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Scholarships And Bursaries

     

Every aspirant student planning to study abroad is looking for some scholarship or financial aid to fund their overseas studies. A variety of scholarship options, country based bursaries and financial aids are available to international students which can be applied for on the grounds of Academic Merits, University VC Scholarships, Need Based Scholarship, Financial Assistance, Country Bursaries, etc. which are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or are potential in a field of study, or to students who require financial assistance. It’s always worth checking with the particular institution if you require one and before committing to funding your studies through personal funds, family sponsorship or an education loan.

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UK Scholarships

Deciding to study in the UK is an investment in your future. There are many funding options available for international students who want to study in the UK. The criteria’s for Scholarships are mentioned below

Academic, Merit and Excellence Scholarshipsare awarded to students with a strong academic background, including achieving strong grades in their school exams. International students at university automatically assessed to receive an international merit scholarship worth between £1,000 and £2,000.

Subject-specific scholarshipsare similar to academic scholarships, but for students studying a specific course or subject.

Performance-based scholarshipsare awarded to those who have exceptional ability in an extracurricular activity, such as sports and music and performing arts.

Few of the scholarships given to the international students are given below:

  Chevening Scholarship

https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/india/
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, they offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course. It's a fully-funded scholarship, students receive tuition or programme fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK.

  Great Scholarship

https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships
GREAT scholarships are scholarships to study at UK universities across a variety of subjects, for students from 18 countries. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course.

  Commonwealth Scholarship

https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-filter-search/
Commonwealth Scholarships are given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage. As part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth, each year around 800 students are given the chance to undertake postgraduate degrees with UK universities.

  British Council scholarships for women in STEM

https://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/in-uk/scholarship-women-stem?
For the second year running, the British Council has launched a scholarship programme in partnership with 26 UK universities with the aim of benefiting women from the Americas, South Asia, South East Asia, Egypt, Turkey and Ukraine. They are looking for women with a background in STEM, who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.

  University Based Scholarships

These are in the form of Bursaries ( Partial ) for eg: Early Bird Scholarship , Specific course related and International student scholarships .


Australia Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students in Australia:

The Australian Government is offering $200 Million dollar scholarships every year. There are numerous scholarships by the Australian Government and University-specific scholarships which are specially designed for International students.

Australian Universities and government provides many grants, scholarships and bursaries available to assist international students financially with their studies in Australia. Some of the same are as below:

  Provider scholarships

Australian education providers/universities offer scholarships to qualifying international students, based on academic merit. All scholarships are listed on the university website which are available to international students. Many are available to students of all nationalities, however all scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organisation offering the scholarship and applications have to be done directly with the scholarship provider once the student make an application to study at that particular provider or after her receives and offer to study at the institution

  • Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship.
  • International Merit Scholarship.
  • Australian Government scholarships (Australia Awards)
  • International postgraduate research scholarships.
  • University-specific Scholarships.
  • Academic Excellence Scholarships

  Destination Australia

The Destination Australia Program (DAP) is an Australian Government program that funds eligible tertiary education providers to offer scholarships to domestic and international students to study in regional Australia. Destination Australia scholarships are valued at up to $15,000 per student, per year, and are available to students undertaking studies ranging from a Certificate IV through to a PhD for up to four years in regional campus locations across Australia.


USA Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students in USA:

The United States is one of the prime destinations for students who are looking to benefit from a top notch and widely recognized international education.

  Popular scholarship programs one can apply to study in the USA as an Indian student

  • Fulbright- Nehru Fellowships (Government-funded)
  • Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program (Government-funded)
  • YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship (Non-Government scholarship)
  • AAUW International Fellowships (Non-Government scholarship)
  • IEFA (Non-Government scholarship)

  What is the criteria for applying to scholarships to study in the USA for Indian students?

The most important criterion for most scholarships is a good academic score, however, it also depends on factors such as your chosen destination, education provider, faculty, subject and level. In some scholarships, factors like extracurricular activities, and volunteering can also be used to advantage. Keep in mind that every scholarship has its eligibility and entry criteria. While in some, a mere application may suffice, while for others you may have to fulfil several other conditions. For instance, in research-centric programs and certain PG programs, you may have to submit written assignments and scholarship essays. Do not hesitate to contact your university admission centre if you have any doubts, either the public or private sector. There are also fellowships which are full grants covering all related expenses depending on the course and the university.

  What amount of money is available through scholarships?

The amount of money available and the type of award varies between institutions. Certain research programs may provide up to 100% of the tuition fee besides covering a part of your living expenditures. For some UG and PG programs, partial scholarships are possible and one may be eligible for this academic merit scholarships for which the student may need to maintain their GPA scores consistently over their study period. You may experience higher competition when you apply for government scholarships in comparison to the university scholarships. So, we suggest you start with the admissions procedure about 8-12 months before your preferred intake and start date of your studies in USA