{"id":21852,"date":"2023-06-12T01:26:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T19:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/?p=21852"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:24:47","slug":"ielts-scholarship-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/ielts-scholarship-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS scholarship | A Comprehensive Guide for 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to study abroad but worried about exam fees and tuition costs? The <\/span><b>IELTS scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Indian students can ease your financial burden by covering your IELTS test fee and even part of your tuition and living expenses. Whether you&#8217;re applying for undergraduate, postgraduate, or research programs, these scholarships are your gateway to global education.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"top-ielts-scholarships-for-indian-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Top IELTS Scholarships for Indian Students<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support aspiring international students, several reputed organizations offer <\/span><b>IELTS exam scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that help cover the cost of the test or provide financial assistance for studying abroad. These scholarships offer a valuable opportunity for students to reduce the financial stress associated with language proficiency exams and international education.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"british-council-ielts-awards\"><b> British Council IELTS Awards<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This prestigious award recognises top-performing IELTS candidates with a grant of up to <\/span><b>INR 11 lakhs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be utilised for English language skill enhancement or to support further education in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-UK citizen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum score of 6.5 in each IELTS section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold an offer from a recognised UK institution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial need and commitment to education required<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"idp-ielts-prize\"><b> IDP IELTS Prize<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awarded annually, the IDP IELTS Prize provides a <\/span><b>one-time grant of INR 5.3 lakhs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and may include assistance with flights, accommodation, and other essentials.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 7.5 score in each IELTS component<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must not be a citizen of Australia, Canada, the UK, USA, or New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be pursuing higher education at a recognised institution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"ielts-australia-scholarship\"><b> IELTS Australia Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aimed at students heading to Australia, this scholarship offers <\/span><b>INR 12 lakhs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover tuition, living expenses, and related costs. It is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Australian citizen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 in each section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid admission offer from an Australian institution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated financial need and academic dedication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"idp-education-excellence-scholarship\"><b> IDP Education Excellence Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship, worth up to <\/span><b>INR 16 lakhs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helps cover tuition fees, accommodation, learning resources, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/courses\/ielts-self-paced-premium-plan\/\"><b>IELTS preparation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS score of 7.0 or above in all sections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must not be a citizen of the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer from a recognised educational institution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding academic performance and strong educational goals required<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-tf-widget=\"ZUm5hMos\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=7 tips to build your scholarship profile!\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" data-tf-hidden=\"utm_source=ORGANIC_SEARCH,utm_medium=Blog,utm_campaign=https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/ielts-scholarship-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"ielts-fee-waiver-scholarship\"><b> IELTS Fee Waiver Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship provides a <\/span><b>complete refund of the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/ielts-exam-fee-eligibility-types-pattern\/\"><b>IELTS exam fee<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within 45 days, especially aimed at students with financial constraints.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual family income below 250% of the poverty line<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum age limit of 32 years<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 75% score in high school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-time IELTS test taker<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Name<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Offered By<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Value<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Council IELTS Awards<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Council<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a310,000 (Approx. INR 11 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP IELTS Prize<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP Education<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a35,000 (Approx. INR 5.3 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Australia Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP Education Australia<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUD 15,000 (Approx. INR 12 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP Education Excellence Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP Education<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUD 20,000 (Approx. INR 16 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Fee Waiver Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship Council Canada<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Reimbursement of IELTS Test Fee<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 id=\"scholarships-for-high-ielts-band-scores-8-0-and-above\"><b>Scholarships for High IELTS Band Scores (8.0 and Above)<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you score exceptionally well on the IELTS (band 8.0 or 9.0), you may qualify for exclusive merit-based scholarships.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"ielts-academic-excellence-scholarship\"><b> IELTS Academic Excellence Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offered jointly by the British Council and IDP Education, this award recognises top IELTS scorers and academically excellent students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 7.0 in each IELTS section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer from a university in an English-speaking country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong academic record<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proven dedication to education<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"gates-cambridge-scholarship\"><b> Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most prestigious postgraduate awards, this scholarship covers <\/span><b>full tuition, living costs, and travel expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for students accepted to the University of Cambridge.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be a citizen of a country outside the UK<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong commitment to societal development<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS score of at least 7.5 in all components<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Name<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Offered By<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Value<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Academic Excellence Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Council &amp; IDP Education<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a32,000 (Approx. INR 2.1 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gates Cambridge Trust<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full tuition, living expenses + airfare<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>Learn More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/ielts-material-get-a-band-eight-with-these\/\"><b>IELTS material | Get a Band 8 with these study materials!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"ielts-based-scholarships-for-undergraduate-students\"><b>IELTS-Based Scholarships for Undergraduate Students<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several government-funded scholarships also consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/exams\/ielts\/results-and-scores\/\"><b>IELTS scores<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while selecting students for undergraduate programs abroad:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"chevening-scholarship\"><b> Chevening Scholarship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office, this scholarship supports one-year master\u2019s programs in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian citizenship or other eligible Chevening country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 2 years of work experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic excellence and leadership skills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS band score of 6.5 or above<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must return to home country for at least 2 years after study<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"commonwealth-scholarships\"><b> Commonwealth Scholarships<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These scholarships help students from Commonwealth nations, including India, to pursue master\u2019s or PhD degrees in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergraduate degree with at least upper second-class honors (2:1)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial need<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS band score of 6.5 or higher<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"great-scholarships\"><b> GREAT Scholarships<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A joint effort by the UK government and participating UK universities, this scholarship supports postgraduate study.