{"id":6,"date":"2020-09-25T06:33:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T01:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-09-25T19:19:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T13:49:10","slug":"guide-to-scholarships-for-indian-students-to-study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-scholarships-for-indian-students-to-study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Scholarships to Study Abroad? Expert Guide for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">The multicultural exposure and the excellent education that students get from esteemed colleges across the globe is all that it takes to mould them into global citizens. But with the increasing school fees and competition, many students aim for scholarships to study abroad that will support them in their journey to success.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The total number of Indian students overseas increased from 66,713 in 2000 to 3,01,406 in 2016, based on the analysis of data from the UNESCO Institute of Statistics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">With this increasing competition, it is important to be well-prepared to get a scholarship and join your dream global university. <span style=\"text-align: left;\">But<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: left;\"> how to get a scholarship to study abroad<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: left;\"> is a question all students ask.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scholarships-to-study-abroad-guide.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11 size-full\" title=\"Guide on scholarships to study abroad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scholarships-to-study-abroad-guide.jpg\" alt=\"Guide on scholarships to study abroad\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Types of Scholarships to Study Abroad<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Let&#8217;s first begin by understanding what kind of scholarship would suit your needs the best. The following are some types that cater to the needs of students:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/everything-you-must-know-about-scholarships-students-and-how-to-secure-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Also Read:\u00a0Everything You MUST Know About Scholarships [And How To Secure One]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Merit scholarships<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Firstly, these are awarded to students who perform well throughout their academic life and top eligibility exams such as SAT, IELTS, and more. These are also the toughest scholarships to secure, owing to the increasing competition. However, the financial situation of the student is not taken into consideration while granting these scholarships.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Scholarship-myths-768x644-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7807 size-full\" title=\"Myths about merit-based scholarships\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Scholarship-myths-768x644-1.png\" alt=\"Myths about merit-based scholarships\" width=\"768\" height=\"644\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>College-Based Grants<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Students can enquire about grants that are awarded by the colleges they attend and apply if they find themselves eligible. At times, students admitted are automatically considered for the grant, if deemed eligible. Therefore, it is wise to select colleges that offer these financial aids to pursue higher studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Country-Specific<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">These could be government-funded or private scholarships that assist students who go abroad to pursue higher education. Some country-specific grants might require students to return once they complete their education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Need-Based<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">These scholarships are meant for students who hail from financially backward families. Family income certificate, academic records, expense, the standard of living, etc. are taken into account before granting this.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Need-based-scholarships-768x644-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7817 size-full\" title=\"Need-based scholarships\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Need-based-scholarships-768x644-1.png\" alt=\"Need-based scholarships\" width=\"768\" height=\"644\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">How to Get Scholarship to Study Abroad<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Obtaining a scholarship is a time and energy consuming matter.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Here are a few tips to attain that perfect grant:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>More is less<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">People and institutions do not give away their money for free. If they find even a single reason why they should not grant the scholarship<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, it will be out of your reach. Hence, it is advisable to apply to all financial aids you are eligible for, even the small grants that do not promise to cover the entire expense.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Be prompt and patient<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Scholarships might take a while before they can come by your side to assist you. It is vital that deadlines be met while applying for it. Also, make sure you have all the documents needed to validate the reasons behind your application. Make sure that you keep personal copies of the same as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Getting scholarships to <\/span><strong><a title=\"Main site Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/\">study abroad <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">could be a herculean task. Hence, plan ahead and seek out other ways to finance your education such as student loans and other sponsorships.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The multicultural exposure and the excellent education that students get from esteemed colleges across the globe is all that it takes to mould them into global citizens. 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