Unlock up to ₹20 Lakhs in state funding and 100% tuition waivers through the Telangana Ambedkar Scheme, Jyothiba Phule BC Vidya Nidhi, DAAD, Chevening, and global university merit awards.
Hyderabad students can fund their overseas education through government schemes like the Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (SC/ST) and Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC Overseas Scholarship, both offering up to ₹20,00,000 grants plus airfare. International options include fully funded government scholarships like DAAD (Germany) and Chevening (UK), plus university merit waivers up to 50%.
Telangana is widely recognized as one of India's most supportive states for international education aspirants. Through its dedicated welfare departments and the Telangana ePASS online portal, the state government disburses grants of up to ₹20,00,000 (Twenty Lakhs) per eligible student to study abroad, in addition to one-way economy air travel and visa application charges.
These schemes are non-repayable grants, meaning you do not pay back a single rupee upon graduation. Every academic year, thousands of students from Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, and across Telangana secure funding for top universities in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany.
The Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi grants up to ₹20,00,000 in two ₹10 Lakh installments plus one-way airfare and visa fees for SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate degrees in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany. Eligibility requires 60%+ in graduation and family income below ₹5,00,000 per annum.
Administered by the Scheduled Castes Development Department and Tribal Welfare Department of Telangana, the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi supports underprivileged students aspiring to pursue Postgraduate and Doctoral degrees abroad.
The scholarship awards financial assistance up to ₹20,00,000 in two installments: ₹10 Lakhs upon producing the university I-20/Offer Letter and landing on campus, and the second ₹10 Lakhs upon passing the 1st semester with satisfactory academic performance, plus one-way airfare and visa fee reimbursement.
The Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC Overseas Vidya Nidhi offers ₹20,00,000 financial aid plus airfare for Telangana Backward Classes (BC and EBC) students. Applicants must be under 35 years of age, hold 60%+ in their undergraduate degree, have family annual income under ₹5 Lakhs, and apply via the Telangana ePASS portal.
Introduced by the Backward Classes Welfare Department of Telangana, the Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi is dedicated to Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) students seeking Master's and PhD programs abroad.
Administered by the Minorities Welfare Department of Telangana, this prestigious scheme supports minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities) with up to ₹20,00,000 financial assistance for pursuing postgraduate studies abroad.
Indian students can pursue tuition-free study abroad through fully funded government grants: DAAD (Germany) provides €934/month living stipends plus health insurance, while Chevening (UK) covers 100% of Master's tuition, return flights, and living stipends for candidates demonstrating high academic merit and leadership potential.
For academically exceptional students, foreign governments provide prestigious, fully funded scholarship programs that cover 100% of tuition and provide generous monthly stipends:
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) is the world's largest funding organization for international students. Combined with Germany's €0 tuition fee policy at public universities, DAAD scholarships provide:
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from India to pursue a 1-year Master's degree at any UK university with:
Administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright-Nehru fellowship supports outstanding Indian students pursuing Master's degrees in public policy, arts, environmental studies, and urban planning with full tuition, living expenses, and J-1 visa sponsorship.
Universities in the US, UK, Australia, and Ireland offer institutional merit scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (20% to 50% tuition reduction) based on CGPA and test scores. Additionally, Graduate Teaching (GTA) and Research Assistantships (GRA) in North America provide 100% tuition remission plus $1,200–$2,500 monthly stipends.
Automatic tuition reductions awarded during admission offer evaluation based on high Undergraduate CGPA (7.5+ or 8.0+), GRE scores, or exceptional portfolios. Values typically range between $5,000 and $25,000 (≈ ₹4.2 to ₹21 Lakhs).
In the United States and Canada, STEM Master's and PhD students can work 20 hours per week under university professors. In return, the university provides 100% tuition remission (zero tuition fees) plus a monthly cash stipend of $1,200 to $2,500/month (≈ ₹1 to ₹2.1 Lakhs/month).
Compare the leading overseas scholarships available to Hyderabad students in 2026:
| Scholarship Name | Target Audience / Country | Value in INR & Benefits | Minimum Eligibility | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi | SC / ST Students (USA, UK, Aus, Can, Ger) | ₹20 Lakhs + Airfare & Visa Fees | Income < ₹5L, 60% UG, GRE & IELTS | Feb–Apr & Aug–Oct (ePASS) |
| Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC Vidya Nidhi | BC & EBC Students (Telangana) | ₹20 Lakhs + Air Travel Grant | Income < ₹5L, 60% UG, Age < 35 | Bi-annual ePASS Notification |
| DAAD Scholarships (Germany) | All Indian Students (German Universities) | €934/mo stipend + Insurance + Travel | 70%+ UG, 2 yrs work exp (EPOS) | Aug–Nov (10 mos ahead) |
| Chevening Scholarships (United Kingdom) | Indian Leaders (All UK Universities) | 100% Tuition + Living + Return Flights | 65%+ UG, 2 yrs work exp, Leadership | Aug–Nov (Annual Cycle) |
| Australia Awards | All Indian Students (Australian Campuses) | Full Tuition + Fortnightly CLE + Airfare | Outstanding UG, IELTS 6.5+ | Feb–Apr (Annual Cycle) |
| US University STEM Merit Waivers | MS in CS, Data, AI, Engineering (USA) | $5,000 – $25,000 Tuition Discount | GRE 310+, CGPA 8.0+, Strong SOP | Rolling with University App |
Securing a competitive scholarship requires strategy, timing, and meticulous presentation. Here is how our counseling team in Himayatnagar assists you:
Scholarship committees read hundreds of statements. We help you articulate your unique background, leadership achievements, academic resilience, and clear post-study vision that resonates with selectors.
A single clerical discrepancy in caste, income, or native certificate can disqualify an ePASS application. Our team audits your MeeSeva certificates, revenue affidavits, and university verification documents before submission.
We conduct face-to-face mock sessions preparing you for state screening committee questionings as well as embassy visa interviews, ensuring your responses are confident, authentic, and articulate.
Meet with Abbacy Global's Senior Scholarship Counselors at Himayatnagar. We assess your profile for Telangana state schemes, DAAD, Chevening, and university merit waivers.
Yes. You can apply on the ePASS portal as soon as you have your unconditional admission offer letter or I-20 form along with standard test scorecards. The initial sanction is processed by the state committee, and funds are disbursed upon student visa approval.
If your family income exceeds the ₹5 Lakh threshold for state welfare grants, you are still fully eligible for institutional merit scholarships ($5,000 to $25,000) directly from universities, national merit scholarships, and collateral-free education loans through partner banks (SBI, HDFC Credila, Axis). Abbacy Global evaluates all parallel avenues for you.
These Central Government schemes provide 100% interest subsidy on education loans during the moratorium period (course duration + 1 year) for students belonging to minority, OBC, and EBC categories pursuing Master's and PhD programs abroad, substantially reducing overall repayment burdens.
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