1) Aga Khan Foundation Type: Loan scholarships and scholarships 
Subject : Any 
Duration : 3 years 

Open to: Applicants 
1. must hold first class Bachelors or school final with consistent academic record 
2. must have secured admission or at least applied

Value: Fees + Maintenance 

2) India foundation Travel Grants Type: Travel Grants
Subject : Any
Duration : 
Only travel grant

Open to: Applicants
1. must be an Indian National
2. must have secured admission

Features:
1. students already begun their study are not eligible to apply
2. students should furnish a bond, terms and conditions of which will be determined by the foundation
3. students must repay the amount within 2 years
4. The amount will be paid directly to the authorised travel agents

Value: Airfare

How to apply: 
Contact 

The Executive Secretary, 
India Foundation, 
595 Budhwar Peth, 
Pune 411002 

3) Inlaks Foundation scholarships Type:scholarship
Subject :Archeology, Architecture, Business administration, Dance, Environmental science, Film direction, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Music, Technology. Theater and Visual arts.

Open to:
Applicant must
1. have got admission in any of the above said subjects at Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial college,
OR
Professional courses in any European University 
2.be unmarried Indian aged 19-28
3. have god undergraduate degree

How to apply: 
For an application form and other details send self addressed envelope stamped for Rs.4 to

Inlaks Scholarships
P.O.Box : 2108
Delhi-110007

Apply by:

4) ITC scholarships Type: scholarships
Subject : 
Business Management or Management related programmes 
@ London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business schol, Imperial college of science and Technology 

Duration : 2 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be Indian National
2. must hold first class Bachelors degree
3. must have consistently good academic record
4. must be less than 27 years of age
5. must have secured admission in any of the above said Institutions
Features:
1. Selection through Interview
2. Scholarship tenable for Business Management or Management related programmes at London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business school, Imperial college of science and Technology 

Value: Variable

How to apply: For further info and application forms contact 

The corporate Public Relations Manager, 
ITC Ltd, 
Virginis house,
37 chowringhee, 
Calcutta 700071

5) Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial trust scholarships Type: Research scholarships 
Subject : 
Material science, Laser physics, Opto Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation, Micro Electronics, Engineering, Management, Mass communication, Biotechnology, Computer science and more

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be of Indian Nationality
2. should hold PhD (preferable)
3. must be less than 30 years of age

Value: Fees + Maintenance + Air fares

How to apply: 
For details contact

The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi – 110001

6) J N Tata endowment Type: Loan scholarship and scholarship
Subject : Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics

Duration : 1 year, but renewable
Open to: 
Applicant must:
1.be graduates with good academic record
2. must be within 27 years of age
3. have secured admission, but those who haven’t secured are also eligible to apply

Value: Rs.50,000 – Rs.2,00,000

Features:
1.After initial screening, students will be called for an Interview, which is usually held in Mumbai
2. If selected, the students have to sign a legal agreement with the Endowment, the terms and conditions for which will be decided by the Endowment
3. Two referees are needed to apply. One must be from Mumbai
4. repayment starts after student starts to earn

How to apply: 
For application forms and further info write to 

The Director,
J N Tata Endowment,
Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51,
M G The Road, Fort,
Mumbai-400001
Ph: 56657198
Fax: 22045432
Website: www.dorabjitatatrust.org 

7) K C Mahindra Educational Trust Type:  Interest free loan scholarships

Subject :Engineering, Natural science, Medicine, Business Management, Survey and prospecting of Mineral resources of the country, Alternate sources of energy, Oceanography, Off shore drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, water management, Agriculture research and Engineering, Transportation, High tech electronics, Economics and other emerging areas related to science and tech. 

Duration : 2 years

Open to: 
Applicant
1. must have first class Bachelors
2. must be Indian National
3. should have secured admission, but those who have applied are also eligible.

