Want to study abroad but concerned about how to
finance your education?
Here are a few awards that can aid you in your pursuit of a degree in some countries
Here are a few awards that can aid you in your pursuit of a degree in some countries
Studying abroad is an expensive proposition, but
some financial support can ease your cost burden -completely, if you bag an
all-expenses-paid scholarship. You can find a host of full or partial
scholarships and fellowships for different levels of study, from various
governments (including Indian), universities, trusts, companies and other
organisations. A good point to start your search for funds is the website of
the embassyhigh commission or the education promotion agency of the country you
wish to study in or of the institution you intend to attend. Here is a small
slice of numerous awards for international students in different parts of the
world:
UNITED STATES
Fulbright-Nehru
fellowships: These include a broad range of awards like the Master's, doctoral
and postdoctoral fellowships among others. The fellowship benefits include J-1
visa support, round-trip economy class air travel from the fellow's home city
to the host institution, fees, living and related costs. However, sometimes the
fellowship may not cover the entire costs and the awardee may have to
supplement grant benefits through other resources.
● Rotary scholarship: Rotary offers fully-funded
academic fellowships to study at its peace centres in different parts of the
world, including the US. These cover tuition and other fees, room and board,
round-trip transportation and all internshipfield study expenses. The
fellowships are for short-term courses as well as full-time Master’s lasting
for 15-24 months with a practical internship.
● Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation scholarships: Meant
for postgraduate (PG) level study in the US and in Europe, the scholarship pays
for tuition fees, living expenses and one-way travel for a specified period. In
the case of specific programmes, the financial coverage would be discussed
directly with the candidate.
UNITED KINGDOM
● Commonwealth scholarship and fellowship plan: The
scholarships are for PhD programmes of up to three years’ duration (one year
for a split PhD), one-year taught Master’s and six months of clinical training.
These are for engineering and technology, science (pure and applied),
agriculture, social sciences and the humanities. Winners receive funding for economy,
return international travel, tuition fee and maintenance and other allowances.
The fellowships are for postdoctoral study.
● GREAT scholarships: GREAT provides 370
scholarships worth about Rs 100 million to Indian students in 260 undergraduate
(UG) and PG courses at 36 UK institutions. The award value varies from
institute to institute.
● Gates Cambridge scholarships: This covers the
full cost of studying for a full-time PG degree in any subject at Cambridge.
Apart from the airfare, visa costs and tuition fee, students receive a
maintenance allowance. They may apply for discretionary grants like family
allowance, academic development funding, among others, as well.
● Rhodes scholarships India: Funding PG study at
Oxford, this award provides for all fees, a personal stipend, private health
insurance and airfare costs.
EUROPEAN UNION
Erasmus+ scholarships: These fully-funded awards
cover all costs including travel, living, insurance and visa. Under Erasmus+,
India is a partner country, permitting Indian universities to link up with
their European counterparts to become a member in a consortium.
AUSTRALIA
Australia awards: Funded by the Australian
government, these international scholarships and fellowships offer the next
generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and
professional development.
● International postgraduate research scholarships
(IPRS): These scholarships are aimed at international students to pursue a PG
research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian
researchers.
● Joint academic scholarships online network
(JASON): Developed jointly by a number of universities, it is meant to assist
PG aspirants find information regarding funding opportunities through various
scholarship programmes run through universities, charitable foundations,
government and private institutions
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand India sports scholarships: These were
recently launched for Indian students intending to study Bachelor's degrees,
graduate diplomas or PG sports-related programmes at New Zealand universities,
institutes of technology and polytechnics in 2015.
A New Zealand government funding scheme means that
all international PhD students accepted for enrolment in New Zealand pay a
substantially reduced tuition fee.
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