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Is there any scholarship that the Indian government provides for studying abroad for a Master's/PhD?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Thaiba Nazreen · 1 min read
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Yes, the Indian government offers several scholarships for students pursuing higher education abroad, mainly targeting specific categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities.

Key options include:
- National Overseas Scholarship (NOS): For SC, ST, and other eligible categories, covering tuition, living expenses, airfare, and more for master's or PhD programs.
- Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy: Interest subsidy on education loans for SC, OBC, and economically weaker students.
- Padho Pardesh Scheme: Interest subsidy on education loans for minority students.
- Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship: Fully funded fellowship for select fields at the University of Oxford.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria and deadlines, which are subject to change.

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