Fully Funded Scholarships in Europe for Indian Students 2026 – Complete List

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

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Fully Funded Scholarships in Europe for Indian Students 2026 – Complete List

Indian students have access to over 15 fully funded European scholarships that cover tuition, living costs, travel, and health insurance. This comprehensive guide covers every major fully funded scholarship available to Indian students for studying in Europe in 2026-27, ranked by value, accessibility, and success rate.

Fully Funded European Scholarships for Indian Students 2026 – At a Glance

Best Fully Funded Scholarships by Category

Best for STEM (Engineering, CS, Science)

• EPFL Excellence Fellowship: CHF 16,000/year for Masters at EPFL (Switzerland). Highly competitive.
• Erasmus Mundus: Many engineering and CS programmes with EUR 1,000-1,400/mo stipend
• DAAD Research Grant: For PhD researchers at German universities. EUR 1,200-1,750/mo
• KTH Sweden: Limited scholarships for top MSc applicants from developing countries

Best for Medicine

• Stipendium Hungaricum: Full MBBS at University of Debrecen, Semmelweis (apply via ICCR)
• Czech Government Scholarship: Limited spots for medicine at Charles University
• Erasmus+ Partner University grants: For exchange students during medical studies

Best for Business / Management

• DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme: Full-funded Masters in Public Policy and Good Governance at German universities
• Eiffel Excellence Scholarship: EUR 1,181/mo for Masters in France including business and law
• Orange Knowledge Programme: Full funding for mid-career professionals in Netherlands

How to Maximize Your Chances of Winning a European Scholarship

1. Apply early and to multiple scholarships: Apply to 5-8 scholarships simultaneously – acceptance rates are 3-15%
2. Tailor each SOP: Generic statements of purpose fail. Research each programme deeply.
3. Build leadership portfolio: Swedish Institute, DAAD, and Swiss scholarships heavily weight leadership
4. Strong academics: 75%+ aggregate with consistent performance preferred by all schemes
5. Reference letters: Get academic references from professors who know your research work personally
6. Connect scholarship to development goals: Frame how your study will benefit India – this resonates with European funders

Kadamb Overseas has helped hundreds of Indian students identify and win European scholarships. Our counsellors specialize in SOP writing, scholarship matching, and document preparation. See specific guides: Erasmus Mundus, DAAD Scholarship, Swiss Government Scholarship, Swedish Institute.

Saumitra Rajput

Saumitra Rajput is the founder and lead counsellor at Kadamb Overseas, India's trusted Europe education consultancy based in Ahmedabad. With 14+ years of hands-on experience, he has personally guided 500+ students to universities across Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, and Spain. Saumitra has visited partner universities across Europe, holds deep expertise in European visa processes, scholarships, and student life, and has achieved a 97% visa success rate for his clients. He is the host of the YouTube channel "Europe with Saumitra", where he shares first-hand insights on studying and living in Europe. His mission: make Europe accessible to every Indian student, with zero consultancy fees.