Scholarship Info
Overview
Scholarships offered at Nalanda University are comprehensive, providing substantial support to deserving recipients. The university belief that a world-class education should be accessible to every admitted student who aspires to attend.
Scholarships
At Nalanda University, scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential of the candidate. They will cover partial or full coverage of course fees and may include a grant for travel and accommodation throughout the program’s duration. The eligibility criteria for different scholarships vary; some are accessible to a broad spectrum of Master’s program students, while others are contingent upon specific characteristics such as program stream/subject or country of residence.
- Nalanda University Scholarships
- Nalanda University Scholarship for International Students
- Merit Scholarship
- ICCR Scholarship provided through ICCR portal for all countries.
- ASEAN Scholarship for students from ASEAN countries
- BIMSTEC Scholarship for students from BIMSTEC countries
- NU-Bhutan Scholarship for students of Bhutan
- Thailand Scholarship for students of Thailand to study Buddhist Studies
- Study in India Programme
- Prof. Sunaina Singh Merit Scholarship for Students from all countries
- Shri Narsingrao Pimple Scholarship
- Smt Saraswati Narsingrao Pimple Scholarship
- Prof. Pyong Rae Lee Scholarship for Buddhist Studies
Nalanda University Scholarships
At Nalanda University, scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential. The University provides scholarship support to the students in the form of merit scholarships.
Merit Scholarship
The overriding objective of Nalanda University is to serve as a ‘bridge and foundation’ in linking India with the world through the knowledge route. Merit scholarships reward the academic excellence. A limited number of scholarships are awarded to the meritorious students.
Who can apply?
Merit scholarships are offered to the class toppers. Toppers securing 8.0 semester grade point and above will be eligible for the Merit scholarship. Based on the scholarship committee recommendations, one topper per Programme will be awarded Merit scholarship. If you secure highest grade point in a semester (SGPA), you will be awarded scholarship in the subsequent semester.
What does it cover?
This Scholarship will cover the tuition fee of the program.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Get your semester results |
Pay your dues for that particular semester |
Decision of Scholarship Committee |
ICCR Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by the ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Students from 140 countries are eligible to apply for the ICCR scholarship.
Who can apply?
Students aspiring to study at Nalanda university can apply for this scholarship. For more details please check http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/
What does it cover?
This Scholarship will cover admission fee, tuition fee and other compulsory fees. It will also covers the charges of residential accommodation. In addition, students will also get a monthly stipend to meet miscellaneous needs.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following these Steps:
| Visit through ICCR application portal |
Complete the Registration process |
Select Nalanda University as your first preference |
Submit Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Check Results |
Plan Your Departure |
For more information, visit http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Study in India Programme
The Study in India is a flagship project of the Government of India, launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of External Affairs, MHA, and MCI in April 2018. The program offers scholarships on an annual basis, while its partner institutes provide tuition fee waivers.
What does it cover?
The Study in India Scholarship scheme covers the admission fees, tuition fees, accommodation (room and boarding) costs, and food costs. Any costs and expenses outside the above mentioned are not considered under this scheme.
How to Apply?
You can Apply in Six Steps:
| Start Registration |
Plan Your Budget |
Select Nalanda University as your first preference |
Submit Application |
Check Results | Plan Your Departure |
For more information, visit https://studyinindia.gov.in/about-study-in-india-programme
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
ASEAN Scholarship
These scholarships are provided by the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, through ASEAN-India Fund. Twenty scholarships per academic year are available for students from ASEAN Member States to pursue Master’s programmes at Nalanda University.
Who can apply?
If you are a student aspiring to study at Nalanda from ten countries from Southeast Asia who are ASEAN member states— Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam— you can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover one time to-and-fro transportation expenses (including air fare). It will also cover academic related fee: application, one time admission, and tuition fee, and residential accommodation. In addition, students will also get contingency allowance, and a monthly stipend to meet meal charges and miscellaneous needs.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
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BIMSTEC Scholarship for Nalanda University
These scholarships were announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji at the fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit held in Kathmandu in 2018. The scholarships to the students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University.
Who can apply?
Students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover one time to-and-fro transportation expenses (including air fare). It will also cover academic related fee: one time admission, and tuition fee, and residential accommodation. In addition, students will also get contingency allowance, and a monthly stipend to meet meal charges and miscellaneous needs.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Nalanda University Scholarship Scheme for Bhutan Students (NU Bhutan Scholarship)
These scholarships are available under the NU-Bhutan Scholarship scheme and under “Aid to Bhutan Fund” from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Who can apply?
Students from Bhutan who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University can apply for these scholarships.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover admission fee, tuition fee, caution deposits, Residential accommodation and meal charges.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Thailand Scholarship for Nalanda University
These scholarships are available under the “Thailand Fund for Nalanda University” set up by the Government of Thailand for supporting the studies of Thai nationals in the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Nalanda University.
Who can apply?
Thai nationals who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at in the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Nalanda University can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover application fee, admission fee, tuition fee, security fee and fieldtrip costs. Round trip airfare is provided under this scholarship. Residential accommodation and meal charges will also be covered. In addition, students will also get an annual allowance to cover miscellaneous needs.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
NU International Scholarships for students from Developing Countries
If you are student from a developing country and passionate in pursuing higher studies, you are in the right place! Nalanda University offers scholarships to support your studies. To be considered for scholarship, the student has to submit an online application and attend an online interview.
Who can apply?
If you are a student aspiring to study at Nalanda from any developing country, you can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover tuition waiver.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
Prof. Sunaina Singh Merit Scholarship
The scholarship is offered by the Honorary Consul of the United Republic of Tanzania at Chennai in recognition of the iconic leadership of Prof. Sunaina Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University (NU), and her vision towards building Nalanda University as a world class institution.
Who can apply?
Students from any country who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Meritorious students/ students with financial constraints who are passionate to pursue higher studies can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover tuition fee.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Shri Narsingrao Gangaram Pimple Scholarship
The scholarship is offered by the Honorary Consul of the United Republic of Tanzania at Chennai to a meritorious monk student from any interdisciplinary program at NU.
Who can apply?
Monk Students from any country who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover tuition fee.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Smt Saraswati Narsingrao Pimple Scholarship
The scholarship is offered by the Honorary Consul of the United Republic of Tanzania at Chennai to a meritorious student from Tanzania any interdisciplinary program at NU.
Who can apply?
Students from Tanzania who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at Nalanda University are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover tuition fee.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.
Prof. Pyong Rae Lee Scholarship for Buddhist Studies
These scholarships are available under Prof. Payong Rae Lee scholarship fund to the students of the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion. The scholarship is awarded annually to the student from a developing country.
Who can apply?
Students from developing countries who are aspiring to pursue higher studies at in the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Nalanda University are eligible to can apply for this scholarship. Meritorious students/ students with financial constraints who are passionate to pursue higher studies can apply for this scholarship.
What does it cover?
This scholarship will cover tuition fee.
How to Apply?
You can apply by following three Steps:
| Visit Nalanda University Website |
Navigate to the admission portal |
Submit your Application |
Attend the interview through online |
Scholarship Committee Decision |
Plan Your Travel |
You can contact the Office of the Dean, Internal Students, for more details.