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
Fully Funded
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full Cost
- Master's
-
United Kingdom - Full tuition, monthly living stipend, return airfare, visa & a...
- Deadline: November (annual)
Fully Funded
Commonwealth Scholarship
UK Government (CSC)
Full Cost
- Master's & PhD
- United Kingdom
- Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and study-related cost...
- Deadline: October–December
Fully Funded
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USIEF / US Government
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
-
United States - Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and health insurance
- Deadline: May–July (annual)
Fully Funded
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Government of Canada
C$50,000/yr
- PhD
-
Canada - C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
- Deadline: November (via university)
Fully Funded
Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
University of Toronto
Full Cost
- Undergraduate
- Canada
- Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for 4 years
- Deadline: November–January
Fully Funded
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian Government
Full Cost
- Master's & PhD
-
Australia - Full tuition, return airfare, living allowance, health cover a...
- Deadline: April–June
Fully Funded
Research Training Program (RTP)
Australian Government
Tuition + Stipend
- Research / PhD
- Australia
- Tuition offset plus an annual living stipend for research stud...
- Deadline: Varies by university
Fully Funded
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
New Zealand Government
Full Cost
- Postgraduate
-
New Zealand - Tuition, living allowance, travel, insurance and establishment...
- Deadline: February–March
Fully Funded
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
-
Germany - Monthly living stipend, travel, health insurance and study/res...
- Deadline: Varies (often Oct)
Fully-Funded Scholarships — FAQs
Popular fully-funded options include Chevening (UK), Fulbright-Nehru (USA), DAAD (Germany), Australia Awards, Vanier (Canada) and Erasmus Mundus (Europe). Vibedu matches you to the ones you qualify for.
They are competitive, but very achievable with the right profile and a strong, early application. Vibedu helps you stand out and apply to multiple awards to improve your odds.
Yes — that is what makes them "fully funded". Most cover tuition plus a living stipend, airfare and insurance, so your study abroad is essentially free.
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