Asian students represent 53% of foreign students enrolled worldwide, out of which 60% students look up to scholarships for funding their studies. If you’re an Indian student seeking opportunities to study abroad, then it’s great news that there are many scholarships available for Indian students. These scholarships are given by governments, organizations, and even certain universities.

 

But, What is a Scholarship?

 

Scholarship is a financial award given to a student in order to encourage academic achievement and educational progression. Whether you’re starting your career or you’re studying in high school to learn new skills, receiving a scholarship is a huge achievement. We're not just talking about how financially rewarding they are, either!

 

Scholarships are especially good for young experts who are just starting their careers because they can help offset the cost of education and can give students the push to continue their education.

 

Still Hunting for Scholarships?

 

Here are a few international scholarships for Indian students in the UK/US/Canada, provided by the particular universities to keep in mind with deadlines coming up. Apply now!

 

Name of the Scholarship	Deadlines
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women	15th November 2021 (Annual)
Saskatchewan University Scholarships	1st December 2021
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students	December 2021 January 2022 (Annual)
Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford	7th January 2022 21st January 2022 (Annual)
Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme	7th January 2022 21st January 2022 (Annual)
Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships	12th January 2022 21st January 2022 (Annual)
Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence	January-February 2022 (Annual)
Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships	20th May 2022 (Annual)

 

1. AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women

 

AAUW International Fellowships support research or full-time Study in the United States for women who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Graduates and Postgraduates are eligible to apply.

 

University	Accredited U.S. Institutions
Scholarship Link	https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/
Deadline	15 Nov 2021 (Annual)
Place	US
Course Starts	1 July 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

International applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be from a non-U.S. country.
• Have a non-immigrant visa if residing in the U.S.
• Not be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
• Hold a bachelor's degree earned in the U.S. or abroad by November 15, 2021.

 

2. Saskatchewan University Scholarships

 

The Scholarships are available for Canadian undergraduate, graduate degree programs. USask offers scholarships for international students to Study in Canada.

 

University	University of Saskatchewan
Scholarship Link	https://saskatchewanscholarships.ca
Deadline	1st December 2021
Place	Canada
Course Starts	Sep 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

Following points should be considered before applying. A candidate -

• Must be registering for the first time in a thesis or dissertation-based program at the University of Saskatchewan.
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 85%.
• Must show proof of research activity. Publications and presentations must exist in a refereed journal or conference.

 

3. Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students

 

One of the world's best scholarship programs, the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, was founded by Bill Gates in 2000. They are open to students outside of the UK and offer an opportunity to pursue a postgraduate degree at Cambridge.

 

University	University of Cambridge
Scholarship Link	https://www.gatescambridge.org
Deadline	Dec 2021 Jan 2022 (Annual)
Place	UK
Course Starts	Fall 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

You're eligible for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you:

• Are not a citizen of the United Kingdom.
• Are applying for one of these types of study: PhD, MSc or MLitt, or a one year postgraduate course.

 

4. Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford

 

The Clarendon Fund is a major scholarship at Oxford that awards 140 scholarships for graduate students. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at the university.

 

University	University of Oxford
Scholarship Link	https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon
Deadline	7 Jan 2022 21 Jan 2022 (Annual)
Place	UK
Course Starts	October 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of-

• Merit and potential, to students from all over the world.
• The scholarships are only available for master’s or PhD courses and need to be applied for by the January admissions deadline.

 

5. Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme

 

The Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffman Scholarship and Leadership Programme is a programme that helps students from emerging markets to pursue a graduate degree at Oxford University. This programme is managed by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust.

 

University	University of Oxford
Scholarship Link	https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/weidenfeld-hoffmann-scholarships-and-leadership-programme
Deadline	7 Jan 2022 21 Jan 2022 (Annual)
Place	UK
Course Starts	In 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

You may be eligible to attend Oxford. To be eligible one must have-

• Been a resident in an eligible country at the time of application (see the official website for the list) and intend to return to their country of residence after graduation.
• Successful applicants must demonstrate their interest in serving the global community through their chosen field of work.
• Applicants should be able to show how their professional work can contribute to the improvement of public life in their country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.

 

6. Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships

 

The Pershing Square Foundation has been awarding six scholarships to outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA, covering both the Master's degree and Business School year.

 

University	Said Business School, University of Oxford
Scholarship Link	https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-experience/scholarships-and-funding/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships
Deadline	12 Jan 2022 21 Jan 2022 (Annual)
Place	UK
Course starts	September 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

Following points to be kept in mind:

• Oxford MBA applicants.
• Applicants who apply to any 1+1 Master’s course that is not part of the official list of partner Oxford MBA programmes.
• Current Oxford students applying for MBA after finishing their current Master's/DPhil course (with no gap year(s).

 

7. Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence

 

Waterloo’s award-winning International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) is available to international students who want to pursue Masters degree programs at the University. While the faculty determines the number of students it can nominate, applicants will be judged based on their excellence as demonstrated in their applications.

 

University	University of Waterloo
Scholarship Link	https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/current-students/international-student-funding
Deadline	Jan-Feb 2022 (Annual)
Place	Canada
Course Starts	Sep 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

Following is the eligibility-

• Applicants who are International students and Canadian residents can apply. They must be registered full time and assessed international tuition fees.
• Applicants can apply to the scholarship for a masters program only if they are in their first term or beginning degree program.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and meet specific requirements for their degree. They may have outstanding probationary admission requirements, but those can be waived as long as they demonstrate excellence in their discipline.

 

8. Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Programme helps international students from Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries pursue a Master’s Degree in the University of Nottingham. These students are passionate about finding solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.

 

University	University of Nottingham
Scholarship Link	https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding/developing-solutions-masters-scholarship
Deadline	20 May 2022 (Annual)
Place	UK
Course starts	September 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

 

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet these requirements:

• Be a citizen of Africa, India, or a Commonwealth country.
• Have an offer to start a Masters degree at the University of Nottingham in October 2022 within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences.
• Be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes.

 

 

The first thing you need to do is find out which scholarships you're eligible for. Once you see the right eligibility for a scholarship, you can apply to as many scholarships as possible, it's just a matter of deciding where your top study abroad destinations are.

 

If you want to study abroad, read this comprehensive scholarship guide. It will help you get the funds you deserve to make your dream a reality.

 

Don’t just wait. Apply before the deadlines!