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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship for Indian Students
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship funds master's in the UK. Here's who can apply, what it covers and how Indian students build a strong application.
- Master's in the UK
- Tuition
- Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body
- Application review
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Who can apply for the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship?
Indian citizens nominated through India's national nominating agency, focused on development-related subjects. It covers tuition, living allowance, flights and other allowances. Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body.
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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship at a glance
- Provider
- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK
- Level
- Master's in the UK
- Covers
- Tuition, living allowance, flights and other allowances
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens nominated through India's national nominating agency, focused on development-related subjects
- Timeline
- Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body
How to apply
Application steps
- 01
Check eligibility
Indian citizens nominated through India's national nominating agency, focused on development-related subjects
- 02
Secure or apply for admission
Most scholarships in the UK need an admission or application in progress.
- 03
Prepare essays and references
Show how your study links to development impact in India.
- 04
Submit before the deadline
Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body
Tips
Making your application stronger
Be specific
Show concrete achievements with numbers.
Link to impact
Explain how the study benefits your career and community in India.
Have a funding plan B
Line up an education loan in parallel in case the award is partial.
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Tuition, living allowance, flights and other allowances
Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body. Check the official page for this year's dates.
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