The expenses involved in pursuing higher education abroad and the availability of funding opportunities are important criteria to be considered. This section helps you understand the relevant components of total expenses as well as available financing options.

Sources of funds

For international students, financial aid in any form is almost always merit-based, and not need-based. Hence, if you plan to apply for financial assistance, remember that you need a consistently good academic record (preferably 60% & above throughout) and outstanding GRE scores (1400+). Universities typically offer financial aid in the form of scholarships/ fellowships, assistantships, tuition waivers or on-campus jobs.

Some of the funding options that you can consider outside the universities are listed below:

Inlaks Foundation Scholarship (All Countries): Return travel fare + tuition fees + living expenses

Nehru Centenary British Scholarship (UK): Air fare + tuition fees + living expenses

Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship (UK): Economy-class airfare + £10,000 p.a. stipend

Junior Fellowships Scholarships (US): $50,000

International Visiting Scholarship (US): Full tuition waiver