Fully-funded scholarships are the holy grail of study-abroad funding — they cover not just your tuition, but also living costs, airfare, insurance and sometimes a monthly stipend. For talented Indian students, a fully-funded award can make studying at a top global university completely free.
These scholarships are competitive, so a strong application is essential. Vibedu helps you identify the fully-funded awards you qualify for — like Chevening, Fulbright-Nehru, DAAD, Australia Awards and Erasmus Mundus — and builds a winning application with you, completely free.
What a Fully-Funded Scholarship Usually Covers
- Full tuition fees for your entire course
- A monthly living stipend or allowance
- Return international airfare
- Health insurance and visa costs
- Settling-in or establishment grants (some awards)
How to Win a Fully-Funded Scholarship
- Start 8–12 months early — most have deadlines well before the intake
- Build a strong academic and extracurricular profile
- Write a compelling, authentic statement or essay
- Secure strong, specific recommendation letters
- Apply to several awards to maximise your chances
Example Fully-Funded Scholarships You Can Apply For
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Covers: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, return airfare, visa & arrival all...
Deadline: November (annual)
Commonwealth Scholarship
UK Government (CSC)
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and study-related costs
Deadline: October–December
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USIEF / US Government
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and health insurance
Deadline: May–July (annual)
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Government of Canada
Covers: C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
Deadline: November (via university)
Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
University of Toronto
Covers: Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for 4 years
Deadline: November–January
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian Government
Covers: Full tuition, return airfare, living allowance, health cover and establi...
Deadline: April–June
Research Training Program (RTP)
Australian Government
Covers: Tuition offset plus an annual living stipend for research students
Deadline: Varies by university
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
New Zealand Government
Covers: Tuition, living allowance, travel, insurance and establishment grant
Deadline: February–March
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
Covers: Monthly living stipend, travel, health insurance and study/research allo...
Deadline: Varies (often Oct)
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