applications)
Special Circumstances (maximum 0.5 page, optional)
Two Leadership letters of reference (maximum 2 pages)
A Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages for English applications; maximum of 2.5 pages for French applications)
Project References (maximum 5 pages)
Transcripts
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/
Only PhD
University of Waterloo (International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE))
Name of the Scholarship: University of Waterloo
(International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE))
Eligibility: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/awards/international-masters-award-excellence-imae
Amount: Value: $2,500
Value description: Award valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of five terms.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Waterloo
Level: Masters
Program: Open to any program
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)
Eligibility: Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this award. Please contact your department as they may have a higher GPA requirement.
Amount: UMGF master’s awards are valued at $14,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, for up to a total of $28,000.
UMGF doctoral awards are valued at $18,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, for up to a total of $72,000.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Manitoba
Full-time master’s and PhD students
Please contact your department
University of Calgary Graduate Awards
Name of the Scholarship: University of Calgary Graduate Awards
Eligibility: You should
Be registered as a graduate student at the University of Calgary (including Cotutelle students)
Have tuition and general fees as a graduate student at the University of Calgary (including Cotutelle students). Learn more about registration.
Meet the terms of reference of the award.
Accept the terms and conditions of the award and the Graduate Award Regulation.
Amount: Master’s: $20,500, Doctoral: $26,000.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Calgary
Masters and Doctoral programs
Queen’s University International Scholarships (Queen's University International Admission Scholarship )
Name of the Scholarship: Queen’s University International Scholarships
(Queen’s University International Admission Scholarship )
Eligibility: To be eligible for most international admission scholarships and awards you must be:
An international student (Canadian citizens, including those students holding dual-citizenship, and permanent residents do not qualify for these awards)
Entering the first year of post-secondary education for the first time (graduates from a 2-year CEGEP program transferring into their second year of a Queen’s program remain eligible for Admission Scholarships and Awards)
Amount: Annual value $9,000
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Queen’s University
All Programs
University of Saskatchewan International Student Awards (Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Saskatchewan International Student Awards (Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships)
Eligibility: You will be considered automatically for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship if you are:
a current high school (secondary) student who plans to come to USask after you graduate, or
a student who has already graduated from high school (secondary) but has little or no previous post-secondary education (less than 18 transferable credit units).
Amount: George and Marsha Ivany President’s First & Best Scholarships
Value: $40,000 ($10,000/year over four years)
Chancellors’ Scholarships
Value: $30,000 ($7,500/year over four years)
U of S Entrance Scholarships
Value: $24,000 ($6,000/year over four years)
Edwards Undergraduate Scholarships
Value: $24,000 ($6,000/year over four years)
College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Entrance Scholarships
Value: $12,000 ($3,000/year over four years)
Application Process: You will be considered automatically for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Saskatchewan
UG Programs
Deadlines: February 15
Simon Fraser University Financial Aid and Awards
Name of the Scholarship: Simon Fraser University Financial Aid and Awards
Eligibility: must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at SFU during the term of application
must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student during the term of application
Amount:
Application Process: Apply online by logging in to the Student Information System (go.sfu.ca)
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Simon Fraser University
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility: Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) by the student deadline as determined by each graduate unit; International students who are studying or plan to study at the University of Toronto under a temporary resident visa (student study permit) are eligible for a set number of OGS awards (valid study permits must be effective as of the graduate units’ OGS international application deadline);
COVID-19 exception: Currently registered international graduate students who have not yet been able to obtain a study permit due to COVID-19 circumstances are eligible to apply. However, these applicants must have a valid study permit in order to hold the award;
Be registered or intend to register in an eligible program on a full-time basis in 2023-2024;
An eligible program is defined as a full-time program of study of two or three terms at the University of Toronto leading to a graduate degree. A full-time student is one who is in at least 60% of a full course load (40% for students with a permanent disability) or as defined by their institution. Program eligibility is determined individually by each graduate unit. Students should carefully review the information outlined by the graduate unit they intend to be registered in, to determine if their program is eligible for the graduate unit’s OGS competition.
Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of government-funded support or maximum OGS/QEII support available for their current level of study (see Maximum Support below); and
Have achieved at least A- (or equivalent) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent); or if the student has completed two years or more of graduate studies at the time of application, the student must only demonstrate an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) on all graduate courses completed.
Amount: The value of the OGS is $5,000 per session. Thus, awardees may receive $10,000 for two consecutive sessions or $15,000 for three consecutive sessions. In all instances, the awarding graduate unit will contribute to one-third the cost of the total award received by the students.
Each scholarship is tenable for one year (i.e., two consecutive or three academic sessions). The value and duration of each OGS award will be determined by the awarding graduate unit and detailed in the offer letter.
Application Process: OGS application form
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (unofficial and student-issued transcripts are permitted; e.g., ACORN screenshots).
Previous awards/publications/conference/research experience.
Plan of study (Maximum 2 pages: 1 page for Plan of Study, 1 page for references/citations).
Two academic references (referees will be required to submit online).
Important note for visa students: Applicants holding a valid study permit by the graduate unit’s OGS international application deadline are eligible to apply following the same application process and internal deadlines set by their current or proposed graduate unit. Graduate units will select and forward a limited number of applications to the School of Graduate Studies to compete in a centralized adjudication.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Toronto
All Doctoral and Master’s
Deadlines:Depends on the program
(Generally between March and April)
Ireland
Trinity College Dublin- Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Trinity College Dublin- Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligibility: Applicants who have non-EU status and will pay tuition fees at the non-EU rate.
Amount: Scholarships valued between €2000 to €5000 each, applied as a reduction to the tuition fees of a full-time postgraduate programme for the first year of study only.
Application Process: https://www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/Postgraduate/gexpg.php
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Deadlines: 1st Batch Deadline: 1st March 2023
2nd Batch Deadline: 1st May 2023
3rd Batch Deadline: 15th June 2023
Applications received after 15th June 2023 will be assessed on a rolling basis depending on budget availability.
University College Dublin- UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: University College Dublin- UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
Amount: There are a limited number of 100% and 50% tuition fee scholarships available to outstanding students entering eligible UCD programmes.
Application Process: https://www.ucd.ie/global/t4media/Global%20Excellence%20Application%20Instructions_20200226.pdf
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: https://www.ucd.ie/global/t4media/Global%20Excellence%20Scholarship%20Eligible%20Programmes_2023-24.pdf
Deadlines: 28 February
Atlantic Technological University (Non EU Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: Atlantic Technological University
(Non EU Scholarship)
Amount: Scholarships are available for Non-EU students giving up to a 30% discount off the quoted fee.
Application Process: https://www.gmit.ie/international/non-eu-scholarships
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Atlantic Technological University
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
National College of Ireland (Masters Academic Merit Scholarships)
Name of the Scholarship: National College of Ireland
(Masters Academic Merit Scholarships)
Amount: €2,000 – €4,000
Application Process: There is no requirement for you to submit a scholarship application form for these scholarships.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: National College of Ireland
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
National College of Ireland (Future Leaders Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: National College of Ireland
(Future Leaders Scholarship)
Amount: 50% of tuition Fees
Application Process: You may apply for one of these scholarships only once you have a full offer to study a Masters programme at NCI by downloading the attached form (https://www.ncirl.ie/Portals/0/International/Scholarship%20Form%202020.pdf?ver=2020-04-29-161659-210×tamp=1588174116728) The scholarship application must be emailed to international@ncirl.ie by 30 April 2022.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: National College of Ireland
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
National College of Ireland (Higher Diploma Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: National College of Ireland
(Higher Diploma Scholarship)
Amount: €4,000
Application Process: All students who receive an offer to study the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing at NCI are automatically assessed for this scholarship based upon their previous academic performance. There is no requirement for you to submit a scholarship application form for this scholarship.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: National College of Ireland
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
University of Galway (Scholarships for South Asia)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Galway
(Scholarships for South Asia)
Amount: Awards for South Asian students range from €1,000 up to 50% tuition fee
Application Process: Scholarships applicants are assessed based on academic merit. In addition, applicants will be asked to submit a Personal Scholarship Statement. (500 words maximum) covering the following points:
Your interest in coming to University of Galway.
