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
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)
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
Government of Ireland Scholarship
Government of Ireland (HEA)
Covers: €10,000 living stipend plus a full tuition-fee waiver for one year
Deadline: March (annual)
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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