The Ultimate List Of Scholarships Abroad For International Students

This article lists the best student scholarships to study abroad, including eligibility, duration, benefits, and more.

Many students fantasize of studying abroad, but few do. Foreign education might increase your career and profile, but it comes with challenges.

Getting into top foreign universities is tough. Even after admission, financial strain and responsibilities not backed by some powerful resource can hinder academic progress.

You can beat the financial challenge by acting smart. Studying abroad is easier with scholarships and student loans. To pass your application without worrying about money, act quickly and pay attention to every detail.

How to Apply for Scholarships to Study Abroad?

• The scholarship dates vary from university to university, the information of which is provided on their website.
• Find out which scholarship is available to you. Not all scholarships are open for international students. At times, there are special awards for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, etc. These need to be hunted out.
• Government scholarships have website pages of their own.
• In most cases, there is a form that is filled inquiring about the basic details of the student and the application number.
• If there is an option, one should upload the latest CV which specifies all professional, educational and social contributions.

In some cases, one needs to give a Statement of Purpose for why should the scholarship be given to them. This is very similar to the document one makes for the course application.

Below are the study abroad scholarships for Indian and other International students –

Scholarships in UK for International Students

There are various government scholarships that cover full tuition fees. However, one needs to be exceptional to get them owing to the volume of the applicants.

• GREAT Scholarships: Only for students with an Indian passport, this scholarship covers the full tuition fee if you have a confirmed offer letter from one of a list of 25 institutions, including universities such as NewCastle University, UCL London, and The University of Nottingham.
• Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships: Meant for international students from members of all commonwealth countries (includes India). Deadlines close in Jan-Feb.
• Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships: Reserved for students in arts, heritage conservation and humanities. They even support for short, artist residencies and small courses.
• Hornby Scholarships: Awards for English language teachers for teaching English as a foreign language. Their deadlines are generally in February. Find more about Hornby Scholarships.

Aside from that, one can visit each shortlisted university’s scholarship and bursaries page to learn about scholarship offeris, requirements, eligibility, and deadlines. Some institutions also provide discounts to students based on their situation, such as whether their parents are alumni or if their financial position is dire.

Scholarships in New Zealand for International Students

New Zealand scholarship for indian students & others are as follows,

• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS): These scholarships are available for international PhD students by New Zealand’s government. University tuition fees(upto NZ$25,000) and health insurance is covered(NZ$600).
• New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships: This scholarship is for Indian master’s or PhD students in New Zealand. This scholarship covers tuition fee, living, travel and health insurance, and establishment allowance.
• New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): NZEA features scholarships across all eight universities, offering an opportunity for Indian students to experience New Zealand excellence in various fields.
• New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees Scholarship: The New Zealand government gives financial assistance to international students who wish to enroll in full-time undergraduate studies at the country’s universities for three years. It is a 100% merit-based scholarship for students who have finished their secondary education and is supported by the Education New Zealand Trust.

Scholarships in Australia for International Students:

Australian government provides AUD $200 million worth of scholarships to international students. They are based on your country of origin, merit, and several other factors.

• Australian Awards Scholarships: This is a scholarship awarded by the Australian Government for international students. It is applicable to students of only a selected list of countries.
• Commonwealth Scholarships: are applicable to Australian universities.
• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students includes a list of merit-based scholarships for international students.
• Research Training Program (RTP) is a scholarship available to domestic and international research graduates by a few participating universities.
• There are several Dean’s scholarships which could be fully funded, depending on your university.
• Monash University, University of Sydney, Newcastle, UTS, etc are some of the good universities (offers from AUD $2000 to AUD $10,000) that reserve some scholarships for international students.

Every university’s website lists a separate collection of scholarships for international students from various countries. Check the available scholarships for your study at the universities to which you are applying.

Scholarships in Canada for International Students

To attract top international masters and PhD students, the Canadian government has established various scholarships. These merit-based scholarships require strong grades and extracurriculars. They also assess research potential. Some scholarships are available to students at all colleges in various professions, while others are region-specific (like Ontario).

• The Ontario Graduate Scholarship and Ontario Trilium Scholarship are examples of region specific scholarships. They are applicable to universities only in the Ontario region of Canada.
• International students may also qualify for some of the government scholarships such as the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program, Vanier Canada Scholarships and Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships.
• Banting Postdoctoral Scholarships are given to international students who wish to pursue PhD degrees.
• Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $17,500 for one year and is a non-renewable scholarships for graduate research students.
• NSERC scholarships are awarded to extraordinary students in fields of engineering and natural sciences.

