Inlaks Scholarship

Inlaks Scholarships are awarded across a wide range of subjects to young Indian graduates of exceptional talent, character, and motivation to fulfill their potential.

The Scholarships allow the individual to grow at a crucial time in their development by enabling overseas study at a top-rated university or institution of their choice across the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States of America. The aim is to give them a life-changing experience that will broaden their vision and improve their skills to operate in society, helping to bring their talent to fruition, and thus making them a future vehicle of positive change in their environment.

The duration of a chosen course can be between nine months and four years. The value of the award depends on the course and covers tuition fees, living expenses, one-way travel, and health allowance up to $100,000 USD (approx £72,700).

Who can apply?

To apply for the Inlaks Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be an Indian passport holder who is resident in India at the time of application.

• The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1995. (for the 2025 scholarship applications)

• The applicant must hold a degree from a recognised university in India. If you are in the final year of graduation and awaiting results, you are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised university outside of India must have resided continuously, been employed, or have been studying in India for at least two years after their undergraduation, in order to be eligible to apply.

• The Applicant must have the following required minimum percentage/grade in both Bachelors and Masters degree (if applicable):

  • For Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Fine Arts, Architecture and related subjects, applicants must have a minimum academic grade of 65%, CGPA 6.8/10, or GPA 2.6/4 from a recognized university/institution.

  • For Mathematics, Sciences, Environment and related subjects, applicants must have a minimum academic grade of 70%, CGPA 7.2/10, or GPA 3/4 from a recognised university/institution.

• It is essential to have prior admission to the institution and course chosen at the time of the application. The Foundation will not consider applicants without evidence of admission.

• Applicants who have an English language certification as a conditional part of their offer letter or as a part of any other condition, need to attain that certification before applying for the Scholarship.

• Applicants who have received a deferred offer of admission must have a valid offer for the academic year in which they plan to study to be eligible for that year's Scholarship.

Exclusions

You are not eligible to apply for the Inlaks Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

• Applicants having a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s or PhD) from an institution outside of India are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants who are already studying or have started their postgraduate education at an institution outside of India are not eligible to apply.

• The following subjects are not eligible for the Scholarship:

  • Business and Finance

  • Computer Science

  • Engineering

  • Fashion Design

  • Film and Film Animation

  • Hospitality and Tourism

  • Indian Studies without Contemporary Relevance

  • Management Studies (i.e. MBA)

  • Medicine, Dentistry, and related therapies

  • Music

Eligible Nationalities:

Applicants must be Indian nationals currently residing in India.

How to Apply

When the opportunity is open to new applications, clicking the 'Apply Now' link at the top of the Inlaks Scholarship page will provide access to the application form.

If the opportunity is closed and not accepting applications the 'Apply Now' link will not be visible.

For detailed instructions on the application process, please download the document provided.

Download application instructions here for 2025 Scholarships