Features:
1. Unlike other schemes those in the final year of their degree are not eligible to apply
2. Selection through Interview

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For application forms contact 

The Managing Trustee, 
K C Mahindra Education Trust, 
Cecil court, Mahakavi Bhusan Marg,
Mumbai 400039 

8) Lalbhai Dalpatbahi Charity Trust Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, engineering, Medicine, and more

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission or waiting for admission letter

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For more info and form contact 

The Secretary, 
LalBhai DalpatBhai charity trust, 
Sheth LalBhai DalpatBahi Vanda, 
Pankore Naka, 
Ahemadabad - 380001 

9) Marshall charitable foundation Type:  Loan scholarships
Subject :Any 
Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission

Features: 
1. Applicant must sign an agreement, the terms and conditions of which is determined by the foundation
2. The amount will be granted in installments
3. The amount must be repaid with Interest within the time as stipulated by the foundation

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For details contact

The Trustee, 
Marshall charitable Foundation, 
Appeejay chambers, 
5 wallace st, 
Fort, 
Mumbai – 400001

10) Mc Nally Bharat Loan scholarships Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Engineering & allied 

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be citizens of India 
2. Must be graduate Engineers
3. must have secured admission or at least applied

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
contact 

The secretary, 
Mc Nally Bharat Engineering company Ltd., 
Chartered Bank Building , 
Calcutta 700001 

11) The Oxford and Cambridge society of India Type: scholarships

Subject :Any @ Oxford or Cambridge 

Duration : 2 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have attained first class Honours
2. must be below 25 years of age
3. must have obtained admission in Oxford or Cambridge 

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

Mrs. Supriya Gupta, 
35A Friends colony, 
New Delhi 110065

12) Parsi students scholarship fund Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Arts, science, Management, Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering, Technology

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be a Parsi (For Non Pasi student scholarships, the same trust is running another scheme) 
2. must have first or second class Bachelors
3. must have obtained admission or at least applied

Features:
1. selection through Interview expenses of which should be borne by the student
2. Applicants who have already secured admission will be given preference

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The secretary, 
Parsi Panchayat office, 
209 Dr. D N Road , 
Fort, 
Mumbai – 400001

13) PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK EDUCATIONAL LOAN SCHEME Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other subjects at the discretion of the Bank 

Duration : Unrestricted but at the discretion of the Bank 

ELIGIBILITY: 
The applicant must
1.be an Indian national in the age group of 16-30 years.
2.have passed at least one public examination
3.give Life insurance policy for value equal to 100% of the amount of loan.
4.give Suitable third party guarantee.

AMOUNT:
The amount of loan would possibly cover admission, tuition, Boarding & lodging expenses.

Features:
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his parent/guardian
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by the Bank
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student secures an employment, whichever is earlier
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50% aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan 
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no way affects the student from receiving the loan

How to apply: 
For further information and application form contact

Punjab National Bank,
Priority sector & Lead Bank Division,
5 Sansad Marg,

14) The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foriegn Education society Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Any

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be from saraswati community
2. must have consistently good academic record
3. must be less than 35 years of age
4. should have work experience ( not mandatory)

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The Honorary Secretary, 
The The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foriegn Education society, 
Chikitsak Samuha Building , 
Khadilkar road, 
Mumbai – 400004

15) Raunaq education Foundation Type:  Interest free Loan scholarships

Subject :Related to India 's need

Duration : 1 year 

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admission

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact

Raunaq Education Foundation, 
Allahabad Bank Building, 
17 Parliament street , 
New Delhi – 110001

16) R D Birla Smarak Kosh Grants Type:  Grants

Subject :Training Grants for special training in Medical and allied fields 

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be Indian National 
2. must have completed Medicine 

How to apply: 
For application forms and further information contact 

The Director,
R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center, 
Bombay Hospital trust, 
Hospital Avenue , 
Mumbai – 400020

17) R D Sethna Scholarship fund Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Science, Technology

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be of Indian national
2. must have consistently good academic record

Features:
1. Students must furnish guarantee ( in form of guarantor having stipulated monthly income)
2. Students must furnish life insurance whose value will be decided by the Trust
3. Students must have attained minimum stipulated marks in their school finals and qualifying exams 

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For application forms write to 

The Chief Executive, 
R D Sethna scholarship fund, 
Esplanade house,
29, Waudby road, 
Mumbai – 400001

18) Rhodes scholarships Type:  scholarships

Subject :Pure or applied sciences, Law, humanities, Medicine @ Oxford 

Duration : 2 years can be extended upto 3 years 

Open to: 
Applicants
1.may be me men or women but should be between the age of 19 and 25
2. should be unmarried
3.must be citizen of India 
4.must hold first class Honours in related discipline

Website:www.rhodesscholar.org 

Features:
1. the total number of scholarships is 4
2. This award can be concurrently held along with other awards
3. The selection of the award will be through a personal interview. Travelling expenses for this interview will be borne by the Rhodes Trust 

