Would the Fulbright and Rhodes scholarships cover my costs as an Indian student studying abroad, and what do they include?
12 Oct 2026 · Answered by Sumit Singh Chauhan · 2 min read
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Fulbright typically covers complete tuition, economy airfare, cost of living, health insurance and J-1 visa assistance in the USA. Rhodes covers complete Oxford tuition, an annual living stipend, fees such as the visa and health surcharge, economy flights and a settling-in allowance for master's students.
Both are fully funded. Fulbright covers study in the USA, while the Rhodes Scholarship covers a master's at Oxford University in the UK, and each pays for tuition and much of your living costs.
Fulbright vs Rhodes Coverage
| Item | Fulbright (USA) | Rhodes (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | UG, PG and research | PG courses at Oxford |
| Tuition | Complete tuition fees | Complete tuition fees |
| Living costs | Cost of living covered | Annual stipend of about GBP 21,060 (approx INR 26.95 L) for 2026-27, or about GBP 1,755 per month (approx INR 2.25 L), varying by year |
| Travel | Round-trip economy airfare | Economy flights at the start and end of studies |
| Insurance and visa | Health insurance, accident and sickness coverage, J-1 visa assistance | Visa fee and International Health Surcharge covered |
| Other | Variable duration | Settling-in allowance, and application fee covered |
Eligibility Highlights
- Fulbright: you must be an Indian citizen, and for a master's you need a bachelor's from a good Indian university with at least 55% marks.
- Rhodes: you must be an Indian citizen with an Indian passport, since PIO or OCI cardholders do not qualify.
- Rhodes: you need at least 4 years of formal education in India in the last 10 years.
- Rhodes: you must complete your bachelor's degree before July 2027, with first-class holders given priority.
- Rhodes: you must meet the UK English language requirement.
- Rhodes offers about 5 scholarships for Indian students each year.
My Advice
Check each scholarship's official page for the latest stipend and deadlines, since amounts and cycles change. Start preparing your essays and references early because these awards are very competitive.
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