5 Scholarships Closing in June 2026 That Indian Students Should Apply for Now

These five scholarships are open right now. All of them close before or during June 2026. All of them are relevant for Indian students. One covers full tuition and flights. Another pays a monthly stipend plus travel. A third is funded by two governments simultaneously.

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At a Glance

1. Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences: Westminster

Deadline: June 17, 2026

The University of Westminster is in the heart of London, one of the world's top student cities by QS ranking. The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme, funded by Adar C. Poonawalla of the Serum Institute of India, is among the most comprehensive scholarship packages at any UK university, covering full tuition, a living allowance of £15,000 per year, and a £2,000 one-off relocation and visa payment (approximately Rs. 2,57,080).

What it covers:

• Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme
• £15,000 per year living allowance (approximately Rs. 19,28,100)
• £2,000 one-off relocation and visa support payment
• Postgraduate program beginning September 2026

You can apply if:

• You are an international student, including Indian nationals applying to an eligible health and life sciences postgraduate program at Westminster
• This scholarship is specifically for students in health and life sciences; it is not open to all subject areas
• You hold a 2:1 equivalent undergraduate degree or above
• You have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Westminster

A £15,000 living allowance on top of full tuition and a relocation grant is the difference between a scholarship that reduces your fees and one that genuinely funds your move. For Indian students in health and life sciences, this is the most comprehensive Westminster award currently available.

Apply at: westminster.ac.uk/scholarships

2. Khazar University Merit Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Khazar University is a private research university in Baku, Azerbaijan, founded in 1991. It offers English-medium programs across business, engineering, computer science, and social sciences. The Merit Scholarship offers a 25% to 75% tuition fee waiver based on academic performance. 

What it covers:

• 25% to 75% reduction in tuition fees, assessed on academic profile
• Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• English-medium instruction throughout

You can apply if:

• You are an Indian national with strong academic records
• The higher your grades, the higher the waiver percentage you qualify for
• Strong English proficiency required

Baku has a significantly lower cost of living than most Western European capitals, according to Numbeo's Cost of Living Index 2026. For Indian students looking at an internationally recognized English-medium degree at significantly lower cost than Western Europe, Azerbaijan is worth taking seriously. 

Apply at: khazar.org

3. MTCP Scholarship Malaysia

Deadline: June 12, 2026: This is the most urgent scholarship on this list

The deadline listed on several aggregator sites is June 30. The confirmed deadline from the official MTCP portal is June 12, 2026. If you are planning to apply, today is not too early.

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme has been funded by Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1980, one of Asia's longest-running government scholarship programs. It is fully funded, covers master's programs only, and is specifically designed for students from developing countries. India is eligible.

What it covers:

• Full tuition fees at an approved Malaysian public university
• Monthly living allowance of MYR 3,500 (approximately Rs. 78,750)
• Return economy airfare from India to Malaysia
• Health and medical insurance for the full programme duration
• Studies begin September or October 2026

You can apply if:

• You are an Indian national below 45 years of age
• You hold a bachelor's degree with 60% or above
• You have secured an admission offer from an approved Malaysian university before applying to MTCP; this is a prerequisite, not an option
• English proficiency is required. An MOI certificate is accepted in lieu of IELTS
• Nursing, Medicine, and Clinical Pharmacy are not eligible

A fully funded degree four hours from India, in English, with flights and health insurance included. For students who want international exposure without going to the other side of the world, this is the strongest option currently open.

Apply at: mtcp.kln.gov.my

4. GREAT Scholarships

Deadline: Varies by university; all awards made by June 30, 2026

The GREAT Scholarship is funded jointly by the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council. For 2026-27, over 60 UK universities are offering £10,000 scholarships to postgraduate students, with 26 scholarships specifically allocated to Indian students across participating institutions.

What it covers:

• £10,000 tuition fee reduction (approximately Rs. 12,85,400) for a one-year taught master's
• Applied directly to tuition at point of admission
• Available across STEM, business, law, design, arts, humanities, and more

You can apply if:

• You are an Indian national applying to a one-year full-time taught postgraduate programme at a participating university
• You have a first-class equivalent undergraduate degree
• You have, or are in the process of receiving, a conditional or unconditional offer

Participating universities include: Anglia Ruskin University, University of Reading, University of Bradford, University of Hertfordshire, University of East London, and 55+ others across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Each university sets its own deadline within the June window. Check the specific date for your chosen institution before you submit.

Two governments are funding the same award, 26 scholarships specifically reserved for Indian students, and a deadline that is not a single date but a rolling window across 60+ universities. This is the scholarship with the most entry points and the most room to find one that fits your program.

Apply at: study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships

5. PUT Merit Scholarship: Poznan University of Technology 

Deadline: June to July 2026

Poznan University of Technology (PUT) is among Poland's strongest technical institutions, offering engineering, computing, architecture, and technology programs to international students in English. For high-achieving applicants, PUT offers partial to full tuition fee waivers assessed during the admissions process.

What it covers:

• Partial to full tuition fee waiver depending on academic profile and programme
• Bachelor's and master's program in English
• Program include MSc in Computing, AI, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, and more
• Annual tuition ranges from PLN 26,200 to PLN 48,600 (Rs. 2,89,006 to Rs.5,36,238 ) before the waiver. 

You can apply if:

• You are an Indian national with a strong academic record in engineering or science
• English proficiency is required, IELTS or equivalent

A PUT degree carries EU recognition as Poland is an EU member state. Poznan's cost of living is significantly lower than Warsaw or Kraków, according to Numbeo's Cost of Living Index 2026. PUT's technical graduates can access jobs across Poland and broader Europe. For Germany specifically, verify through EURES (European Employment Services) or PUT's official graduate outcomes data. 

Apply at: put.poznan.pl/en

Before You Apply to Any of These

Every scholarship on this list shares one requirement that most students discover too late: you need a university admission offer before the scholarship application is complete.

MTCP requires your admission offer before you can even start the MTCP form. GREAT Scholarship requires a conditional or unconditional offer from a participating university. Westminster requires an offer. PUT's waiver is assessed during the admissions process itself.

Apply to your target university first. Apply for the scholarship second. The scholarship deadline is never your first deadline; the university application deadline is.

Book a free session with a Leap Scholar counselor to understand which scholarship fits your academic profile, how to secure your university offer in time for each deadline, and how to write an application that stands out for merit-based awards.

Sources: British Council, GREAT Scholarships 2026-27 | MTCP, Deadline Confirmation June 12 | ScholarshipsCorner, MTCP Scholarship 2026 | University of Westminster, Scholarships Official Page | BookMyForex, GBP and MYR to INR June 3, 2026 | Numbeo's Cost of Living Index 2026 for Azerbaijan