Top Scholarships Available for Indian Students in Europe

The Landscape

Many German scholarships are under-applied — especially those requiring German language skills. B1 dramatically improves your chances.

DAAD Scholarships

Largest provider: DAAD Scholarships for Graduates (€850/month + allowances), DAAD WISE (undergraduate STEM internships), DAAD Research Grants. Apply at daad.de — deadlines typically October.

Erasmus Mundus

EU-funded joint Master's degrees taught across multiple European universities. Full scholarship option (~€1,000/month + tuition). Highly competitive.

Foundation Scholarships

Heinrich Böll Stiftung (€850/month + €300 book allowance, social/political engagement required). Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung. Each gives ~€850/month. Research which aligns with your values.

Application Tips

Apply to multiple simultaneously. Name a specific university and research group in your SoP. German language sets you apart. Letters from professors who know your specific work — not generic.

ℹ️ Our content is regularly updated but rules change. Verify visa thresholds, salary cutoffs and university requirements on official sources before making decisions. For Germany-specific tools, use the calculators linked below.