How can I get a scholarship to study abroad?

Several well-known scholarships are open to Indian students:

• Chevening (UK), for future leaders doing a one-year master’s.
• Fulbright-Nehru (USA), for master’s, doctoral and professional programmes.
• DAAD (Germany), for master’s and PhD students.
• Commonwealth Scholarships (UK).
• Erasmus Mundus (Europe), for joint master’s programmes across countries.
• University-specific scholarships, which many universities offer to strong international applicants.
• Government of India schemes, such as the National Overseas Scholarship for students from SC and other eligible communities.

Start a year in advance. Strong academics, a clear statement of purpose, good recommendation letters and evidence of leadership or community work make a big difference.