There are also other university-specific scholarships available in Canada. The specifics of these will be available on their websites. The overall grants could start at $2,000 and go all the way up to being fully financed.

Scholarships in France for International Students

Scholarships for international students are offered by some universities, by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some universities award 10,000 EUR scholarships to students under 30 who meet academic standards. The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program, offered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, primarily supports Masters (1,181 EUR/month) and PhD (1,400 EUR/month) students.

Under-28 students receive most grants. 1,800–6,102 EUR merit-based grant. Grant recipients obtain health coverage exemption or discount.

Some of the scholarships available to international MS students in France are:

• Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students: This is a scholarship by the French Government. International students studying law, engineering, economics, management, and politics can apply. Monthly costs and allowances are covered, not tuition. Only Masters and PhD programs qualify. If you’ve been denied before, you can’t apply for a different course.
• INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Leaders: This is awarded to MBA students who are financially unable to pay for their course and belong to developing countries. Two scholarships are awarded per class.
• Emile Boutmy Scholarships for Non-EU Students at Sciences Po: Non-EU undergraduate and graduate students applying to Science Po University in Paris are eligible for this award. Undergraduate students might get up to €12,300 each year for three years. Graduate students may be eligible for up to €10,000 per year.
• ENS International Selection Scholarships: ENS institute students receive this. It provides 1,000 euros a month and a room at an ENS campus. 10 Science and 10 Arts and Humanities scholarships are awarded.
• Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to international masters students enrolled in Université Paris-Saclay. They are merit-based scholarships. The scholarship amount is upto €10,000 per year.
• Ampère Excellence Scholarships for International Students: This is valid for international masters students registered at ENS de Lyon. The amount is €1,000 per month for 1-2 years.
• Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women: This scholarship is applicable for women who come from disaster stricken countries in Asia or Africa and are pursuing a full time MBA at HEC Paris. Scholarship amount is €20,000.
• Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships:  This scholarship is for international students with good academic records who want to enroll in a Master’s degree program at the University of Lyon and jointly accredited by multiple French universities or “Grandes Ecoles” in Lyon and Saint-Etienne. Scholarships are 800 euros per month for 10 months.
• HEC-Eiffel Scholarships in MBA for Developing Countries: The scholarship is intended for MBA applicants attending HEC Paris. It does not cover tuition prices, but it does include a monthly allowance of around €1,100 that covers additional expenses such as travel, health insurance, and cultural events.
  

Scholarships in USA for International Students

• Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships : This scholarship is given to students who have excelled in their field of study (engineering, computer science, business studies, medicine, public health, fashion design, music, and film animation) and seek to further their education in North America or Europe. Awards of up to $100,000 are available. If additional money are required, the student must show that they can cover such expenses.
  
• Fulbright-Nehru Research Fellowship: Outstanding Indian university students seeking a master’s degree in a recognized US university receive this prize. They could study Arts and Culture Management, including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; International Legal Studies; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies. Candidates need 3 years of professional experience.
  
• The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: This scholarship is given to outstanding professionals from developing countries who wish to pursue non-degree graduate studies and related practical professional experience in the United States for a duration of ten months. This holds true for a wide range of areas. It is critical that applicants have a valid TOEFL score.
• Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship: Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and disease prevention and treatment are the six areas in which the Rotary scholarship is offered. Grants range from $15,000 to $30,000.
• Akhtarali H. Tobaccowala Fellowship & The Indian Trust Fellowship: Valid specially for Booth School of Business in Chicago. They offer $25,000 and $10,000 respectively.
• S.N. Bose Scholars Student Exchange Program for Indian Students: This scholarship helps provide opportunities to Indian researchers at master’s or higher level. They could be studying in fields of science and technology.

There are several other scholarships available which are college specific or are specific to certain courses.

Scholarships in Ireland for International Students

Ireland has hundreds of scholarships available to international students; however, they are often awarded on a case-by-case basis by the institution to which you are applying. Here are a few well-known scholarships:

• Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students: This scholarship is available for students of any field studying in any accredited Irish institute. The maximum scholarship awarded is €24,000 per year.
• The Walsh Fellowships: Awarded to postgraduate students who are working on projects related to Teagasc Research and Knowledge Transfer Program, majorly in fields of food, crops, animal and grasslands, environment, economics and rural development.
• Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS): IRCHSS funds cutting-edge humanities, social sciences, business, and law research to advance Ireland’s economic, social, and cultural development. The Research Council integrates Irish research into European and international networks of expertise through its European Science Foundation membership.

