{"id":86037,"date":"2025-04-22T09:35:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-info\/uk-study-info-scholarships\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:43:36","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_info","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-info\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"UK University Scholarships for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With over 100,000 Indian students flying to the UK each year, it is globally recognised for its education system and diverse culture. Despite these qualities making it an attractive study option for many, living and studying in the UK can be costly, but UK scholarships offer crucial support for Indian students who face financial hurdles when planning their studies in the UK. There are many types of scholarships, but many are generally provided by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">UK universities<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The UK government<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">UK institutions or private entities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below, we\u2019ve provided you with a comprehensive list of scholarships aimed at both Indian and international students (which Indians are eligible for) under each category outlined above. We\u2019ve also given you a list of key universities at which Indian students can apply for full or partial scholarships. Let\u2019s begin by taking a look at the different types of UK scholarships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">Get expert advice<\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Types of UK Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When searching for a UK scholarship, you\u2019ll likely run across three types of funders: UK universities, the UK government, or other private entities. Each of these types of funders offers scholarships with different eligibility criteria which provide opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>UK university-specific scholarships <\/strong>\u2013 Several universities in the UK offer scholarship opportunities to Indian students from different fields of study and backgrounds. Universities often fund these scholarships and may require applicants to meet certain criteria, such as academic excellence, financial need, or specific demographic factors.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>UK government-funded scholarships <\/strong>\u2013 One of the major reasons why thousands of Indian students aim to study in the UK is the UK government-funded scholarships. These scholarships provide support for students who may have difficulty meeting university fees to pursue their dreams and are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Private or institution-specific scholarships to study in the UK<\/strong> \u2013 Private scholarships in the UK refers to financial aid provided by non-governmental entities, such as corporations, foundations, and individuals, to support the education of students pursuing various academic programmes. Some institutions also partner with the UK government for this purpose and these scholarships are typically awarded based on academic merit, financial need, or a combination of both.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now that you have an idea of the types of scholarships there are, you can also take a look at our comprehensive lists for each type of scholarship in the next few sections. You\u2019ll be able to easily identify the basic requirements for each so you can determine which scholarship meets your needs the best.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>UK Uuniversity-specific Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>UK universities offer support for students with high academic ability and potential, with some universities even having specific awards for international students. While Indian students can apply for these general international student scholarships as long as they meet the criteria, it can be more effective to start by looking at scholarships that are designated for Indian students only. Here\u2019s a look at some prominent university-specific scholarships that are specifically for Indian students:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 496px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%;\"><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 95px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 95px;\">Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD) scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 95px;\">The OICSD offers a range of scholarships for Indian students who wish to follow Master\u2019s and DPhil programmes at the University of Oxford. While most of the scholarships given by the centre are fully funded such as the Oxford Indira Gandhi Scholarship, a few such as the HSA Advocates Scholarship are only partially funded. The scholarships provided by the OICSD have a subject-specific component as the centre provides support for Indian students working on sustainable development challenges in India.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 47px;\">The Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 47px;\">This is one of the most prestigious scholarships sought after by international students who wish to pursue a postgraduate programme in any subject at Cambridge University. Eighty fully-funded positions are available, and candidates are selected after a competitive application and interview round.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 47px;\">The Rhodes Scholarships for India<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 47px;\">The Rhodes Scholarship \u2013 a fully funded opportunity for five Indian postgraduate students to study at Oxford University \u2013 is one of the oldest scholarships in the world. It\u2019s competitive and requires high academic merit from its candidates; usually a First Class Honours from their first degree.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 71px;\">Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship to St. John\u2019s College, the University of Cambridge<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 71px;\">The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship allows outstanding doctoral students from India to study at St. John\u2019s College, University of Cambridge. This is a fully-funded offer that covers both tuition and living costs. This is a subject-specific scholarship for students of science, technology, economics, and social sciences only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 47px;\">King\u2019s College, London Vice-Chancellor Scholarship awards for Indian postgraduate students<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 47px;\">This award scheme offers up to 30 scholarships for Indian postgraduate students to assist with their tuition fee payment. With up to \u00a310,000 in funding for each student, the programme aims to target the brightest minds in India.