Why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship.
How will you promote links with University of Galway, both during your scholarship tenure and as alumni?
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
Deadlines: Round 1: Opened in February; open to all students that have accepted their offer on/before 28th March – round 1 awards closed on Thursday 31st March.
Round 2: Opened on Friday 1st April and round 2 awards closed on Friday June 17th
USA
University of Texas at Austin
(General ISSS Financial Aid)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Texas at Austin
(General ISSS Financial Aid)
Amount: The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides $4,000 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $2,500 in the summer semester in cash assistance* for international students who demonstrate financial need
Application Process: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/advising-services/financial-aid
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: All masters programs
Deadlines: Not mentioned
TAMU
Name of the Scholarship: TAMU
Amount: Awards typically range from $500 to $1,000 per semester.
Application Process: Students can apply for the scholarships through the Texas A&M’s University Scholarship Application. A single application through the University Scholarship Application page allows the student to apply for multiple scholarship awards.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Multiple scholarships are available for multiple programs in the university.
Deadlines: February 1
UT Dallas
Name of the Scholarship: UT Dallas
Amount: Non-Texas residents, including international students, who receive a competitive scholarship of $1,000 or more during the Fall semester, may be eligible for in-state tuition for two consecutive semesters in that academic year (Fall and Spring semesters only and does not apply to Summer semester).
Application Process: All graduate scholarships are awarded via applications made through Scholarship Application Portal. Complete the general scholarship application, then complete each relevant donor scholarship application prior to final submission.
New incoming students may apply for scholarships for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Current students may apply for scholarships for the Fall semesters only.
Students must carefully read the criteria and requirements for each scholarship.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Students in the following programs are NOT eligible for donor, Dean’s Excellence or Impact scholarships and therefore should NOT use this portal to apply for any scholarships. These students should contact their program director for scholarship options:
Full-Time MBA Cohort
MS in Accounting Cohort
MS in Finance Cohort
MS in Business Analytics Cohort
MS in Business Analytics Cohort Online
MS in Financial Technology and Analytics
MS in Systems Engineering and Management
All Executive Education degree programs
Deadlines:May 1
The University of Utah
Name of the Scholarship: The University of Utah
Amount: Various scholarships are available
Application Process: Scholarships with the word “apply” in the Action column (after you sign in) require further action on your part in order to be considered. There are some scholarship opportunities for which you do not have to apply
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Various scholarships are available for all programs
Deadlines: Depending upon the scholarships, the deadlines also change
UT Arlington
Name of the Scholarship: UT Arlington
OR
You may be a good candidate for a scholarship, but more information is required. “Apply” will appear under the Action column, and you will have to complete an application to apply for that scholarship. These are Recommended scholarships found under the Opportunities drop-down menu above.
Amount: Various scholarships are available
Application Process: Log in to Mav ScholarShop now with your Net ID and password to start your search for scholarship dollars!
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Various scholarships are available for all programs
Deadlines: Depending upon the scholarships, the deadlines also change
Rochester Institute of Technology (Graduate Tuition Scholarships)
Name of the Scholarship: Rochester Institute of Technology
(Graduate Tuition Scholarships)
Amount: Typically, 10-40% tuition scholarship range. The amount of scholarship awarded varies by student and department.
Application Process: You are considered for RIT graduate scholarships just by applying for admission. No separate application is necessary. Scholarships cannot be combined.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Graduate programs
Deadlines: Not mentioned
Germany
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
are not older than thirty when applying,
have good knowledge of the German language,
are actively engaged in voluntary work,
plan to study a minimum of four semesters at a university in Germany,
support democracy, rule of law and human rights.
