University awards, USA government schemes and Indian schemes you can use to study in USA, including awards open for any country. 77 listed.
Johns Hopkins University
Meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans; renews automatically without reapplying. JHU states families earning up to $200,000 pay no tuition.
Washington University in St. Louis
WashU states it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted undergraduate students. International applicants can also be considered for academic scholarships; school scholarships range up to full tuition, and Signature Scholar Programs provide additional financial support.
University of Pennsylvania
Amounts not published; awarded at admission and applied to the student account in two equal instalments per year. Select named fellowships fund both MBA years.
Texas A&M University
Need-based supplemental aid; funding is limited and not guaranteed. Current page lists ITPEG up to $4,000 for eligible students; other aid may differ.
Aga Khan Foundation
Tuition and living costs: 50% grant, 50% loan.
SC & ST Development Depts, Govt of Telangana
Up to ₹20 lakh plus one-way economy airfare.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Full tuition and mandatory fees plus living stipend; PhD stipend $48,244 for 12 months (rate as of 1 Sep 2025). Via fellowships, RA/TA, or a combination.
Minorities Welfare Dept, Govt of Telangana
Up to ₹20 lakh plus one-way airfare (₹60,000 or actual, whichever is lower).
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Amounts not published; limited.
European Commission
Full tuition, travel and €1,400 a month living allowance across 2-3 European countries.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Doctoral students typically receive research/teaching appointments or fellowships covering full tuition and health insurance plus a salary or stipend.
Harvard University
Humanities & social sciences: full support (tuition, fees, basic living) for at least 5 years. Science programmes (e.g., DMS, Biophysics): full tuition, health insurance and stipend while in good standing.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Up to US$100,000: tuition, living expenses and one-way travel.
University of California, Berkeley
Need-based scholarship for up to four years, plus full Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship benefits.
JN Tata Endowment
Loan scholarship of roughly ₹1-10 lakh, plus a possible travel grant and gift scholarship.
K. C. Mahindra Education Trust
Interest-free loan scholarship: up to ₹10 lakh for the top 3 Fellows, up to ₹5 lakh for others. At least 50 awards a year.
Partial scholarship towards study abroad.
Cornell University
Full scholarships for 5 students per year for the duration of undergraduate study, plus mentorship, cohort travel, and funding for research, study abroad or internships.
BC Welfare Dept, Govt of Telangana
Up to ₹20 lakh plus one-way economy airfare.
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Interest-free loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh.