Scholarship

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (Arts and Heritage)

Offered by Charles Wallace India Trust

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's
  • Partially Funded

Next cycle not yet announced Next application cycle has not been announced

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Last verified: September 27, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Charles Wallace India Trust
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Funding
Partially Funded, Living Allowance, Travel Grant
Amount
GBP 700 one-off (Contribution towards international travel; accommodation and living costs are also paid)
Eligible students
Students from India
Deadline
Next application cycle has not been announced
Duration
Usually 10 months (a one-year taught MA)
Application method
Separate scholarship application; Multiple-stage application

Overview

Each year the Charles Wallace India Trust offers two long-term awards for Indian artists and heritage professionals to take a one-year postgraduate course (usually a 10-month taught MA) at a UK university. The application process is managed by the British Council.

Who Can Apply

Indian citizens living in India, aged 28 to 38, with a first degree, diploma or professional qualification in their specialisation, who have not had a CWIT grant in the last five years.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Students from India
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master's
  • Work experience preferred
  • University admission needed

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Indian citizens living in India

  • India

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Living costs

  • Living allowance (covered)

Accommodation

  • Accommodation allowance (covered)

Travel

  • Travel grant (covered)

Visa

  • Visa fee (not covered)

Funding Details

Amount: GBP 700 one-off (Contribution towards international travel; accommodation and living costs are also paid)

The grant covers accommodation and living costs in the UK and a GBP 700 contribution towards international travel. It does not cover travel within India, UK visa costs or the cost of an IELTS certificate; scholars arrange their own travel and medical insurance. Tuition fees are not listed as covered.

Eligibility Requirements

English language requirements

An IELTS certificate (essential for unconditional acceptance on most UK courses).

This requirement comes from university admission, not the scholarship itself.

Work experience

Preferred

Significant working experience is preferred.

Subject / field

Arts (visual arts, performance, film, photography and more) and heritage conservation, including engineering for heritage buildings. Nature conservation is not supported.

Age

Aged between 28 and 38.

Application Deadline

Status
Next cycle not yet announced Next application cycle has not been announced
Deadline type
Fixed deadline
Next cycle
Not yet announced

Interview results are usually announced before the end of May.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Required Documents

  • Statement of purpose
  • University admission offer
  • English language test result
  • Portfolio

A statement of purpose (up to 2,000 words), an IELTS certificate, evidence of unconditional acceptance on your course, and a portfolio link where appropriate.

The official application lists the exact documents for each cycle.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants take part in an online interview with a panel of Indian experts chaired by CWIT.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: Usually 10 months (a one-year taught MA)

Last verified: September 27, 2026

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