Study Abroad Scholarships for Indian Students: 2025–2026 Guide

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Studying abroad is a dream for many Indian students, but costs can feel like a roadblock. The good news? There are numerous scholarships available for Indian students that make a global education more affordable. Here’s your complete guide.

Top Scholarships for 2025–2026

Provider
Award Range (USD)
Award Range (INR)
Eligibility
Deadline (2025–26)
Official Website

CET Academic Programs (USA & Worldwide)
$500 – $2,000
₹41,500 – ₹1.66 lakh
Merit + financial need; high school, gap year & college students
Rolling; program-specific
CET Academic Programs

SIT Study Abroad (USA & Global Locations)
$500 – $5,000 (semester), $500 – $3,000 (summer)
₹41,500 – ₹4.15 lakh (semester), ₹41,500 – ₹2.49 lakh (summer)
Need-based; all accepted SIT students
Summer: Apr 1, 2026; Fall: May 15, 2026; Spring: Nov 1, 2025
SIT Study Abroad

St. John’s University (USA)
$250 – $12,000
₹20,750 – ₹9.96 lakh
Merit awards, Catholic community, donor-funded; tied to admission
With admission deadlines
St. John’s Scholarships

Arcadia Abroad (USA, UK, Europe, Australia)
$250 – $2,500
₹20,750 – ₹2.07 lakh
Need-based; ~70% of students receive aid
Spring: Aug 1, 2025; Fall/Summer: Mar 1, 2026
Arcadia Abroad

School for Field Studies – SFS (Worldwide)
$500 – $7,500
## ₹41,500 – ₹6.22 lakh
Financial need; works with home colleges; external funding possible
Summer: Feb 1, 2026; Fall: Apr 1, 2026; Spring: Sep 1, 2025
SFS Study Abroad

Charpak Master’s Scholarship (France)
Tuition + €700/month stipend (~$750)
Tuition + ₹58,000/month stipend
Indian students applying for Master’s in France
Feb 2026 (TBC on Campus France)
Campus France – Charpak

Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary)
Full tuition + stipend + accommodation
Full tuition + stipend + housing (~₹60,000–₹80,000/month)
Indian undergrad, master’s, or doctoral applicants
Jan 2026 (annual cycle)
Stipendium Hungaricum

Global Korea Scholarship – GKS (South Korea)
Full tuition + stipend + airfare + insurance
Full tuition + stipend (~₹70,000–₹90,000/month) + airfare + insurance
Master’s/PhD students from India
Early 2026 (varies by embassy/university)
GKS Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (Global)
Up to $100,000
Up to ₹83 lakh
Indian students for PG abroad (humanities, social sciences, fine arts)
March–April 2026
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

CEA CAPA (USA & Global Centers)
$1,000 – $10,000+
₹83,000 – ₹8.3 lakh+
Merit, need, and program-specific; $2M+ awarded annually
Spring: Nov 1, 2025; Fall: Apr 15, 2026; Summer: Mar 15, 2026; Flight Credit: Sep 12, 2025
CEA CAPA Scholarships

Tips for Indian Students

Apply Early: Most scholarships close between October 2025 and May 2026.

Write Strong Essays: Showcase Your Goals, Leadership, and Financial Need.

Stay Organized: Track each program’s deadline + documents.

Combine Sources: Mix provider scholarships with home university + government funding.

Final Note

With careful planning, Indian students can access global education at an affordable cost. These scholarships, both well-known and underrated, are your ticket to studying abroad in 2025–26 without breaking the bank.

Disclaimer: Always confirm details on official websites before applying, as award amounts and deadlines are subject to change.