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Can you tell me about government programs related to education abroad in UK/Ireland for a Master's/Postgraduate?

14 Jul 2026 · Answered by Sai Sunayan Reddy P · 1 min read
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Several Indian and international government programs offer scholarships to support students pursuing higher education abroad. Here are key options:

- National Overseas Scholarship (NOS): For Scheduled Castes, certain tribes, and artisan communities. Covers tuition, maintenance, airfare, visa fees, and more for Master's and Ph.D. programs. Slots and deadlines are subject to change each year.
- National Overseas Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students: Full funding for eligible Scheduled Tribe students pursuing advanced degrees abroad.
- Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship: For postgraduate study in the UK, covering tuition and maintenance.
- Commonwealth Scholarship: UK-funded, covers tuition, living expenses, and airfare for Master's and Ph.D. programs. Awarded for academic excellence.
- Chevening Scholarship: Fully funded one-year Master's in the UK. Requires at least two years of work experience.
- GREAT Scholarships India: £10,000 toward UK postgraduate tuition, across various subjects.
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES): €10,000 plus full tuition waiver for eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programs in Ireland.

Deadlines, eligibility, and award amounts are subject to change.

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