University websites and portals offer course-specific scholarships. Different criteria apply to graduate, undergraduate, and PhD students in Ireland.

Scholarships in Germany for International Students

• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Scholarships: DAAD stands for ‘The German Academic Exchange Service’ in English. It offer numerous scholarships to students from all nationalities to pursue studies as well as research projects.
• ERASMUS+ (European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) scholarships: This is valid for students from all over the world who wish to study in a lot of universities all over Europe.
• Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students: Valid for german and international students wanting to study Bachelors, Masters or PhD. The applications open in March and September. Eligible students get €750 per month for Masters and €1000 for PhDs.
• Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers: These scholarships are offered to PhD students from all nationalities. They give € 2,650 per month for a duration of 6 – 24 months. This includes liabilities for monthly expenses, transportation and health insurance.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships: KAS scholarships are awarded to international students pursuing postgraduate degrees or PhDs in Germany, but are under 30 years of age. Awardees can pursue their courses at universities of applied science and technical colleges.
• Bayer Foundation Scholarships: Bayer Foundation supports students aspiring to study in Germany with five fellowship programmes in biology, medical science, agricultural science, non-academic professions, and chemistry. Upto €6,400 is awarded per year, up to 2 years after graduation.
• Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)-German Cancer Research Centre PhD scholarship: DFKZ provides around 500 students with the opportunity to perform biomedical research projects. To be eligible, students must have an MSc. or comparable degree and a minimum TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score. It covers the entire cost of a PhD for three years.
• Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship: International students can work with promising Berlin researchers through this initiative. The junior research group can live in Berlin for up to five years. PhD scholars are “Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellows” throughout this time. They receive a €20,000 annual stipend for materials.
• Marie Skolodowska-curie actions: MSCA offers four categories of scholarships to researchers from various academic disciplines or students of all nationalities in order to foster research, innovation, and the advancement of partnerships among the world’s premier institutions. Eligible students are paid €3000 per month + €600 per month for transportation.
• Deutschland Stipendium: This fund helps needy students worldwide. German government, corporate, and public-private partnership enterprises give students €150 per month. After two semesters, funding can be continued until graduation.
  

Scholarships in Netherlands for International Students

The Netherlands government offers some scholarships for Indian students, which are as follows.

• The Holland Scholarship: The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science and 48 research and applied science universities fund the Holland Scholarship. This scholarship is for non-EEA students studying in the Netherlands. €5,000 scholarship. It can be used once per year. Dutch degrees disqualify you from the scholarship.
• Orange Tulip Scholarship: The Programme (OTS) allows bright Indian students to study in the Netherlands. It is provided by higher education institutions, global corporations, and government agencies. The scholarship value varies and might range from 100 to 25% tuition fee waiver. More information is available on the Nuffic website.
• Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP): The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals, and institutions in higher and vocational education.
• Grantfinder: All scholarships for Indian students that are specific to the institution or the stream of study can be found on Grantfinder.

Assistantships for International Students

While some research posts may be listed on the university’s website, most of the time you must first look for relevant professors. Once you’ve completed your list, send an email to professors looking for research positions. Consider the possibility of at least fifty students applying to work with the same professor. How should you stand out?

Bad ideas for assistantships:

• Send mails to all the professors.
• Copy-paste email formats available on Google or plagiarize from emails shared by peers and friends.
• Irrelevant and spammy subject lines.
• Addressing them wrongly: Changing the gender, calling a Dr. as Ms or Mr or typo in their name.
• Grammatical errors

Good Ideas for assistantships:

• Select: You need to find a handful of professors that would like to work with you and vice versa.
• Stand Out: Assume that professors receive hundreds of emails; if you want yours to stand out, read some of their papers, articles about them, their research/PhD topic, and then include a few grateful comments in the email. This process, however exhausting, must be repeated for each professor to whom you write.
• Subject Line: First impression is the last. The subject line should be relevant and crisp.
• Highlight your previous work-ex, research papers, volunteering and leadership roles.

So this was a small guide to various scholarships in different countries. It is best, and also the safest, to apply to multiple scholarships. This serves as an excellent backup in case you don’t get admitted to one.

Good Luck with hunting the right scholarship for you.