International Scholarships

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of International Scholarships endowed to students from the developing world. These scholarships play a pivotal role in the overall development of the individual, along with their professional and academic success.
Few of the important international scholarships are as follows:

Erasmus Mundus India to Europe (EMINTE):
It provides the rare opportunity for students to indulge in academic mobility from India to Europe. It includes tuition fees, full insurance coverage, monthly subsistence allowance and a return ticket. The main aim of the scholarship is to promote European Union as a haven for academic excellence and sharpening of the acumen. The scholarship program is applicable for undergraduate, masters, PhD and post doctoral students along with academic staff.

Westminster Full Fee Scholarships for International Students:
This scholarship is open for Indian students to pursue their Masters in University of Westminster, if they have secured an admission in the university. It offers a holistic and rare opportunity for students to grow through international exposure and cultural exchange.

Rhodes scholarship:
Every year, five students are selected from India to study at Oxford University under this scholarship scheme. The outstanding students are chosen on the basis of intellect, professional and educational excellence.

Aga Khan Scholarships:
Every year, five students are selected from India to study at Oxford University under this scholarship scheme. The outstanding students are chosen on the basis of intellect, professional and educational excellence.

Chevening Scholarship:
Under this international scholarship scheme, students from 122 countries and territories can apply for post-graduate studies in United Kingdom. It is the UK government’s international awards scheme and is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It is one of the most coveted international scholarships and winning it involves going through cut-throat competition at the international level.

Commonwealth Scholarships:
Commonwealth Scholarships are one of the most lauded and respected scholarship programs for international study in the world. Till now more than 27,000 individuals have benefited from these scholarships starting from its establishment in 1959. A vast majority of award holders have returned to make a significant contribution to their home countries, in many cases at the highest level, making the award scheme one of the largest and most prestigious in the world. Thus, the Commonwealth Scholarships are held in high esteem and it is very difficult to get them.

References

http://eminte.eu/scholarship_info
http://www.em-a.eu/en/about-ema/regional-chapters/indian-chapter.html
https://www.nesoindia.org/scholarships/other-scholarships-offered/erasmus-mundus-europe-asia-scholarship
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/scholarships_students_academics_en.php
http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships/international-scholarships-students-developing-countries
http://www.scholars4dev.com/8785/full-tuition-fee-waivers-international-students-westminster-university/
http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/india
http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp
http://www.chevening.org/india
http://www.csfp-online.org/