Scholarships, paid teaching placements and research grants that foreign governments and embassies officially open to Indians. Every entry below was checked against the official page, and the deadlines count down live on this page. Coverage differs by programme - some pay everything including flights, others cover tuition and living costs only; each card lists exactly what is covered. No agents, no referral links, no third-party lists.
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English Language Assistants in France (Assistant d'anglais) 2027-28
Funding. Paid 7-month contract (1 October 2027 to 30 April 2028) in French public schools, about 12 classroom hours a week. The India page does not state the pay figure; the programme FAQ has current terms.
Who can apply. Indian students and young graduates. Around 200 Indians are selected each year through the Embassy of France and Institut Français en Inde.
26JAN83 days leftApplications close 26 January 2027
The closest programme to Japan's JET for Indians: teach English in France, no teaching degree needed.
Funding. Full scholarship for the best-ranked applicants: participation costs, travel, visa and a living allowance.
Who can apply. A bachelor's degree, or final year of bachelor's with graduation before the master's starts. Indians apply directly to each programme's consortium.
~TBAWatch this spaceEach master's sets its own date; most close between December 2026 and January 2027
Apply directly to each master's through the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue; there is no single central form.
Funding. Monthly stipend for PhD, research or postdoctoral stays at Swiss universities and federal institutes.
Who can apply. Mainly early-career researchers who already hold a master's degree (by 31 July 2027). No scholarships for bachelor or master's study, except limited arts scholarships.
~TBAWatch this spaceApplications open since 20 August 2026; the deadline for India is set by the Swiss Embassy in New Delhi
Check the India country page on the FCS/SERI site for the exact Indian deadline and the embassy contact.
Funding. German government funding via DAAD: 992 EUR per month for graduates (1,400 EUR for doctoral candidates from February 2026), health and liability insurance, and a travel allowance. Funding runs 12 to 42 months depending on the course.
Who can apply. Graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries, including India, with at least two years of professional experience, applying to a listed development-related postgraduate course in Germany.
~TBAWatch this spaceDeadlines are course-specific: most for the 2027/28 intake closed between August and mid-October 2026. Some courses are still open - for example TropHEE at TU Darmstadt takes EPOS applications until 30 November 2026. Check each course's own page.
Apply through the university that runs your chosen EPOS course, not directly to DAAD. Verified open course example on 22 October 2026: TropHEE (TU Darmstadt), EPOS applications until 30 November 2026.
Funding. All tuition fees covered and accommodation costs supported, plus a monthly stipend.
Who can apply. Indian applicants are eligible (India is a partner country). Applications go through the official online system with nomination by the Indian sending partner.
~TBAWatch this space2027/28 call not yet published; expected around November 2026 to mid-January 2027 (last cycle closed 15 January)
Hungarian embassies confirm the 2027/28 call is not out yet. Treat any earlier date from third-party sites as unconfirmed. The 2027/28 call is expected around mid-November 2026.
Funding. Full funding for study in China: tuition, accommodation and a living stipend, by degree level.
Who can apply. Apply online via campuschina.org under the Chinese Embassy in India (agency number 3561). From the 2026/27 year, undergraduate applicants must also take the CSCA test.
~TBAWatch this space2027/28 calls began rolling out at Chinese embassies on 23 October 2026; India's call is not out yet (last cycle it came in November)
CSC never uses paid agents or intermediaries; apply only through the official system. campuschina.org could not be reached on 26 October 2026 (access block), so the campuschina entry was last directly verified on 20 October 2026; the 2027/28 rollout was confirmed via official Chinese embassy notices.
Language and Culture Assistants in Spain (for Indian citizens)
Funding. Paid assistantship in Spanish schools, November to May, for part-time classroom hours.
Who can apply. Indian citizens; accredited C1 English and A2 Spanish (DELE or SIELE); university graduate or final year; clean record for the visa. Maximum 2 years for Indians.