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 30%; height: 71px;\">University of Birmingham India Outstanding Achievement Scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%; height: 71px;\">This \u00a34,000-value award is for Indian students applying for an undergraduate programme at the University of Birmingham. This is a subject-specific award limited to the arts and law, engineering and physical sciences, life and environmental sciences, nursing and physiotherapy, pharmacy, and social sciences subject areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The above table highlights university-specific scholarships that are only for Indian students, but if you want to expand your search, check out the next table where we\u2019ve listed <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\">UK universities<\/a> that offer full scholarships for international students that Indian students can also apply for.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fully funded UK university scholarships for international students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fully funded university scholarships offer students with high potential an opportunity to fulfil their dreams in the UK without worrying too much about the finances involved as they usually cover both tuition fees and living expenses. We\u2019ve listed out a few here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"rowidth\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Fully funded university scholarships for international students<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/bristol\/\">University of Bristol<\/a> Think Big international scholarships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/london-school-of-economics\/\">The London School of Economics and Political Science<\/a> Carsten Stoehr Scholarship in Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/nottingham\/\">The London University of Nottingham<\/a> Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/warwick\/\">University of Warwick<\/a> Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/birmingham\/\">University of Birmingham<\/a> Dean\u2019s Responsible Business Scholarships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>UK universities also offer partially funded scholarships, which we\u2019ve shown in the next section.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Partially funded UK university scholarships for international students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Partially funded scholarships offer a range of benefits for Indian students \u2013 while some may only cover a portion of your tuition fees, others will look after your living expenses or health insurance coverage. Here\u2019s a list of universities offering partially funded scholarships for international students.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 138px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"rowidth\" style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\"><strong>Partially funded university scholarships for international students<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/westminster\/\">University of Westminster<\/a> International Postgraduate Part Fee Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/queen-mary\/\">Queen Mary, University of London<\/a> Global Talent Scholarship \u2013 Undergraduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/anglia-ruskin\/\">Anglia Ruskin University<\/a> MBA Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/sussex\/\">University of Sussex<\/a> Chancellor\u2019s International Scholarships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; height: 23px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/glasgow\/\">University of Glasgow<\/a> International Leadership Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>UK Government-funded Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s now look at the scholarships that are offered by the UK government for international students. As these scholarships usually provide a range of additional benefits such as health insurance coverage and airfare, they\u2019re an attractive option for many Indian students.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 118px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Commonwealth scholarships<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\" align=\"center\">Since India is part of the Commonwealth, Indian students are eligible to apply for most Commonwealth scholarships, including the Commonwealth Master\u2019s Scholarship and Commonwealth Professional Fellowship. They are awarded to postgraduate students based on both financial need and merit for the 2026\/27 cycle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 71px;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Chevening Scholarship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px;\" align=\"center\">Chevening is the UK government\u2019s international awards scheme for global leaders. It offers fully-funded Master\u2019s scholarships to qualifying Indian students. Chevening aims to cover all associated costs of study in the UK for Indian students, including tuition fees, living expenses, and return airfare.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Private or Institution-specific Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Private institutions like the British Council, trusts, and non-governmental entities also offer aid to Indian students looking to study in the UK. Some of these programmes are jointly funded with the UK government and are largely awarded based on financial need and academic performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">This is a prestigious programme aimed at women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. It offers fully-funded awards for high-achieving female students to bridge the gender gap in research.<\/p>\n<p>This is a subject-specific scholarship for female students studying STEM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">GREAT Scholarships India<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The GREAT Scholarships programme is jointly funded by the UK government\u2019s GREAT Britain campaign and the British Council to offer postgraduate Indian students a scholarship to study in the UK. Indian students stand the chance of receiving a minimum of \u00a310,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate programme at one of the selected partner universities.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these universities limit the funding to subject-specific criteria, for example, Bristol University and Queen\u2019s University Belfast only provide the GREAT Scholarship to justice and law students.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The CWIT offers fully-funded, long-term awards each year for Indian artists and heritage professionals wishing to follow a one-year Master\u2019s programme in the UK. The CWIT particularly supports students with significant work experience.<\/p>\n<p>This is a subject-specific award for visual arts, performance, film, photography, design, curating, and art history.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Academy Asia Fellowship<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs offers ten fellowships each year to early and mid-career leaders interested in world affairs. Fellows get the chance to spend six months in London as part of the programme.