Government Funded
National programs like Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD and Australia Awards. Often fully funded.
2025 – 2026 Awards
Fund your study abroad dream.
Discover top fully funded and partial scholarships for international students. Our counsellors help you pick the right awards, prep your essays and submit a strong application.
Scholarship Types
Find the right kind of funding
From full-ride government awards to merit-based university grants, here's how international scholarships are typically structured.
University Merit
Awards for academic excellence — Gates Cambridge, Knight-Hennessy and university-specific grants.
Need-Based
Funding aimed at students from low-income backgrounds. Often combined with merit criteria.
Country-Specific
Region-targeted awards like Erasmus Mundus (EU) or SINGA (Singapore) for specific destinations.
2026 Awards Directory
Top international scholarships
Filter by destination country. Click "Get Help" on any award to ask our counsellors about your eligibility.
Chevening Scholarship
UK
UK Government's flagship award for emerging global leaders. Covers tuition, living allowance, return airfare and additional grants for a one-year master's in any UK university.
Applications Open
Commonwealth Scholarship
UK
For Indian and Commonwealth nationals pursuing master's or PhD in the UK. Covers tuition, monthly living allowance, travel and thesis grants.
Applications Open
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
UK
A highly competitive award for outstanding applicants pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Covers full cost of study and a generous maintenance allowance.
Applications Open
Rhodes Scholarship
UK
The world's oldest and most prestigious international scholarship — for postgraduate study at Oxford. Covers fees, stipend, airfare and health cover.
Closed for 2025
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USA
Prestigious bilateral program for graduate students, scholars and professionals. Covers tuition, airfare, monthly stipend and health insurance for study in the USA.
Applications Open
Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars
USA
Funds full graduate tuition at Stanford plus living and travel stipends. Includes a year-long leadership development experience and a global mentor network.
Applications Open
DAAD Scholarship
Germany
German Academic Exchange Service awards for master's and research degrees. Covers monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and tuition where applicable.
Applications Open
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australia
Australian Government scholarship for developing countries including India. Covers full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance and a contribution to living costs.
Applications Open
Vanier CGS Scholarship
Canada
For doctoral students at Canadian universities, awarded on academic excellence, research potential and leadership. Worth CAD 50,000/year for up to three years.
Applications Open
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Europe
EU-funded joint master's programs across multiple European universities. Covers tuition, travel, installation costs and monthly allowance — study and live in 2+ countries.
Applications Open
Government of Ireland Scholarship
Ireland
For one-year postgraduate study at any Irish higher education institution. Covers €10,000 stipend and full tuition fees.
Applications Open
Singapore International Graduate Award
Singapore
PhD scholarship at NUS, NTU and partner research institutes. Covers tuition, monthly stipend (~SGD 2,500), settlement and airfare allowances.
Applications Open
Application Playbook
How to win a scholarship
Six things every winning candidate gets right. Our counsellors can guide you through each one.
Start 12-18 months early
Most deadlines fall 6-9 months before the academic year. Timeline first, then test scores, then drafts.
Hit the test score bar
Top scholarships expect IELTS 7.5+, TOEFL 100+, or competitive GRE/GMAT. Target the top of the band, not the minimum.
Write a sharp SOP
One clear story arc — past, problem, plan. Tie your goals to what the program and country uniquely offer.
Get specific recommenders
Choose people who can speak to specific projects, not generic praise. Brief them on the award you're applying for.
Show leadership and impact
Most prestigious awards weigh community impact and leadership as much as grades. Document concrete outcomes.
Apply to 4-6, not just 1
Diversify across full-rides, university merit and need-based. Reuse and tailor essays — never start from scratch.
Frequently Asked
Scholarship questions, answered
Can I apply for a scholarship before getting university admission?
For most government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD), you can apply in parallel with — or even before — your university applications. Many awards require admission before disbursement, but the application timelines run together. Our counsellors map both timelines side-by-side for you.
Do I need work experience for scholarships?
Some awards (Chevening — 2 years minimum) require work experience. Others (Gates Cambridge, Knight-Hennessy) don't require any. Many UG-level awards are based on academic performance alone. We match you to scholarships that fit your current profile.
What's the realistic chance of getting a fully funded scholarship?
Top awards like Chevening accept around 2-3% of applicants, but country-specific and university merit awards can have acceptance rates of 10-30%. Applying to 4-6 well-fitted scholarships dramatically improves your odds. We help you build a balanced shortlist.
Can scholarships be combined?
Sometimes yes. University merit awards can often be stacked with departmental grants or external scholarships. Government awards like Chevening typically can't be combined with other full funding. We check the specific terms for each award you're shortlisted for.
Do you help with the application itself, or just guidance?
Both. Our scholarship counselling covers shortlist building, eligibility checks, essay/SOP review, recommendation letter strategy and mock interviews. We work with you all the way to submission.