~TBAWatch this space2026-27 closed (applications ran 2-30 June 2026); the next call is expected around May-June 2027
Run by Spain's Ministry of Education, which charges no fee. Any payment request means it is not the official programme.
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme (NAWA, Poland)
Funding. PLN 2,500 monthly scholarship, tuition fee exemption at public universities, and a PLN 2,500 travel allowance for second-cycle (master's) studies.
Who can apply. Indian citizens - India is on the programme's official country list - applying for master's studies in Poland, in Polish or English.
~TBAWatch this spaceThe 2026 call closed on 8 May 2026; the next call is expected around spring 2027
Run by NAWA under the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs development cooperation programme.
Funding. Full tuition fees, monthly allowances and a return economy-class air ticket for master's study at selected Malaysian public universities.
Who can apply. Citizens of MTCP recipient countries - India is one of the 144 listed - aged 45 or under, with IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or a previous degree taught in English.
~TBAWatch this spaceThe 2026/27 call was announced in May 2026 and is closed; the next call is expected around May-July 2027
Apply only through the official MTCP portal; the application is free.
KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang, Indonesia)
Funding. Full funding for a master's degree in Indonesia: tuition, living and book allowances, health insurance and a return air ticket.
Who can apply. Citizens of developing countries, including India, aged 35 or under with a bachelor's degree. A recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi is compulsory.
~TBAWatch this spaceThe 2026 cycle ran 2 February - 31 March 2026; the next call is expected around February-March 2027
The only application channel is the official KNB portal; using paid agents is prohibited.
Funding. Free tuition and a monthly stipend for bachelor, master or PhD study. Teaching is in Romanian, with a free preparatory language year included (except PhD). Airfare is not covered.
Who can apply. Non-EU citizens, including Indians, with a valid passport. PhD applicants must first get a doctoral tutor's written agreement.
~TBAWatch this spaceThe 2026-27 call closed on 31 March 2026; the next call is expected around December 2026 - March 2027
Applications only via the official scholarships platform; no fee is charged.
Funding. 900 EUR per month grant, tuition-fee waivers at participating universities and health insurance; grants run 3, 6 or 9 months per academic year.
Who can apply. Foreign citizens, including Indians, for master's degrees, PhD, research or Italian language courses. Age limits apply: 28 or under for master's, 30 for PhD.
~TBAWatch this spaceThe 2026-27 call closed on 26 March 2026; the next call is expected around March-April 2027
Applications only through the official Study in Italy portal.
Funding. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: tuition, airfare and a living allowance.
Who can apply. Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries, including India. A 2:1 honours degree (or 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification) by September 2027. Applying through a nominator is compulsory.
20OCTApplications closedClosed 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST (8:30 PM IST)
For master's study starting September/October 2027. Nominators may set earlier internal cut-offs.
Funding. Paid job, not a scholarship: about ¥4.02 million in year 1 (roughly ₹23-24 lakh), rising each year. Flight to Japan paid by the hiring organisation.
Who can apply. Indian passport holders with a bachelor's degree (any subject) by July 2027. No Japanese needed for the ALT track. A short audio recording is compulsory.
30OCTApplications closedApplications closed on 30 October 2026 (Embassy of Japan in India)
Only the ALT track was open for India this round (window closed 30 October 2026); the CIR track closed on 13 March 2026. The next ALT cycle is expected around September-October 2027.
EPIK (English Program in Korea). Open only to citizens of seven listed native-English countries; India is not one of them.
British Council Language Assistants. Requires a UK (or limited European) passport; not open to Indians.
Australia Awards. India is not on the current list of participating countries.
DAAD WISE (research internship). Discontinued; no current call. Other DAAD schemes have their own deadlines.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships. India is not on the eligible-country list; the Asia list covers Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
Czech Government Scholarships 2027/28. The 2027/28 country list does not include India (it covers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala and Honduras).
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