Scholarships for Indian Students in Europe โ€” 2026

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Scholarships for Indian Students in Europe โ€” 2026
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Top Scholarships for Indian Students in Europe 2026

Explore fully funded, merit-based, and country-specific scholarships available for Indian students planning to study in Europe.

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# Scholarship Name Amount Level Provider Deadline Selection Basis
01
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarship
Full Funding + €1,400/Month Master's European Union Varies Academic Excellence
02
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship
Up to USD 100,000 Master's Inlaks Foundation March to April Academic Merit
03
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
Up to โ‚น20 Lakhs Master's NSF March Merit
04
Holland Scholarship
€5,000 UG / PG Dutch Government Varies Academic Merit
05
Orange Tulip Scholarship
Partial to Full Funding UG / PG Dutch Universities Varies Academic Excellence
06
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
€1,181 to €1,400/Month Master's / PhD French Government Varies Academic Merit
07
Swedish Institute Scholarship
Full Tuition + Living Allowance Master's Swedish Government Varies Merit + Leadership
08
ETH Zurich ESOP
Full Tuition + CHF 12,000/Year Master's ETH Zurich Varies Academic Excellence
09
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
CHF 1,920/Month PG / Research Swiss Government August Onwards Research Merit
10
Government of Ireland Scholarship
€10,000 UG / PG Irish Government Varies Academic Merit
11
Invest Your Talent in Italy
€8,000 to €12,000 Master's Italian Government Varies Academic Excellence
12
VLIR-UOS Scholarship
Full Funding Master's Belgian Government Varies Merit + Development Focus

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Apply Across Multiple Countries

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Top scholarships include Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships, Swedish Institute Scholarships, Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France), Orange Tulip Scholarships (Netherlands), Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, ETH Zurich ESOP, VLIR-UOS (Belgium), and Italy's Invest Your Talent program.

Yes. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships cover full tuition, a monthly living allowance of โ‚ฌ1,400, travel grants, and installation costs, making them among the most comprehensive fully funded scholarships available to Indian students in Europe.

Germany and Italy offer the lowest tuition costs; public German universities charge near-zero tuition even for international students, while Italian universities charge โ‚ฌ2,000โ€“โ‚ฌ10,000 per year. Living costs are also relatively lower in smaller German and Italian cities compared to Amsterdam, Zurich, or Paris.

Yes. You can apply to multiple scholarships simultaneously. Erasmus Mundus, Orange Tulip (Netherlands), Swedish Institute, and university-specific awards can all be applied for in parallel. Awards cannot be stacked if you receive one, but applying to all improves your chances of securing at least one.

The Orange Tulip Scholarship is a Netherlands-specific program funded by Dutch universities and private partners, coordinated by Nuffic. India is a priority country. Applications are made through the Nuffic OTS portal, and each participating Dutch university has its own award and eligibility criteria.

Yes. Several Indian banks and NBFCs offer collateral-free education loans up to โ‚น75 lakhs for students admitted to recognized European universities. EduLend helps you compare and apply efficiently.