Amount: Not Mentioned
Application Process: Apply on their website
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: All German Universities
Deadlines: July 15th each year
Heinrich Boll Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Heinrich Boll Scholarships
Amount: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar
Application Process: The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s selection procedure for scholarship applicants consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Submission of written application documents
Stage 2: Interview with a liaison lecturer
Stage 3: Selection workshop
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Degree courses at state or staterecognised universities in Germany
Deadlines: March 1st and September 1st
Goethe Goes Global Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Heinrich Boll Scholarships
Amount: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar
Application Process: The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s selection procedure for scholarship applicants consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Submission of written application documents
Stage 2: Interview with a liaison lecturer
Stage 3: Selection workshop
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Degree courses at state or staterecognised universities in Germany
Deadlines: March 1st and September 1st
DLD Executive MBA Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: DLD Executive MBA Scholarship
Amount: €53,000 in tuition support
Application Process: To apply for the opportunity applicants need to take admission in the MBA degree program at Berlin School of Creative Leadership. After taking admission candidates can apply for the opportunity through the given link: https://berlinschool.fluidreview.com/
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: MBA Programs
Deadlines: https://scholarship-positions.com/category/international-phd-programmes/
Deutschland Stipendium
Name of the Scholarship: Deutschland Stipendium
Link: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/home/home_node
Eligibility: The scholarship program law (StipG) and the scholarship program ordinance (StipV) specify the funding criteria that the universities can design. The text of the law and the currently valid StipV can be found here .
In addition to success at school and/or university, the eligibility criteria also include awards and prizes, previous employment and internships, extracurricular or extracurricular commitments and the overcoming of biographical obstacles related to one’s origin.
Amount: The scholarship holders receive the income-independent subsidy of 300 euros per month (in addition to BAföG benefits) for at least two semesters and at most until the end of the standard period of study
Application Process: Apply on their website
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: All state and state-recognized universities in Germany can offer Germany scholarships. Only universities sponsored by the federal government are excluded from the program.
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Deutschland Stipendium
Name of the Scholarship: Deutschland Stipendium
Link: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/home/home_node
Eligibility: The scholarship program law (StipG) and the scholarship program ordinance (StipV) specify the funding criteria that the universities can design. The text of the law and the currently valid StipV can be found here .
In addition to success at school and/or university, the eligibility criteria also include awards and prizes, previous employment and internships, extracurricular or extracurricular commitments and the overcoming of biographical obstacles related to one’s origin.
Amount: The scholarship holders receive the income-independent subsidy of 300 euros per month (in addition to BAföG benefits) for at least two semesters and at most until the end of the standard period of study
Application Process: Apply on their website
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: All state and state-recognized universities in Germany can offer Germany scholarships. Only universities sponsored by the federal government are excluded from the program.
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
Link: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=10000221
Eligibility: Applicants must study or work in Germany.
The following can apply for a grant:
students of pedagogy, trainee teachers or student teachers (Bachelor, Master, PhD) in STEM subjects
young teachers (less than 3 years of teaching experience) with a focus on STEM subjects
teachers at elementary schools and special schools (independent of their professional experience) who want to improve their knowledge and skills in STEM teaching
Amount: individual financial support, but limited to 10,000 EUR per request
Application Process: https://www.bayer-foundation.com/science/fellowships-stipends#ForStudentTeachers
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Not mentioned
Deadlines: 10 April
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship
Link: https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung/grundfoerderung-fuer-auslaender-innen/
Eligibility: We support foreign applicants who are already studying or doing a doctorate in Germany – at a state or state-recognized university or university of applied sciences. We expect above-average school and study-related achievements and first graded proof of achievement. Commitment to the values of social democracy is another prerequisite.
Very good German language skills must be proven, even if the course is completed in English. We accept up to 40 people from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe into our support program every year.
