Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
About the Program
The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship is a merit-based award for outstanding Indian students pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies at top-ranked universities in the USA, UK, and Europe. Worth up to USD $120,000, it is one of the most generous scholarships for Indian students studying abroad. Critically, the scholarship excludes engineering, CS, medicine, MBA, and management — making it primarily available for humanities, social sciences, fine arts, law, architecture, and pure sciences.
Benefits & Financial Support
Up to USD $120,000 total (not annual). Covers tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs, and health allowance for the full course duration.
Inclusions
- Tuition fees - Living expenses - One-way airfare - Health/visa allowance -
Duration: 9 months to 4 years[1][5]
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Postgraduate
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Application review (1 month), shortlisting, interviews with panels, final selection by Foundation
Highly competitive for exceptional talent[2].
Renewal Policy
No renewability conditions specified[2]
Application Process
- 1
Secure admission to eligible overseas program
- 2
Prepare documents (transcripts, admission letter, passport)
- 3
Apply online via Inlaks website (opens Jan/Feb)
- 4
Shortlisting and interviews
- 5
Final selection[1][2
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 March 2027
Applications for the 2027 cycle open ~January 2027. Deadline is typically March 31. Applicants must already hold a confirmed offer from an eligible overseas institution.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Which subjects are excluded from the Inlaks Scholarship?
Engineering, Computer Science, MBA, Management, and Medicine are explicitly excluded. The scholarship is primarily for humanities, social sciences, law, fine arts, architecture, and pure sciences.
Q.What is the Inlaks Scholarship worth?
Up to USD $120,000 total — covering tuition, living costs, one-way travel, visa, and health allowance. It is calculated on actual costs and does not exceed the cap.
Q.Do I need a university offer before applying for Inlaks?
Yes. You must hold a valid offer of admission (or a deferred offer) from an eligible overseas institution at the time of application. Offers from institutions already completed abroad make you ineligible.
Q.What is the age limit for Inlaks Scholarship?
Applicants must have been born on or after January 1, 1996 (for the 2026 cycle). The scholarship is aimed at early-career postgraduate students.
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