Scholarships for Indian students to study abroad after 12th

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience for Indian students as it helps them to gain global exposure and obtain a better quality of education. However, It is not an easy task to pursue as one of the biggest challenges is the cost of education at international universities. Students need not worry as several government and private organisations offer scholarships for Indian students to study abroad after 12th. 

This article will discuss the top scholarships available for Indian students and the important scholarship exams to clear to study abroad after class XII.

List of Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad after 12th

• Tata Scholarships
• Inlaks Scholarships
• University of Westminster International Scholarships
• Chinese Government Scholarships
• Lester B.Pearson International Scholarships
• Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Scholarships
• Monash International Merit Scholarships

Tata Scholarships

The Tata scholarship funds will support over 20 scholars who want to study abroad after clearing the class XII board exams. Tata scholarship allows the selected students to study at the prestigious Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York. The Tata group has funded 25 million USD to help undergraduate students from India study at Cornell University.

To apply for this scholarship, the applicant must be a citizen of India and should be eligible for need-based financial aid. The entire tuition fees and living costs are covered under this scholarship. In addition to this, students also benefit from medical and travel allowances. 

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Inlaks Scholarships

The Inlaks scholarship offers assistance to young talents from various fields to study abroad. The chosen candidates will get an opportunity to pursue their higher education in international universities. Inlaks scholarships are awarded to Indian students who want to pursue full-time degrees at premier American, European or UK institutions. The organisation has collaborated with Royal College of Art (RCA) London, Imperial College London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) London, and Cambridge University.

Inlaks Scholarship is open to Indian citizens. Applicants need to hold good academic records in order to apply for this scholarship. Additionally, candidates who are applying for art and design will be judged primarily based on their portfolios. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, living expenses, one-way travel allowance, and a health allowance.

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University of Westminster International Scholarships

The University of Westminster offer scholarships to students aspiring to study abroad after class XII. The popular Westminster's full international scholarships are open to international students from developing countries. The students will have access to excellent career support, various opportunities, tools, and resources throughout their programme. This scholarship covers the full tuition fee, living expenses, and airfare to London.

The scholarship also offers several initiatives and schemes that enhance candidates' skills, amplify their contact with modern technology experts, and prepare them for an ever-changing life experience. The candidate applying for this scholarship should be an international student of any developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate course at the university. In addition to this, he/she must hold records of academic excellence and financial needs.

Chinese Government Scholarships

The Indian students can apply for full-time programmes in Chinese universities under the India-China cultural/education exchange program for Indian students. However, they should have completed class XII and cleared the entrance exams. 

The scholarship is open to students who have enrolled in a UG course of 4-7 years. Applicants must have at least 60% marks in 12th and should undergo one-year training in the Chinese language. Complete tuition costs, living costs, and airfare expenses are covered by these scholarships.

Lester B.Pearson International Scholarships

The University of Toronto, Lester B. Pearson international scholarships, intends to offer international students an opportunity to study abroad. It is the most prestigious and competitive scholarship offered by the university for foreign education. The University of Toronto selects approximately 37 students every year for the Lester B. Pearson international scholarship.

All international students can apply for this scholarship. However, students will exceptional academic records are given preference. It assists by covering full course tuition fees, book fees, and incidental fees, along with providing full residence support for four years.

Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Scholarships

The distinguished Wilfrid Laurier University offers Wilfrid Laurier University merit scholarship. It is open to all students around the world. The Indian candidates should have cleared the class XII exams to apply for the scholarship. The selected students will pursue higher studies at Wilfrid Laurier University.

To apply for this scholarship, students need to score well in the English language proficiency tests and have a minimum of 80% marks in the Class XII board exam. Students get the complete tuition fee covered through this scholarship. Additionally, a candidate will also receive USD 1,000 to USD 2,000 based on academic achievement.

Monash International Merit Scholarships

The scholarship is awarded to international students who receive admission at Monash University or other participating universities of the Monash international merit scholarship. The selected scholars will receive AUD 10,000 per annum for the duration of the programme.

These scholarships are available for international students who intend to attend Monash University or one of the participating institutes. Also, the applicant must have obtained 85% marks in their academic records. 

Scholarship exams for Indian students to study abroad after 12th

Scholarships are offered to students with talents and determination to excel in academics. Finding deserving candidates around the world is not an easy task. Organisations accept certain entrance exams to assess candidates. The selected lot will receive financial aids for higher education at premier universities. These entrance will evaluate the candidates' skill and determination. Here is a list of exams that will help the candidates to avail scholarships to study abroad.

• TOEFL 
• IELTS 
• GRE 
• SAT 
• ACT 

TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam is structured to test a candidate's ability to use and understand English at the university level. It also measures their reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks. TOEFL test includes more advantages than other language tests, and its scores are shared with more US and Canadian universities. TOEFL test is preferred by premier universities in the United States, France, Germany, and Canada's graduate programmes.

The students with a 10+2 or equivalent degree in any recognised Indian institution are eligible to attend TOEFL exams. Candidates can appear for the exam through online mode or in person. The TOEFL test registration closes seven days before the exam, and the late registration closes four days before the exam. Indian candidates appearing for the TOEFL exam are required to pay a registration fee of USD 180.

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IELTS

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a language proficiency test for people who want to study in English speaking countries. IELTS is available at 1,600 locations and includes more than 50 locations in the USA. IELTS is a trusted proficiency exam in more than 10,000 global organisations. 

The IELTS scores are eligible for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in foreign universities. Students from India are requested to pay USD 188 as a registration fee. Some countries prefer the IELTS exam for processing immigration applications. The world's leading experts assess IELTS to test the following skills:

• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

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GRE

Candidates who plan to pursue a graduate degree, including law or business degrees, should attend the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). GRE is the world's largest assessment test for graduate programs. The education testing service conducts the test. More than 1,600 business schools around the world accept GRE scores.

Aspirants worldwide who want to pursue their graduation, MBA, doctoral degree or specialised master's in business can take the GRE general test. Indian students should pay USD 205 as a registration fee.

The GRE test comprises of

• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Analytical Reasoning

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SAT

The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardised undergraduate university admission test conducted by the college board. SAT exam predicts the future academic success of students who are seeking admissions to reputed universities. The SAT scores are accepted in almost every university in the United States, most Indian and foreign universities. The exam will test the development of students in the following skills.

• Writing
• Critical reading
• Mathematics

The registration fee for Indian students

• SAT- USD 98.50
• SAT with essay- USD 113.50

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ACT

The ACT (American College Testing) was started as a competitor to the SAT exam. These two tests mirror each other in their objective. ACT scores are accepted by almost all renowned universities in the US. It measures the knowledge of high school students who intend to pursue their graduation in US universities. The scorecard of the ACT is valid for five years. 

Components of ACT are,

• English
• Maths
• Reading
• Science
• Writing (Optional)

The registration fee for Indian students

• ACT (Without writing)- USD 150
• ACT (With writing)- USD 166.50
• Additional feeTest centre change- USD 32
• Late Registration- USD 32

Candidates studying abroad is no more a difficult task. Thanks to all the scholarship schemes generated around the world to support students to live their dreams.