Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Up to US$100,000: tuition, living expenses and one-way travel.
Fully funded
Indian citizens under 30 with a good first degree from an Indian university, holding an offer from a top institution in the US, UK or Europe. Not for MBA or most professional courses.
Date to be confirmed
Applications usually open in January and close around mid-April.
How to apply: Separate application
Essays this award asks for:
Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.
Last verified: 13 Oct 2026
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Interest on an IBA-model education loan is paid by the government during the moratorium period.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Tuition at actuals + maintenance US$15,400/yr (UK £9,900) + contingency, visa, insurance and economy airfare. 125 awards a year; 30% for women.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Tuition, maintenance, contingency, visa, insurance and airfare on the same scale as NOS. Around 20 awards a year (including PVTG seats).
Govt of Andhra Pradesh
Assistance towards tuition and travel for top-ranked universities (amount set per notification).
