Top Scholarships and Fellowships to Study Abroad – July 2025 Update

Introduction

Studying abroad is a dream for many Indian students—but the costs can be a major hurdle. Thankfully, numerous scholarships and fellowships are available that can reduce or even eliminate your tuition and living expenses. In this July 2025 update, we bring you the top international scholarships and fellowships that are open for applications this month. If you’re from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana and planning to study in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, or Australia, this guide is for you.

1. Chevening Scholarships – United Kingdom

Deadline: November 2025 (Applications Open Now)
Offered by the UK Government, Chevening Scholarships cover full tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. Open to Indian students with leadership potential and academic excellence.

Why Apply:

• Full funding for a one-year master’s degree

• Access to top UK universities

• Excellent networking opportunities

2. DAAD Scholarships – Germany

Deadline: Varies by program (Most deadlines fall between September–October)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships to Indian students for postgraduate and doctoral studies in Germany.

Highlights:

• Covers tuition, monthly living expenses, and travel

• Courses taught in English

• No tuition fees in public universities

3. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships – USA

Deadline: July 31, 2025
This prestigious U.S. scholarship is open to Indian students applying for master’s programs or research fellowships in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Full tuition

• J-1 visa support

• Monthly stipend and airfare

4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – Canada

Deadline: November 2025
This fellowship is aimed at PhD students in Canada. Ideal for those pursuing research in health, engineering, natural sciences, or social sciences.

Features:

• CAD 50,000 per year for 3 years

• For top-tier academic achievers

• Government-backed and highly competitive

5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees – Europe

Deadline: October–December 2025 (varies by program)
A fully-funded opportunity to study in multiple European countries through a single master’s program.

Perks:

• Full scholarship including travel and living

• Study in 2–3 different countries

• Receive a joint degree from multiple universities

Tips for Applying

• Start early. Many scholarships close months in advance.

• Focus on Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letters of Recommendation (LORs).

• Maintain a strong academic record and highlight extracurricular achievements.

• Take language proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or GRE early.

Conclusion

Whether you want to study AI in the UK, public health in Canada, or engineering in Germany—there’s a scholarship out there for you. At Indian Overseas Service, we guide students from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana through every step of the scholarship and visa process. Don’t miss your chance to study abroad without financial stress.