Inlaks Scholarship 2026 , USA (Up to USD 120,000)

Inlaks Scholarship 2026 , USA (Up to USD 120,000)

The is one of the most prestigious funding opportunities available to talented young Indian graduates seeking to pursue higher education abroad. Offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, the scholarship supports exceptional individuals across diverse academic disciplines to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.

The Inlaks Scholarship is one of the most prestigious funding opportunities available to talented young Indian graduates seeking to pursue higher education abroad. Offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, the scholarship supports exceptional individuals across diverse academic disciplines to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.

The scholarship aims to empower future leaders by providing them with a life-changing international academic experience that broadens their perspective, enhances their skills, and enables them to contribute meaningfully to society.

Degree Level

• Bachelor
• Masters

Available Subjects

Subjects Not Eligible

The scholarship does not support the following areas:

• Business and Finance

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Fashion Design

• Film and Film Animation

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Indian Studies without Contemporary Relevance

• Management Studies (MBA)

• Medicine and Dentistry

• Music

Exceptions:

• Engineering and Natural Sciences at Imperial College London are considered

• Documentary filmmaking is considered

• Western Classical singing is considered

Benefits

The Inlaks Scholarship provides funding of up to USD 120,000, depending on the course and institution. The award covers:

• Tuition fees

• Living expenses

• One-way travel costs

• Visa expenses

• Health allowance

The duration of funding ranges from 9 months to 4 years, depending on the chosen program.

Eligible Nationalities

• Must be an Indian passport holder

• Must be residing in India at the time of application

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Age Limit

• Must be under 30 years old

Academic Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from a recognized university in India

• Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results are eligible

• Applicants with an undergraduate degree from abroad must have lived, studied, or worked in India continuously for at least two years after graduation

Minimum Academic Grades

• Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Fine Arts, Architecture & related fields:
  Minimum 65% / CGPA 6.8/10 / GPA 2.6/4

• Mathematics, Sciences, Environment & related fields:
  Minimum 70% / CGPA 7.2/10 / GPA 3/4

Admission Requirement

Applicants must have secured admission (conditional or unconditional) to their chosen institution before applying. Applications without proof of admission will not be considered.

If shortlisted with a conditional offer, all conditions must be fulfilled before the final interview.

Application Procedure

Application Deadline

• Deadline: 31st March  (12:00 PM IST)

Applicants must complete and submit their applications before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Application Review (April)

2. Online Preliminary Interviews (May)

3. Final In-Person Interview in Mumbai (3rd or 4th weekend of May)

Candidates who do not receive communication by 30th April 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

When applications are open, candidates can access the form via the “Apply Now” link on the official scholarship page. Detailed instructions are available in the official application guidelines document.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review eligibility requirements and ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.