Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation · All India
| Scheme Name | Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship |
| Provided By | Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
$120,000 (approx. ₹80.0 Lakh+)
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.
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Tuition fees
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Living expenses
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One-way airfare
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Health/visa allowance
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Duration:9 months to 4 years[1][5]
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Postgraduate |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | Open to all |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Proof of admission
- ✓academic transcripts
- ✓passport
- ✓degree certificates
- ✓English proficiency (if required)
Selection Process
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Application review (1 month), shortlisting, interviews with panels, final selection by Foundation
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Highly competitive for exceptional talent[2].
Renewal Policy
No renewability conditions specified[2]
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Secure admission to eligible overseas program
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Prepare documents (transcripts, admission letter, passport)
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Apply online via Inlaks website (opens Jan/Feb)
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Shortlisting and interviews
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Final selection[1][2
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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.
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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