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Education Grants by TATA Trust<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">This is a loan scholarship programme for high-achieving Indian students. Multiple grants under the programme target different students, either based on their financial needs or their academic and professional qualifications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Felix Scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Six Indian graduates are offered a chance each year to study at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading, or the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) each year under the Felix Scholarship Trust.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Inlaks Scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The Inlaks Foundation provides scholarships, grants, and bursaries to Indians who want to develop their skills abroad. It offers up to $100,000 towards any particular programme.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Royal Society \u2013 Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation International Exchanges Award<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">This grant is for scientists from India wishing to pursue their studies in the UK. Up to \u00a312,000 is provided by the foundation for a two-year research project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">The Global Study Awards<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Up to nine awards are granted under this scheme for students who wish to benefit from intercultural exchange by studying abroad. Each award offers up to \u00a310,000 towards tuition fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarships<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The GET scholarship is offered to selected Indian students annually to support them in a Master\u2019s programme in the UK. Although it was initially conceptualised for only Goans, the scholarship has now been opened up to all Indian students applying for any Master\u2019s programme at any UK university.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Undergraduate Scholarships to the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Undergraduate scholarships in the UK are often aimed at offering initial support for international students coming to the UK for the first time. As such, they\u2019re a good source of funding to cover a part of your tuition fees or living expenses while you get settled in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to academic merit, universities also look for excellence in other areas \u2013 especially sports and extracurricular activities such as art and music, so don\u2019t forget to include your additional achievements when filling out your applications for the 2026\/27 cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate scholarships are usually offered by the universities themselves. Here are a few key ones to keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Sheffield\u2019s International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>University of Aberdeen\u2019s undergraduate scholarship<\/li>\n<li>University of Birmingham India Outstanding Achievement Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>University of Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Queen Mary, University of London Global Talent Scholarship \u2013 Undergraduate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Master\u2019s Scholarships to the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Master\u2019s scholarships to the UK offer funding for either taught Master\u2019s programmes or for research programmes. While both types of programmes are usually one-year long, taught Master\u2019s programmes are assessed through coursework and assessments while research Master\u2019s courses are assessed through independent research done by the student. Unlike undergraduate scholarships, Master\u2019s scholarships usually offer fully funded support to international students \u2013 most awards even fund airfare, health insurance, and visa costs.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on applying for a Master\u2019s scholarship for 2026 entry, the most important factors to keep in mind are your academic score and your work experience. Typically, scholarships are offered based on both academic merit and outstanding professional experiences but the emphasis placed on either differs depending on the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Master\u2019s scholarship applications also place a heavy emphasis on your letters of recommendation, as they\u2019re a great way of assessing a student\u2019s drive and attitude in academic and professional settings.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few popular Master\u2019s scholarships that are popular with Indian students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commonwealth scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Chevening Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Scotland Saltire Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Rhodes Scholarship for India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Scholarships for UK MBA Programmes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuing an MBA in the UK opens up many opportunities for developing your professional skills, networking, and getting first-hand experience working in industries you want to build a career in. That\u2019s why thousands of Indian students enroll in MBA programmes across the UK annually.<\/p>\n<p>To fund these opportunities, the UK provides many scholarship opportunities for international students who want to pursue an MBA. MBA scholarship applicants are usually judged based on academic merit, practical experience, and recommendation letters.<\/p>\n<p>Consider these scholarships to fund your MBA programme in the UK:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anglia Ruskin University MBA Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Brunel Business School MBA Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Chevening Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Commonwealth Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>GREAT Scholarships India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/\">View MBA Scholarships for Indian Students<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><strong>PhD Scholarships to the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuing a PhD programme with a scholarship or grant usually means that you\u2019re required to contribute with your research capabilities in exchange for funding that would cover your tuition fees and living expenses. Most PhD funds also allocate a specific amount for research costs that you would incur when finalising your own thesis as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a scholarship to aid in your PhD studies in the UK, take a look at these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Royal Society \u2013 Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation International Exchanges Award<\/li>\n<li>Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Commonwealth scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Inlaks Scholarships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>UK Scholarship Eligibility for Indian Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Scholarship eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific scholarship programme. Standard requirements include solid academic records and demonstrating financial need or merit while some scholarships may also have additional eligibility criteria, such as being from a specific region or studying a particular subject.