Top 10 International Scholarships for Indian women
You know, for many of us what stands between us and our dreams is the lack of resources. Also, there is a continued under-representation of women in many fields, and particularly at the highest levels, is the reason that many institutions and organizations around the world offer scholarships to women.
But, just being a woman won’t get you a scholarship. Scholarships for Indian women are hard fought on grounds of academic performance, leadership skills, experience, commitment to the community etc.
I am about to disclose the 10 most exciting international scholarships for Indian women to study in universities abroad. I have tried to pick the ones where Indian women are eligible to apply.
I will give you a brief introduction to the scholarship and give you links where you can get the full details of eligibility, application deadlines, application procedure etc.
1.The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Last year 250 awards were given
Award Amounts –
- Master’s/first professional degree: $18,000
- Doctoral: $20,000
- Postdoctoral: $30,000
Usually covers educational expenses, living expenses and dependent child expenses too. So, for those of you wondering where married women can get scholarships, you need to look at this one.
Selection is on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. Recipients should indicate commitment to return to their home countries after the program. Looking for potential leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, and sciences.
For more information click here.
2.The Schlumberger Foundation – Faculty for the future Program
Last year 178 awards were given
Award Amounts – Actual costs upto $50,000 per year
Fellowships are awarded to women from developing countries to pursue PhD or Post-doctorate studies in STEM disciplines at leading universities worldwide. They are looking for women leaders who have a track record in encouraging young women into the STEM fields
Deadlines – 17th Nov
The Schlumberger Foundation click here.
www.fftf.slb.com
3. The PEO International Peace Scholarship
Award – Max $12,500 and this is need based
For international students to pursue graduate studies in US and Canada. PEO Stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization of the US. They are looking for potential leaders who will make an impact in their home countries
4. Zonta International – JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Award – amount of US$8,000 each
Six international scholarships since they found a very low percentage of women occupy board or CEO positions in the fortune 500 companies. Application must be submitted through a Zonta club – there is one in Mumbai and one in Chennai. No age limit. Looking for women with a Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business
5. Zonta International – The Amelia Earhart Fellowship
This scheme awards 30 fellowships each year to women around the world studying at PhD level in the aerospace field. This is a golden chance of Scholarships for Indian women.
Award – worth US$10,000 each,
Looking for women with a serious interest and background in Aerospace who either have a masters in Aerospace or be registered for a full time PhD program and have completed one year
6. Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program
One of the amazing Scholarships for Indian women is from Google. 20 Scholarships to women studying in the field of computer science and technology at undergraduate or graduate level across the globe. Formerly called the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program
Award – US$10,000 for those enrolled in US or $5,000 CAD (for students in Canada) or EUR 7000 (for students in Europe
Looking for women who are studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field and exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science
7. ADOBE INDIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP 2018
Award – is the full tuition fee plus an internship at Adobe India
Looking for women who are enrolled as a full-time student at an Indian university for the 2018-2019 academic year either in B. Tech or Dual Degree B. Tech/M. Tech
8. L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Programme
Award – worth £15,000
5 international fellowships each year to women pursuing postdoctoral research in the life sciences at any UK or Irish university or research institute.
9.(ISC)² WOMEN’S CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship for women who are planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.
10.FINCAD
Award – US$10,000
This scholarship wishes to encourage and support outstanding women in the finance field, especially those specializing in the areas of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management and provide them with an opportunity to contribute in this field in a meaningful manner
The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in an accredited graduate-level program.
Good luck to all you talented women!
This post is penned by Chetna Vasishth.
Chetna Vasishth completed her post graduate studies from XLRI, Jamshedpur and became a corporate banker. She worked with some of India’s largest MNC banks for the first ten years of my professional career. She then set up and ran a training company where she trained bankers from more than 10 banks, both within India as well as overseas. She has also taught at several business schools like IIM Bangalore, NMIMS, NITIE, IIPM etc.
She now directs and host a YouTube talk show, ChetChat which is the largest Indian online talk show in the career space. In a short span of 2.5 years, ChetChat has about 160 video interviews, over 50,000 subscribers and over 2.5M views.
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I had always known of student scholarships. These special scholarships for women are great, encourages more women to pursue higher studies and take up key roles in professional organisations.
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A very detailed study made!
This blog is undoubtedly a very important article for the post graduate students will surely be sharing the link in my internal contacts too.
You’ve put together a very well-researched and exhaustive list of resources, Well done! I think funding issues can be resolved quickly nowadays because there are so many websites & apps that aggregate scholarship offers from around the globe.
I really know the value of these scholarships dear no matter how small or big they are. I remember how I depended on it yo complete my education and extremely value them.
This stands as a very exhaustive study and it really feels motivated that women of all cadre with the right intellect can get some good scholarship and financial aide to nurture her dreams!
List of so much great scholarship program making me so tempt to apply and study again!
Better to have scholarship rather than cursing ownself of not getting any means to achieve goals
Such wonderful opportunities for higher studies .I really wish the Google India and Adobe had general.scholarships too and not just for a particular stream.
Great article.
And we complain that there are very less opportunities for women… It’s nice to see that there are organizations who encourage women to fulfill their dreams and achieve the best in life…
I find this article to be A great step towards women empowerment. This information is very crucial and helpful for every woman out there who is working towards her Uplift.
Its great to know about so many special scholarships offered to women. Many a times meritorious students cannot afford to pursue higher studies due to lack of finance. They should be aware if these scholarships.
That’s a very comprehensive list. Thanks for detailing them out. Indeed, its very important to know about them. Shall pass on the information to the relevant people
I didn’t know we have women scholarship programs in India too. This is really encouraging for women to study more.
That is really helpful for all as this is much needed information for women if they want to have any scholarships
this is such an awesome resource!!
I have never heard of these programs. I have few Indians friends with whom I plan to share it with
This is a great list. Thanks for sharing this. I would definitely share it with my friends and my juniors.
It is so amazing to see this list of scholarships for indian women. So many wonderful ways to have an opportunity to make their dream come true. I agree, good luck to all of the women that apply!
This is a great list and a great ting for women period. Thank you for sharing such valuable information that women can use to better themselves and their families!
How great that there are specific scholarships. It’s so worthwhile to try and get them to save money – schooling is so expensive!
Such a very interesting and informative post. I am sure it will be a great help to those women who are looking or finding a perfect scholarship for them.
Woah! These are great schools! Kudos for making this very informative list. Indian women will really be encouraged to get these scholarships.
One of my friends is looking to study in the USA, Canada etc. So, she’ll definitely get help through your post to find the best option for international scholarships.
Thanks for sharing.
Great article! Gave it a share so my friends are aware of these opportunities!
Sounds like there are some great opportunity scholarships out there for Indian women. That’s so cool that they are promoting these great opportunities.
Good to know about these 10 international scholarships available. I bet it would help so many people.
This is great resource,ADOBE INDIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP 2018, would have been my best choice. But since it’s meant only for India women.