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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Scholarship Value

Up to ₹70 Lakhs

One-time

Deadline

February 2026

Awards/Year

~20 per year

Min. Marks

65%

Income Limit

No Income Limit

About This Scholarship

The Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship is India's most prestigious fully-funded scholarship for studying abroad. Each year, only about 20 extraordinary individuals are selected for this life-changing scholarship. Covering tuition, living expenses, flights, and incidentals at top global universities, it has helped hundreds of Indians achieve their dream of world-class education.

Est. Year

1976

Application Mode

Online

Award Type

One-time

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen (living in India at time of application)
Age below 30 years (below 35 for PhD)
Excellent academic record (minimum first class throughout)
Seeking admission to a top university abroad for Masters or PhD
Strong research/work experience preferred
Not a current student abroad

Quick Eligibility Check

Min. Marks: 65%
Income: No Income Limit
Level: PG, PhD
Stream: Any Stream

What You'll Get

Up to ₹70 lakhs total (covers entire study period)
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly living allowance in local currency
Return flight tickets to India
Medical insurance
Incidental expenses allowance
Membership in Inlaks Alumni Network

Documents Required

1
Complete academic transcripts (Class 10 to latest)
2
GRE/GMAT/IELTS scores
3
Admission offer from foreign university
4
Three letters of recommendation
5
Personal statement (2,000 words)
6
CV with detailed work/research experience
7
Two forms of ID

Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.

Selection Process

Highly competitive: (1) Application screening by committee, (2) Shortlisting of ~100 candidates, (3) In-person interview in Mumbai/Delhi, (4) Final 20 scholars selected. Less than 1% selection rate.

Renewal Criteria

Annual progress report. Good standing at the university. Participation in Inlaks alumni events.

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~20 per year scholarships available

Deadline February 2026
ModeOnline
ValueUp to ₹70 Lakhs
Est.1976
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Eligible For

Education Level

PGPhD

Streams

Any Stream

Tags

#International#Study Abroad#Prestigious#Fully-Funded#Masters#PhD

Contact & Help

inlaksfoundation.org | info@inlaksfoundation.org

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