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1. Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship

The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (ISP) aims to assist talented and meritorious students who lack other financial support in pursuing full-time postgraduate study at respectable higher education institutions in Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

The candidates have excellent academic records, and hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/professional experience. Young professionals under 30 years old are given preference. Applications for Master's programmes are given preference, and recipients get a 50% loan and 50% grant sum. The demonstration of sustained academic effort and excellence is a requirement for consideration in this scholarship programme. Additionally, to qualify for the scholarship, you must demonstrate a genuine need for financial assistance. Read more at Aga Khan Foundation.

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2. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, administers the Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship. The scholarship is specifically for one candidate to study at St. Antony College, Oxford University London. It primarily targets students who are aspiring to pursue their academic careers in the field of social science (History, Economics, Political/Social Science). The status of the candidate would be equivalent to that of a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. Read more.....

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3. Chevening Scholarship

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. There are many advantages to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.

All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. There is no upper age limit for applicants for this scholarship. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline.

Read more at Chevening in India

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4. Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission offers these scholarships to students from the Commonwealth countries (such as India) who can make a significant contribution to their home country. The scholarship is for students applying to master’s and PhD programs in the UK.

  • Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships
    High-quality graduates who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK but who have the potential to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries, and whose proposed research has a developmental and leadership focus.
  • Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
    Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
    To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.​
  • Commonwealth Distance learning Scholarships
    Enable talented and motivated individuals to access training and skills required for sustainable development not available in their home countries by undertake part-time taught Master’s study with UK universities while remaining in their home countries.
  • Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
    For Mid-career professionals (with five years’ relevant work experience) working organisations in low and middle income Commonwealth countries. These fellowships are offered under six development themes which are (i) Science and technology for development, (ii) Strengthening health systems and capacity, (iii) Promoting global prosperity, (iv) Strengthening global peace, security and governance, (v) Strengthening resilience and response to crises and (vi) Access, inclusion and opportunity.

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