Are you an Indian student dreaming of studying abroad for free? 2025 is a golden year with several fully funded scholarships available that cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and more. Whether you’re planning for undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD studies — these opportunities are tailored for you. Below are the top 7 fully funded scholarships for international students in 2025 that Indian students can apply for right now.
1. Chevening Scholarship – United Kingdom
- Deadline: 5 November 2025
- Coverage: Full tuition fees, monthly stipend, airfare, visa costs
- Eligibility: Indian citizens with a minimum 2 years of work experience
- Level: Master’s programs in any field
- Apply at: www.chevening.org
2. Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship – USA
- Deadline: 15 July 2025
- Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, airfare, health insurance
- Eligibility: Indian graduates with leadership potential and 3+ years work experience
- Level: Master’s programs in specific fields like public policy, management, etc.
- Apply at: www.usief.org.in
3. DAAD EPOS Scholarship – Germany
- Deadline: Varies by university (mostly between August–October 2025)
- Coverage: Tuition-free education, monthly stipend (€934+), travel allowance, insurance
- Eligibility: Graduates with 2 years’ work experience, good academics
- Level: Master’s and selected PhD programs
- Apply at: www.daad.de
4. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters – European Union
- Deadline: 31 December 2025 (depends on program)
- Coverage: Full tuition fees, €1,100–€1,500 monthly stipend, travel costs
- Eligibility: Indian graduates applying for joint Master’s degrees
- Level: Joint master’s across multiple EU universities
- Apply at: www.eacea.ec.europa.eu
5. MEXT Scholarship – Japan
- Deadline: 15 June 2025 (for most categories)
- Coverage: Full tuition, monthly allowance, round-trip airfare
- Eligibility: Indian citizens with excellent academic background
- Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
- Apply at: www.studyinjapan.go.jp
6. Australia Awards Scholarship
- Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Coverage: Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, monthly stipend
- Eligibility: Indian professionals aiming for Master’s degree in priority fields
- Level: Master’s programs
- Apply at: www.dfat.gov.au
7. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship – Switzerland
- Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Coverage: Tuition, monthly stipend (CHF 1,920), airfare, health insurance
- Eligibility: Indian researchers and postgraduates
- Level: PhD, postdoctoral, and research
- Apply at: www.sbfi.admin.ch
✅ Conclusion
These scholarships provide full financial coverage, making it possible for Indian students to study abroad without the burden of student loans. Start your application process early, as these programs are highly competitive. Always verify the exact deadline and requirements from the official websites.
