When are the scholarship deadlines for the 2027 intake that I should plan around?
15 Oct 2026 · Answered by Sweety Shah · 2 min read
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Official 2027-cycle dates were not yet published in the source, so the deadlines are tentative and based on patterns from the last 2 to 3 years. Many big scholarships open about a year before joining. Always confirm dates on each scholarship's official page.
Official 2027-cycle scholarship dates were not yet published in the source guide. The dates below are tentative and based on application window patterns of the last 2 to 3 years, so confirm them officially.
Tentative Dates
| Scholarship | Tentative window |
|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation | Expected to open around Jan 2027 and close around 31 Mar 2027 |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Expected to open around 5 Jan 2027 and close around 15 to 29 Mar 2027 |
| K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for PG Abroad | Expected around 31 Mar 2027 |
| DAAD | Listed as 15 Oct 2026, which is today, so check if it is still open |
| MEXT (Japan), graduate | Listed as April 23 to May 15 or 25, 2026, which is now past |
| GKS (South Korea), graduate | Embassy track expected around Feb to Mar 2027 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) | Expected between January and April 2027 |
Planning Tips
- Most of the biggest scholarships tend to accept applications about 1 year before your intended joining date.
- Treat past windows as a pattern, not a guarantee, because dates can shift.
- Any window that has closed for this cycle is gone, so plan for the next one.
My Advice
Put the expected windows in your calendar and start your essays and documents well ahead. Because these dates are tentative, check each scholarship's official page for the confirmed deadline.
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