Government scholarships are among the most prestigious and generous awards available to Indian students. Funded by national governments to build international goodwill and talent, they are often fully funded and recognised worldwide.
From the UK's Chevening to the USA's Fulbright-Nehru and Germany's DAAD, these awards open doors to the best universities. Vibedu helps you understand the eligibility, prepare a standout application and meet every deadline — free of charge.
Leading Government Scholarships for Indian Students
- Chevening Scholarship — UK Government
- Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship — US Government
- DAAD Scholarships — Government of Germany
- Australia Awards — Australian Government
- Vanier & Manaaki — Canada and New Zealand Governments
- Government of Ireland & Eiffel (France) Scholarships
Why Government Scholarships Are Worth It
- Often fully funded — tuition, living costs and travel
- Globally respected and a strong addition to your CV
- Access to alumni networks and leadership programmes
- Open doors at the world's top universities
Example Government Scholarships You Can Apply For
Fully Funded
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full Cost
- Master's
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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
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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
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Canada - C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
- Deadline: November (via university)
Fully Funded
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian Government
Full Cost
- Master's & PhD
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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
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New Zealand - Tuition, living allowance, travel, insurance and establishment...
- Deadline: February–March
Partial
Government of Ireland Scholarship
Government of Ireland (HEA)
€10,000 + Fee Waiver
- Postgraduate
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Ireland - €10,000 living stipend plus a full tuition-fee waiver for one...
- Deadline: March (annual)
Fully Funded
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
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Germany - Monthly living stipend, travel, health insurance and study/res...
- Deadline: Varies (often Oct)
Government Scholarships — FAQs
Chevening (UK), Fulbright-Nehru (USA), DAAD (Germany) and Australia Awards are among the most prestigious, fully-funded government scholarships for Indian students.
Some, like Chevening, require around two years of work experience, while others focus on academics. Vibedu checks each award's criteria against your profile.
Yes, and we recommend it. Applying to several awards you qualify for significantly improves your chances of success.
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