<\/p>\n<p>Many scholarships also require supporting documents such as letters of recommendation and <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/study-info\/personal-statement\/\">personal statements<\/a>. It&#8217;s important to carefully review the eligibility requirements for each scholarship before you apply so that you stand a good chance of getting it.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Indian students who apply for scholarships designed to specifically assist those from India may have to prove additional circumstances, such as residing in the country or having completed high school or an undergraduate degree in India. We\u2019ve covered more about the application process for UK scholarships next.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Application process for UK scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While each programme differs, there are some common factors to consider when applying for UK scholarships, be it for an undergraduate or postgraduate one. Here\u2019s what you have to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Eligibility criteria<\/strong> \u2013 Check whether you meet the eligibility requirements such as nationality or field of study before you start your application process.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Required documents<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ll typically need academic transcripts of your previous study, letters of recommendation from your referees, a solid personal statement, and your English proficiency scores to apply for a scholarship.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Application deadlines <\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s essential that you meet the deadline when applying for UK scholarships as your application won\u2019t be accepted after the deadline. Remember, deadlines depend on which intake you\u2019re applying for in the 2026\/27 academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Intakes for UK Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing about intake cycles ahead of time will help you prepare early for both your university and scholarship applications. Although applications for scholarships usually open at the same time as those for universities, scholarship deadlines usually close well ahead of the closing date for university applications, so make sure you check with your programme before starting your scholarship application.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you start your scholarship applications a year ahead of your desired intake date. We\u2019ve outlined the key intake dates for the 2026\/27 cycle below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table reference\" style=\"width: 50%; margin: auto; height: 92px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"rowidth\" style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: center !important; height: 23px;\"><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center !important; height: 23px;\"><strong>Applications open<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center !important; height: 23px;\"><strong>Applications close<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">September 2026 intake<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">October 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">January 2027 intake<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">September 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">May 2027 intake<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">October 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\" align=\"center\">November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Explore Your Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>UK scholarships for Indian students are a great way to obtain additional financial support to work toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/course-search\/\">course<\/a> in the UK. The UK government, many UK universities, and private institutions provide funding opportunities for high-achieving Indian students to study in the UK. Navigating these scholarship application processes can seem challenging at first, but determining which ones you&#8217;re eligible for and being sure of your timeline is a great way to start.<\/p>\n<p>StudyIn can help international students interested in UK studies secure scholarships, bursaries and funding by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Informing you of university courses that offer scholarships<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Providing you with up-to-date information on a wide range of scholarships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to learn more about scholarships at UK universities and how to pick a scholarship that suits your goals, arrange your <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">free consultation<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/india\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">Register for free counselling<\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Can Indians get a scholarship in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Indian students can apply for a range of scholarships either designed specifically for them such as the Dr. Manmohan Singh award or for other UK scholarships for international students for the 2026\/27 entry.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How can I get a 100% scholarship in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Common eligibility criteria include a good academic track record, great letters of recommendation, and committed work experience. Typically, the UK government offers fully-funded awards for deserving students via schemes like Chevening or Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who is eligible for scholarships in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Scholarship eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific scholarship programme. Standard requirements include solid academic records (typically 60-70%+ in Indian boards\/degrees) and demonstrating financial need or merit.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which scholarship is easy to get in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All scholarships are competitive, but figuring out which ones best fit your achievements will help your chances. Start by looking at awards given for specific subjects (like STEM for women) and those exclusively for Indian students.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What GPA is required for UK scholarships?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The UK usually checks the GPA\/percentage for postgraduate programmes. Most merit-based scholarships require a first-class degree (approx. 60-75% in the Indian system). For undergraduate applications, high Class 12 scores are essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK government, UK universities, and various private entities offer generous funding for Indian students to study in the UK. 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