Scholarships for Indian Students to Study in UK

Funding: Up to £18,000 for tuition, accommodation, travel, and visa. Eligibility: English proficiency, bachelor’s degree, and 2 years’ work experience. Application: Apply to 3 programs and secure at least 1 acceptance.

British Chevening Scholarships

Program: Joint master’s degrees at Erasmus Mundus-affiliated colleges. Scholarship: Award amount varies by study level, duration, and nationality.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Scholarship

Purpose: For English teachers pursuing ELT master’s at Warwick Covers: Tuition, living, travel, and study expenses Eligibility: Degree in English/Education + 3 years teaching experience

A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

Eligibility: Indian and developing country students under 30 Purpose: For master’s degrees with strong academics Requirements: Indian citizenship and intent to return home Applicable Universities: Oxford, Reading, and SOAS

Felix Scholarships

– Fully funded for a two-year degree at Oxford Eligibility: Bachelor's degree, aged 19–25 – Must have studied in India for 4+ years

Rhodes Scholarship

Covers: Tuition, airfare, and allowances Eligibility: Master's and Ph.D. students Application: Apply via Commonwealth Scholarship website Universities: Available for top UK universities

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

– 10 awards available – Covers tuition, housing, and partial airfare – For Indian citizens aged 25–38 with a graduate degree or equivalent

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

– Fully funded for studies at the University of Cambridge – Covers fields like economics, science, and social sciences – Open to candidates under 35 – Requires strong English skills

Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships

– Up to $100,000 (USD) for Master's, M.Phil, or Doctorate programs – Applications via the Inlaks Foundation online portal

Inlaks Scholarships

– University of Westminster  – Edinburgh Doctoral College – Gates Cambridge  – Bristol University International Office  – Coventry Academic Performance 

University-Specific Scholarships