Education Future International Scholarship
Education Future • Merit-based
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Description
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality: Open to Indian nationals holding a valid Indian passport.
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Academic Background: Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% in their 10th and 12th-grade examinations.
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Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate a lack of means to self-fund their education. Specifically, they must plan to fund at least 50% of their overseas education through an education loan.
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Eligible Areas of Study: * Open to all subjects of study.
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Applicable for pursuing any Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) course.
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Crucial Condition: The course must be overseas at a recognized university/college outside of India (the scholarship cannot be used for studying within India).
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Reward Structure
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Award Value: Each scholarship ranges from ₹2 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs (Indian Rupees).
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Number of Scholarships: The exact number awarded varies each year based on the quality of applications received.
Key Dates (2026 Cycle)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (meaning applying early is advantageous). The timeline is divided into two categories:
For USA Applicants (Spring 2026 & Fall 2026 course starts between Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2026):
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Applications Open: September 1, 2025.
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Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines.
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Results Announcement: Around the 1st week of September 2026.
For Non-USA Applicants (Course starts between Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2026):
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Applications Open: September 1, 2025.
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Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines.
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Results Announcement: Around the 1st week of September 2026.
Important Highlights
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UNESCO Recognition: Listed among the top 5 impact scholarships globally in UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report 2022 for the contribution of non-state actors.
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Fully Online Process: Interested students must apply using the online application form; no offline documents sent via post or courier are accepted.