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Scholarship smarts: 5 unknown programs that can pay your entire tuition

Every year, thousands of Indian students shelve their study abroad dreams, thinking it's too expensive. But what if your tuition, accommodation, and even flights could be covered if only you knew where to look?We dig into five lesser-known scholarship programs that can fully fund your global education. These aren't the typical Fulbrights or Chevenings you may not have even heard of them. But they're real, generous, and within EPOS SCHOLARSHIPS (GERMANY)For: Master's programs in development-related fields (engineering, economics, public health, etc.)Covers: Tuition (most public universities are free), monthly stipend (~934), travel allowance, health insuranceWhy it's smart: Germany doesn't charge tuition for most courses. DAAD adds a generous living allowance on top—making this a full-ride in all but No age limit and no application fee. GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP (GKS)For: UG, PG, and PhD programs in South KoreaCovers: 100% tuition, monthly living expenses (KRW 900,000–1,000,000), airfare, language trainingWhy it's smart: South Korea is rapidly becoming a tech and research powerhouse. This government-backed scholarship opens doors to world-class universities like KAIST, SNU, and tip: You'll need basic Korean (TOPIK level 3+), but the scholarship includes one year of free language HUNGARICUM (HUNGARY)For: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and short-term studiesCovers: Tuition, accommodation allowance, medical insurance, monthly stipendWhy it's smart: With low living costs and a strong EU education framework, Hungary is ideal for Indian students looking for European exposure without the price fields: Medicine, architecture, agriculture, and businessCHARPAK SCHOLARSHIP (FRANCE)For: Master's degree programs in FranceCovers: Tuition fee waiver, living allowance (860/month), visa fee waiver, student housingWhy it's smart: France is aggressively promoting international education and offers world-class institutes in business, fashion, and tip: Knowing French is not mandatory for many English-taught B. PEARSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, CANADA)For: Undergraduate students showing exceptional academic achievement and leadershipCovers: Full tuition, books, incidental fees, residence support for 4 yearsWhy it's smart: This is one of the few full-ride scholarships at a top-ranked university in North stands out: You must be nominated by your school, so start JUST DREAM -APPLYStudying abroad doesn't have to be expensive—it just takes research, planning, and persistence. These five scholarships are proof that free or nearly free education is within reach, even for Indian students from modest to apply? Bookmark this checklist:Maintain strong academicsBuild your SOP and LORs earlyTrack deadlines (some start in August–September!)Brush up your language and test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE)BONUS TIP FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTSFollow your dream school's financial aid and international office on LinkedIn or their website—they often post niche, country-specific scholarships that don't get media coverage.- EndsTune InTrending Reel