Monday, July 1, 2013

Scholarship for Indian Students to Study Abroad

Scholarship is an integral source for students to best utilize their potential and grow academically, especially for Indian students. In India both the government and non-governmental organizations support students to pursue education without any hindrances. In regards to scholarship for higher education abroad, minimal or interest free loan scholarship and grants are offered to students.


A scholarship is a reward of financial assistance for students to further their academic endeavors. Scholarship is awarded as per various requisites, which generally reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.

National Overseas Scholarship \ Passage Grants comprise of 30 overseas scholarship and five passage grants awarded by the central government. 27 scholarship and four passage grants are awarded to Scheduled Castes, two scholarships and one passage grant is awarded to Nomadic and semi-Nomadic Tribes and one scholarship is awarded to Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans.

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship is PhD level scholarship offered to researchers with excellent academic record and leadership qualifications.

R.D. Sethna Scholarship is awarded to students irrespective of any caste, religion or creed. Loan scholarship start from Rs.10, 000 and more. The application deadline for R.D. Sethna Scholarship is 31st May 2013.

Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship is loan scholarships given to students pursuing technical education; the maximum amount loaned per student being Rs. 1, 00,000.

JN Tata Endowment is an interest free loan given to students pursuing undergraduate, graduate and research programs, the JN Tata Endowment loan ranges between Rs. 60,000 to 4, 00,000.

Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarship is awarded to women with exceptional academic record or work experience.

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduate and research students with good academic record.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship is awarded on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis through application once a year around June or July. Aga Khan Foundation is now accepting application.

BD Bangur Endowment Scholarship is loan scholarship offered to students pursuing graduate and research programs in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, humanities, science and business administration.
K. C. Mahindra Scholarship is loan scholarship provided to students pursuing graduate degree. The loan amount ranges from Rs. 2, 00,000 to Rs. 8, 00,000.

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Bharat Petroleum Scholarship is awarded to students who pursue undergraduate programs with an academic score of 80% and above.

Hope this article helped you know about the scholarship available for Indian students to study abroad.


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