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Scholarships for Indian Students in the UK

Government, university and Indian trust scholarships for studying in the UK, and how to combine them with a loan.

7 UK-specific awards
10 Indian & global awards
Median total cost ₹50 lakh
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Which scholarships can Indian students get in the UK?

Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, GREAT Scholarships, Felix Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship and Clarendon Scholarship are specific to the UK. University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides. Indian loan-scholarships such as Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship, J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship and K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad can also be used.

Ask on WhatsAppUpdated October 2026 · Reviewed by the Visa Edu Loans admissions & finance desk

Official sources: Chevening Scholarship — official · Commonwealth Master's Scholarship — official

Funding study in the UK

Country awards: Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, GREAT Scholarships, Felix Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Clarendon Scholarship
Typical budget: ₹25–45 lakh for a 1-year master's
University scholarships: University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides

Scholarships

Scholarships to consider

Scholarships to consider
Scholarship	Covers	Timeline
Chevening Scholarship	Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs	Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship	Tuition, living allowance, flights and other allowances	Nominations open in the autumn through the Indian nominating body
GREAT Scholarships	A tuition-fee award (typically £10,000) at participating universities	Deadlines vary by university, usually in spring
Felix Scholarship	Full tuition and living costs	Deadlines follow each university's admission cycle (often January)
Rhodes Scholarship	Full fees, a stipend and flights	Applications usually open in June and close in July/August
Gates Cambridge Scholarship	Full cost of study, maintenance allowance and flights	Applied for with the Cambridge course application, in autumn
Clarendon Scholarship	Course fees and a living grant	Automatically considered if you apply by the January course deadline
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship	Tuition, living expenses and one-way travel, up to a fixed limit	Applications usually open in early spring
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	A loan scholarship (interest-free) plus a possible travel grant	Applications usually open in January–March
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in February–March
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in January–March
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50% grant and 50% loan of tuition and living costs	Applications usually run January–March
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarship	A partial grant towards tuition and costs	Applications usually open in spring
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships	Tuition, travel, installation costs and a monthly allowance	Deadlines are set by each program, usually October–January
Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and insurance	Applications usually close in January
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship	Varies — usually a substantial grant towards costs	Through your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship	Tuition, a living stipend, travel and insurance	Applications usually open once a year (spring)

Costs

What you're funding in the UK

What you're funding in the UK
University	Total in ₹
Wolverhampton	₹39 lakh – ₹43 lakh
Wrexham	₹39 lakh – ₹43 lakh
Bedfordshire	₹40 lakh – ₹44 lakh
Sunderland	₹40 lakh – ₹44 lakh
UWS	₹40 lakh – ₹44 lakh
USW	₹40 lakh – ₹44 lakh
Staffordshire	₹40 lakh – ₹45 lakh
ARU	₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh

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Some, such as Chevening Scholarship; most awards are partial.

Yes — the loan usually covers the gap, and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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