University Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad

Beyond government schemes, most universities abroad offer their own scholarships to attract talented international students. These range from automatic merit awards (granted on your grades) to competitive scholarships requiring a separate application.

University scholarships are one of the most accessible ways to cut your tuition. Vibedu identifies the awards each of your shortlisted universities offers and helps you apply for the ones you qualify for — completely free.

Types of University Scholarships

Automatic merit scholarships based on your academic record
Competitive scholarships needing a separate application or essay
Country or region-specific awards (e.g. for Indian students)
Subject-specific and departmental scholarships
Need-based financial aid for eligible students

How to Maximise University Scholarships

Apply early — many awards are first-come or have early deadlines
Maintain strong grades and test scores
Choose universities known for generous international funding
Submit a complete, well-written scholarship application

Example University Scholarships You Can Apply For

Partial £10,000

GREAT Scholarships

British Council + UK universities

Postgraduate United Kingdom

Covers: A £10,000 tuition-fee reduction for one year of study

Deadline: Varies by university

Details

Need-Based Need-Based Aid

Tata Scholarship (Cornell)

Tata Education & Development Trust

Undergraduate United States

Covers: Tuition and living support based on financial need

Deadline: With admission

Details

Fully Funded Full Cost

Lester B. Pearson Scholarship

University of Toronto

Undergraduate Canada

Covers: Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for 4 years

Deadline: November–January

Details

Partial NZ$5,000–NZ$20,000

New Zealand Excellence Awards

Education NZ + universities

Postgraduate New Zealand

Covers: A partial tuition-fee reduction at participating universities

Deadline: Varies

Details

Partial Partial–Full Tuition

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Nuffic Neso India

Postgraduate Netherlands

Covers: Partial to full tuition-fee reductions at participating universities

Deadline: Spring (annual)

Details

University Scholarships — FAQs

Most universities abroad offer some form of scholarship or fee reduction for international students. Vibedu identifies what each of your shortlisted universities offers.

Some are automatic based on your grades, while others need a separate application. We make sure you do not miss any you qualify for.

Often yes, depending on the rules of each award. We help you stack funding wherever it is allowed.