Value: Annual value £5000 

How to apply: 
For further details contact 

The secretary,
Rhodes scholarships ( India ),
St. Stephens college,
Delhi 110007

19) Rotary scholarships Type:  scholarships

Subject :Any

Duration : 1 year

Open to: 
Applicants
1. should be between 18 to 30 years of age
2. should hold first class honours degree in related discipline
3.work experience is preferred

Features:
1. There are 8 different scholarships administered. They are:

• Graduate scholarships
• Undergraduate scholarships
• Vocational scholarships
• Teachers and handicapped scholarships
• Journalism scholarships
• Freedom from Hunger scholarships
• District scholarships
• Group study exchange programme

2. Eligibility criteria and notification will appear separately for each 

Value: $10,000 + other expenses

How to apply: 
contact your nearest Rotary District Governor or write to : 

The Governor,
Rotary club of Mumbai,
Red cross Building,
2nd floor, 
Shahed Bhagat singh road,
Mumbai-400023 

20) Royal commission overseas science research scholarships Type:  Research scholarships

Subject :Applied or pure science

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience

How to apply: 
For details contact 

The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi - 110001 

21) Royal society commonwealth Bursaries Type:  Research Bursaries

Subject :Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry, Natural resources

Duration : 6 months to 1 year

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience 

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For details contact 

The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi – 110001

Details can also be had from 
The Executive secretary, 
Royal society, 
6 Carlton house terrace, 
London SW1Y 5AG

22) Royal society - Rutherford scholarships Type:  Research scholarships

Subject :Unspecified

Duration : 3 years 

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters 
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
For details contact 

The Educational Adviser, 
Ministry of Human resources development, 
Department of Education, 
External scholarships division, 
section ES4, B Wing, 
Shastri Bhavan , 
New Delhi - 110001 

23) Rustomji Hormusji Patuck Trust Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :Engineering, Technology

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must be Non-Parsi (For Parsi students, they are running another scheme.)
2. must have first or second class Bachelors
3. must have obtained admission or at least applied

Features:
1. selection through Interview expenses of which should be borne by the student
2. Applicants who have already secured admission will be given preference 

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The Secretary, 
Parsi Panchayat office, 
209 Dr. D N Road , 
Fort, 
Mumbai – 400001

24) Sahu Jain Trust scholarships Type:  scholarships

Subject :Engineering and Technology 

Duration : Variable 

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Bachelors 

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The Secretary, 
Sahu Jain Trust, 
18 Institutional area, 
Lodi road, 
New Delhi - 110003 

25) State Bank of India Educational loan scheme Type:  Loan scholarships 

Subject :Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other subjects at the discretion of the Bank 

Duration : Unrestricted, but at the discretion of the bank 

Eligibility: 
Applicant must 
1.have obtained first class in the last qualifying exam 
2. have Secured admission in a recognised University 
3. not exceed 30 years of age 
4. show security equal to 200% of the loan amount 
5. give third party guarantee 
6. assign an Insurance policy equal to the loan amount to the bank 
7. undertake that he will begin repayment of the amount after 6 months of completing the course or after securing employment whichever is earlier 

Features: 
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his parent/guardian 
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by the Bank 
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution 
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student secures an employment, whichever is earlier 
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50% aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan 
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no way affects the student from receiving the loan 

Value: Upto Rs.10,00,000 

How to apply: 
Application and further details can be obtained from your nearest State Bank of India 
OR 
Contact 

State Bank of India , 
P O Box 398 , 
11 Sansad Marg, 

26) Sri Guru Gobind singh Fellowships Type:  Research fellowships

Subject :relating to development of Punjab 

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must hold a first class Bachelors degree
2. must have consistently good academic record

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The General secretary, 
Guru Gobind singh foundation, 
Madhya margh, 
Sector 15A, 
Chandigargh 

27) Uttarapatha Trust Type:  Loan scholarships

Subject :science, Engineering, medicine and research

Duration : Variable

Open to: 
Applicants
1. must hold a first class Bachelors degree
2. must be between the age of 20 –30

Value: Variable

How to apply: 
Contact 

The Trustee, 
Utttarapatha Trust, 
38 Noble chambers, 
5th floor, 
S A Brelvi road,
Mumbai – 400001