scholarships abroad
Last updated: April 20, 2026
Every student dreams of studying abroad. A degree from a top foreign university is a common goal. But studying overseas is expensive, making it impossible for many. A scholarship can be a great help in this situation. The Government of India, along with many companies, helps Indian students achieve their dream of studying abroad by offering various scholarships. Here is a list of some well-known scholarships for Indian students who want to study outside India.
Tata Scholarship - Cornell University, New York
The Tata Group's Foundation, the Tata Education and Development Trust, provides scholarships to Indian students at Cornell University. Under this program, the Tata Group offers undergraduate scholarships to 20 Indian students every year at Cornell. Additionally, Tata offers the Lady Meharbai Tata Education Trust Scholarship separately for Indian women graduates to study abroad. The scholarship covers tuition fees and living costs at the graduate and postgraduate level. If you want to study engineering or science at Cornell, one of the world's top universities, this scholarship can be helpful. It covers all costs for graduation or post-graduation in any Science or Arts subject at the university. First, you must gain admission to Cornell University, after which you can apply for the college scholarship. For more information, see: www.finaid.cornell.edu/apply-aid/international-applicants
Manmohan Singh Scholarship
This scholarship pays full tuition fees and living costs for students at the Graduate, Post Graduate, and Research levels. It's for you if you want to study at a college in England. Scholarships are offered to more than 30 students for all courses except veterinary science and MBBS. After qualifying for admission at Cambridge University, you can apply with the help of your college and the Indian Embassy. See this link: www.cambridge-india.org/studying/scholarships.html
Huawei Friendship Scholarship - China
China's Huawei Company offers Huawei Friendship Scholarships for Indian students at various universities in China. The company pays full tuition fees and living expenses for undergraduate and graduate Indian students pursuing further studies in China. These scholarships are given for Science and Technology courses, Social Science, Culture, and Development Courses, among others.
BP and Rolls-Royce scholarship for Saint Johns college
Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh was a student of St. John's College, so the scholarship in his honor is named after him. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, college fees, living expenses, and travel costs for students. Doctoral scholarships are given in the fields of Science and Technology, Economics, Social Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Energy Studies.