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian nationality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission offer from a participating university in the UK<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong academic background<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS score of 6.5 or above<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Name<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Funded By<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Scholarship Value<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chevening Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Government<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full tuition and living expenses<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonwealth Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Government<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full or partial funding<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GREAT Scholarship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Government<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u00a310,000 (Approx. INR 11 Lakhs)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/ielts-preparation-best-way-to-prepare-for-the-exam\/\"><b>IELTS preparation | Best way to prepare for the IELTS exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"ielts-eligible-countries\"><b>IELTS Eligible Countries<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five countries that are eligible for IELTS admissions in the post-graduate programs are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply-for-the-ielts-fee-waiver-scholarship\"><b>How to Apply for the IELTS Fee Waiver Scholarship\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>IELTS Fee Waiver Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps students reduce the cost of taking the IELTS exam. It can also support other study-related expenses like tuition, accommodation, and IELTS preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"do-your-research\"><b> Do Your Research<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by looking for scholarships on the official IELTS website or trusted scholarship platforms. Look for scholarships that cover the IELTS exam fee or support your study plans abroad.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"check-eligibility\"><b> Check Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you find a suitable scholarship, carefully read the eligibility criteria. Make sure you qualify based on:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS score requirements<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality restrictions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age, academic background, and course criteria<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"gather-the-required-documents\"><b> Gather the Required Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you collect all the necessary documents. These typically include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS scorecard<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal statement or essay about your goals and background<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic transcripts<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters of recommendation from teachers or professors<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial need (like income certificate or bank statement)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer\/admission letter from a recognised university<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"submit-the-application\"><b> Submit the Application<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your documents are ready, fill out the scholarship application form\u2014usually available online. Provide accurate personal, academic, and financial details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"prepare-for-an-interview-if-required\"><b> Prepare for an Interview (If Required)<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some scholarships may require an interview to finalize the selection. Be ready to talk about:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your academic achievements<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you chose your course<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your career goals and motivations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"wait-for-the-results\"><b> Wait for the Results<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After submission, the scholarship committee will review all applications. The selection process may take a few weeks or months.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Required IELTS Band Scores for Scholarship\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for most IELTS scholarships, you typically need to meet the following minimum band scores:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Test Component<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required Band Score<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall Score<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/how-to-determine-a-good-ielts-score\/\"><b>How to determine a good IELTS score?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"key-benefits-of-the-ielts-scholarship-for-indian-students\"><b>Key Benefits of the IELTS Scholarship for Indian Students<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IELTS Scholarship not only supports individual students but also helps strengthen educational ties between India and other countries. Here are some major benefits of the IELTS scholarship for Indian students:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotes Global Education Opportunities:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scholarship opens doors for Indian students aiming to build a successful career abroad by supporting their higher education journey.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourages Strong IELTS Performance:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It motivates students to aim for higher scores in the IELTS exam, with a minimum score of <\/span><b>6.5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often making them eligible for funding.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexible for Postgraduate Aspirants:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The British Council offers flexibility by allowing both current and aspiring postgraduate students to apply for the scholarship.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equal Opportunities for All:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The program ensures that students from economically weaker backgrounds also get fair access to global education opportunities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Support and Security:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scholarship provides substantial financial assistance, helping cover IELTS fees and, in some cases, additional academic or living expenses\u2014removing financial stress from your study abroad plans.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\"><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>IELTS scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a valuable opportunity that helps reduce the financial burden of taking the IELTS exam and pursuing international education.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to support merit and need-based applicants, the <\/span><b>IELTS scholarship for Indian students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> opens doors to top global universities across the UK, Australia, and other countries.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By meeting the required band scores and eligibility criteria, Indian students can take full advantage of these scholarships to turn their study abroad dreams into reality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed reading this blog. In case of any queries, or assistance with your IELTS preparation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or drop a comment below!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liked this blog? Read next: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolprep.com\/blog\/all-about-the-ielts-one-skill-retake-exam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All about the IELTS one skill retake exam\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><b>Question 1. Can I get a scholarship through IELTS in Canada?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Answer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you wish to apply for an IELTS scholarship in Canada, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 to be eligible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Question 2. What IELTS score is required for scholarship?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer. To be eligible for most <\/span><b>IELTS scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, students generally need a minimum <\/span><b>overall band score of 6.5 to 7.5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with no individual section scoring below 6.0. However, top scholarships may require higher scores like 7.5 or 8.0, especially for postgraduate programs or highly competitive funding.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Question 3. What is the scholarship for IELTS from 6 to 9?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Answer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Several scholarships accept IELTS scores ranging from <\/span><b>band 6 to 9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A score of <\/span><b>6.5 or above<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can qualify you for scholarships like the <\/span><b>British Council IELTS Awards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>band 9 score<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> significantly boosts your chances of getting top-tier scholarships like the <\/span><b>Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Question 4. Can I get scholarship through IELTS?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Answer. Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can absolutely get a <\/span><b>scholarship through IELTS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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