Amount: Foreign scholarship holders receive 830 euros per month (bachelor’s/diploma/magister/state exam) or 850 euros for the master’s and the costs for health insurance. We also offer a family allowance of 276 euros for scholarship holders with children.
Application Process: https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung/bewerbung/wie-laeuft-der-bewerbungsprozess-ab
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Not mentioned
Deadlines: Winter semester: 30 November
Summer semester: 31 May
New Zealand
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Link: https://www.postgraduatefunding.com/award-1265
Eligibility: The candidate must hold an ‘A’ average or equivalent in their studies, meet the requirements for entry into a research-based doctoral degree programme at a New Zealand university.
Amount: Living allowance (NZ$25,000 per year), a travel allowance (NZ$2,000), a health insurance allowance (NZ$500), and a book and thesis allowance (NZ$800)
Application Process: The candidate must complete the application form in English and attach supporting documents as stipulated in the application form.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Auckland
Deadlines: July 16th
University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship
Eligibility: Full-time enrolment in a PGDip or masters degree of 120 points or more, excluding masters by thesis, or an undergraduate degree (with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications) by new full fee paying International students from India
Amount: Up to $20,000 for either postgraduate study or undergraduate study
Application Process: Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract new international students of high calibre from India to enrol full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate taught study of one year or more at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland.
Deadlines: 21 November 2023 (Semester One intake) and 20 April 2023 (Semester Two intake)
Timeline: Sem 1: October-November
Sem 2: March-April
University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarship
Eligibility: To be eligible for Scholarship consideration, an applicant must be i) an international student, and ii) enrolled, or
enrolling, full-time in a Master of Management or Master of Professional Accounting degree at the University of
Auckland Business School. Students who have commenced study in the programme are not eligible for
consideration. A grade point average (GPA) or grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00 in the most recent
qualifying programme is required for Scholarship consideration
Amount: Up to $32,000
Application Process: https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/Scholarships/regulations/university-of-auckland-international-business-masters-scholarship.pdf
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Master of Management or Master of Professional Accounting
Deadlines: 18 January 2024 (April intake) 1 June 2023 (September intake)
Timeline: April Intake: December – January
Septermber Intake: May – June
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility: Applications are made to the Scholarships Office
A Selection Committee assesses the applications
The Scholarship is awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Selection Committee
Amount: Up to $10,000 for either postgraduate study or undergraduate study
Application Process: https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/Scholarships/regulations/university-of-auckland-international-student-excellence-scholarship.pdf
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: University of Auckland
Deadlines:Sem 1:21 November 2023
Sem 2: 20 April 2023
Timeline: Sem 1: October – November
Sem 2: March-April
Monash International Merit Scholarship (Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence)
Name of the Scholarship: Monash International Merit Scholarship (Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence)
Eligibility: You must be an international student
Amount: $10,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid per year
Application Process: You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: All masters program
Deadlines: Round one: 15 October
Round two: 15 November
Round three: 15 January
Round four: 15 March
Round five: 15 April
Round six: 30 June
RMIT- Future Leaders Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: RMIT- Future Leaders Scholarship
Eligibility: be a citizen of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan
be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the program commencement
have an offer letter to commence from 2023 intakes onwards in one of the following programs* at RMIT:
Bachelor degree*
Masters by Coursework
not be an existing student who commence in another program within the same study level
Amount: 20% tuition fee reduction for the program duration outlined on your offer letter.
Application Process: Check if your program is eligible to receive the scholarship.
No scholarship application is required.
If you are successful, you will receive an offer letter with the scholarship details outlined.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: RMIT
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Macquarie University $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Macquarie University $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree and meet the following criteria:
Be a citizen of India
Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline.
Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period.
Amount: AUD $10,000 per year
Application Process: Applicants will be assessed automatically for this scholarship. Successful candidates will receive the scholarship with their offer letter. To be assessed for this scholarship, please ensure:
You have successfully lodged an application for the undergraduate or postgraduate degree you plan to study.
You have met the eligibility criteria for the course you have applied for.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Macquarie University
Deadlines: Open year round
Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
Eligibility: ToTo be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree on-campus (or online if impacted by COVID-19 border restrictions) and meet the following criteria:
Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for Postgraduate applications; or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for Undergraduate applications.
Commence study in the session and year indicated in your scholarship letter of offer.
Amount: Up to AUD $10,000
Application Process: ApplicantsTo be considered for this scholarship applicants are required to complete a nomination form and hold a valid offer letter to study at Macquarie University. As part of the application form you must:
Applicants must complete an application form and type “VCIS” in the Scholarship Name field.
Enter your student number as outline on your Macquarie University Offer Letter.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Macquarie University
Deadlines: Open year round
Macquarie University - Indian Partner Arts Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Macquarie University – Indian Partner Arts Scholarship
Eligibility: Be enrolled in an undergraduate program or be a recent graduate from the aforementioned colleges.
Achieve a minimum WAM of 65 or equivalent for Postgraduate (coursework) applications.
Hold a full offer for one the courses listed in the ‘Applicable course’ section below (single or double degree).
Must not have received a scholarship or sponsorship from Macquarie University or another organisation for the degree (unless stated otherwise by the Scholarship Committee).
Amount: 50% of the total tuition fee
Application Process: To be considered for this scholarship applicants are required to complete a nomination form and hold a valid offer letter to study at Macquarie University. As part of the application form you must:
Enter your student number as outlined on your Macquarie University Offer Letter.
Submit an application form and type “Indian Arts Partner” in the Scholarship Name field.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: The Indian Partner Arts Scholarship is awarded to recognise academic excellence for Indian students from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi; St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata; The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.
Juris Doctor
Master of Ancient History
Master of Counter Terrorism
Master of Creative Industries
Master of Creative Writing
Master of Criminology
Master of Cyber Security Analysis
Master of Disability Studies
Master of Early Childhood
Master of Education
Master of Inclusive and Special Education
Master of Indigenous Education
Master of Intelligence
Master of International Relations
Master of International Trade and Commerce Law
Master of Laws
Master of Media and Communications
Master of Planning
Master of Public and Social Policy
Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Deadlines: Open year round
Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship: Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship
Link: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/sydney-scholars-india-equity-scholarship0.html
Eligibility: a. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This excludes Australian citizens and permanent residence.
b. You must hold Indian citizenship and be a current resident of slum communities in Delhi, India where ASHA Society works. Proof of residency will be required.
c. The applicant must have applied for but not yet commenced a postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application for the award.
d. Applicants commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney are not eligible to apply.
e. Applicants wishing to be considered must first meet all requirements set by Asha Community Health and Development Society (ASHA) and be recommended as a preferred candidate by this organisation.
Amount: a. One scholarship will be offered inclusive of normal full-time study load of the course:
i. Full tuition fee of postgraduate studies – up to $45,000 per year
ii. Annual living allowance – $12,000 per year
iii. Textbooks and annual return flight to India – up to $3,000 per year
iv. Overseas Health Cover for the duration of program – single cover only
v. Student Amenity Fees
vi. On-campus accommodation for the duration of the program will also be provided by the University in conjunction with the University Colleges.
b. Applicants must complete the ‘Acceptance of their Unconditional Admission Offer’ by the deadline associated with their scholarship offer round. Failing to do will result in the scholarship offer being rescinded.
c. On award, the student must remain enrolled at the University of Sydney after the census date.
d. Living allowance payments will be made to the student’s Australian bank account after the census date of each semester, however, the first instalment will be made within 7 business days upon arrival of studying. The student must contact the Scholarships Office upon arrival for payment to be processed timely.
e. Textbooks and one annual return flight to India will be reimbursed to student up to the value of $3000 upon presentation of receipts. Payment will be processed in April and September each year. The student must submit a claim form (PDF, 99kb) and attach receipts.
f. Deferral or suspension of the scholarship is not permitted.
g. The scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
i. All amounts quoted are in Australian Dollars.
