Inlaks Scholarship
Up to USD 120,000 towards a master's, MPhil or doctorate at a leading university in the UK, Europe or the US, for Indian citizens living in India.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United Kingdom, Europe and the United States
Funding
Up to USD 120,000 for tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs and a health allowance, for courses of nine months to four years.
Eligible applicants
Indian passport holders resident in India with an Indian degree and an offer from a university in the UK, Europe or the US; some subjects excluded
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Overview
Inlaks Scholarship is offered by Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation for Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirement65% or 70% depending on field
- AgeMaximum 30 years old; the page also gives a birth-date cutoff of 1 January 1996 and a different example, so check the instructions PDF.
- Offer letter (conditional or unconditional)Required
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living expenses
Included
One-way travel and visa costs
Included
Health allowance
Included
Costs above the USD 120,000 cap
Not included
Up to USD 120,000 for tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs and a health allowance, for courses of nine months to four years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Indian passport holder resident in India at the time of application.
- International eligibility
- Subjects excluded include business and finance, computer science, most engineering, fashion design, film, hospitality, MBA, medicine and dentistry; some exceptions apply.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- 65% (CGPA 6.8/10) in social sciences, humanities, law and arts; 70% (CGPA 7.2/10) in sciences.
Official eligibility summary
Indian passport holders resident in India with a degree from a recognised Indian university (final-year students may apply), minimum grades of 65% (humanities, social sciences, law, arts) or 70% (sciences), and a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time master's, MPhil or doctorate in the UK, Europe or the US. People with a postgraduate qualification from abroad are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Indian passport holders resident in India with an Indian degree and an offer from a university in the UK, Europe or the US; some subjects excluded
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom, Europe and the United States
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- English test results if the offer requires them
- Proof of additional funding if fees exceed USD 120,000
- Full list in the application instructions PDF
How to apply
- 1
Secure an offer from a university in the UK, Europe or the US
- 2
Apply through the "Apply Now" link when the round opens
- 3
Attend the online preliminary interview if shortlisted
- 4
Attend the final interview in Mumbai
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 round has closed (shortlisting in April, online interviews in May and a final interview in Mumbai in late May). Check the page for the next call.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.