Scholarships for postgraduate, PhD and research students – fellowships, stipends and PG funding.
EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships pay CHF 10,000 per semester for up to four semesters and reserve a room in a student residence. The first application round for the next intake closes on 15 December 2026.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship funds PhD and research stays in Switzerland with CHF 2,450 per month. The India call opened on 20 August 2026 and closes on 10 November 2026.
ETH Zurich opens the ESOP application window from 1 to 30 November 2026 for Master’s study starting in autumn 2027. The scholarship pays CHF 13,500 per semester plus a full tuition fee waiver, with about 60 awards available.
Yenching Academy at Peking University is open for the 2027 cohort. Non-Chinese citizens, including Indian students, can apply by 30 November 2026 for a fellowship covering tuition, accommodation and stipend.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027-28 applications are open. Indian students apply by 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course. Check eligibility and funding.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027-28 are open for Indian students. Last date is 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026, and you must be nominated by the Ministry of Education. Check eligibility, funding and how to apply.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars funds up to three years of graduate study at Stanford – tuition, stipend and travel. The 2027 cohort application closes on 6 October 2026. Check eligibility and how to apply.
Chevening Scholarship 2027-28 applications are open for Indian students. Last date to apply is 6 October 2026. Check eligibility, benefits, documents and how to apply.
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship 2026-27 is open for first-year postgraduate students in engineering and life sciences – up to Rs 6 lakh grant and 100 scholars selected. Last date to apply is 5 October 2026.
PM Vidyalaxmi scheme gives collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with a 75% credit guarantee and 3% interest subvention for family income up to Rs 8 lakh. Check eligibility, documents and how to apply.