Application Process:
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Not Mentioned
Deadlines: Not Mentioned
Australia Awards Scholarships
Name of the Scholarship: Australia Awards Scholarships
Link: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships
Eligibility: i. be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
ii. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
iii. not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
iv. not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection and mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but
must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]);
v. not be current serving military personnel;
vi. not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
vii. not hold convictions of criminal activities (including in their home country) including those relating to Child Protection and PSEAH;
viii. recipients under the Pacific Secondary School Scholarship Program (PSSSP) who have completed their secondary school education in Australia in the year prior are eligible to apply for a long-term Australia Award;
ix. have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
x. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements.
This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
xi. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
xii. not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lower than already achieved (e.g. be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD)
xiii. applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.
Amount: Not mentioned
Application Process: “i. a certified copy of original formal degree graduation certificate
(i.e. testamur) and, if not in English, a certified translation of the degree;
ii. a certified copy of original formal academic transcript/s and, if not
in English, a certified translation copy of the transcript/s;
iii. a certified copy of a citizenship document (e.g. passport or national identity card);
iv. a certified copy of original birth certificate and, if not in English, a certified translation;
v. a curriculum vitae (CV) briefly detailing work history and responsibilities (and research experience, if relevant to the application);
vi. referee reports: at least one academic referee report and at least one other referee report (e.g. a work supervisor). Master’s by Research or PhD applicants should provide two academic referee reports. A template for the preferred format of a referee report is available at http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australiaawards/pages/how-to-apply-for-an-australia-awardsscholarship.aspx;
vii. a certified copy of original English language test (IELTS OR TOEFL) results certificate valid until 1 January of the year in which the studies will commence. (For example, as results are normally valid for two years, the test date would need to have been taken after 1 January 2020 for an application for a scholarship to commence
studies in 2022). Note due to COVID-19 restrictions the two-year requirement has been relaxed, refer Appendix D Clause 15.2; and
viii. PhD candidates only – evidence (e.g. letter or email communication) that the applicant has received in-principle support for their research topic from a potential supervisor.”
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-institutions.pdf
Deadlines:
University of Queensland (The Neil Brice Memorial Fund)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Queensland (The Neil Brice Memorial Fund)
Link: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/neil-brice-memorial-fund
Eligibility: have the academic ability to complete your chosen program can demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Approximately $1,000
Application Process: Complete the application form.
You will also need to include supporting documentation that demonstrates your academic ability and financial need, such as:
a copy of your academic transcript
evidence of full-time enrolment in the current year
most recent Centrelink Allowance Statement (Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY etc)
Australian Taxation Office Assessment Notice, for the previous financial year
any other evidence you feel supports your application.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Arts, humanities and social sciences, Science and mathematics
Deadlines: 3 February 2023
University of Queensland (The T. C. Beirne School of Law Postgraduate Coursework International Student Scholarship)
Name of the Scholarship: University of Queensland (The T. C. Beirne School of Law Postgraduate Coursework International Student Scholarship)
Eligibility: You’re eligible if you:
are an international student
have applied for a place in postgraudate study or are enrolled at UQ and wish to commence postgraduate law studies
choose to study one of the following programs:
Master of Laws
Master of International Law (including duel programs)
Master of International Commeriial Law (including duel programs)
do not hold another scholarship that the Head considers to be similar.
Amount: Four scholarships are on offer:
2 scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fees and
2 scholarships covering 25% of the tuition fees
Application Process: You’ll need:
your CV
academic transcripts
2 reference letters.
You’ll also need to tell us about:
why you want to study law and your aspirations in this field your personal qualities, which may include: evidence of leadership potential, community involvement, cultural or sporting achievement or anything else you consider relevant
your financial need or hardship other scholarships you have applied for.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Master of Laws
Master of International Law (including duel programs)
Master of International Commeriial Law (including duel programs)
Deadlines: 15 May
Timeline: February – May
