Scholarships
Fellowships in the United Kingdom for Indian Students
Application Abroad lists 3 scholarships for Fellowship study in the United Kingdom that Indian students can check: scholarships naming their country as eligible and scholarships open to international students generally.
3 scholarships
- ClosedStipendCommonwealth Academic FellowshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKCitizens (or refugees, or British Protected Persons) of eligible Commonwealth countries other than the UK, permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth countryCovers: Travel · Visa · Living costsApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedStipendCommonwealth Professional FellowshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKCitizens (or refugees, or British Protected Persons) of eligible Commonwealth countries other than the UK, permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth countryCovers: Travel · Visa · Living costsApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedResearch FundingNewton International FellowshipsThe Royal SocietyOpen to most international studentsCovers: Living costs · Research · TravelApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
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Types of scholarships to study in the United Kingdom
What they fund
Who offers them
How scholarships work
Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom are not one scheme: each provider sets its own rules, and applying for a scholarship is often separate from applying to a university. These are the application routes used by the scholarships on this page:
- Scholarship application first (3 scholarships): You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.
Scholarships are competitive and awards are limited. Many programmes run once a year, so a closed scholarship may open again in the next cycle: its page shows when it last ran.
Eligibility
- Nationality or residence: 2 scholarships listed here name India among their eligible countries; 1 scholarship are open to international students generally. Some also require you to live in the country when you apply.
- Education level and subject: a scholarship covers particular levels (for example master's only) and sometimes particular subjects or courses.
- Academic record: many ask for a minimum degree classification or grades, stated on each scholarship page where the provider publishes it.
- Work experience: required by 1 scholarship on this page.
- English: 1 scholarship sets its own English requirement; for the others, your university's admission requirement applies.
- Financial and other conditions: some are need-based, some require self-funding for the rest of your costs, and some ask you to return home after your studies.
This page lists scholarships Indian students can check, not scholarships every applicant qualifies for. Always read the official eligibility rules before you apply.
Application guidance
Documents commonly requested
- Passport — asked for by 2 scholarships
- Recommendation letters / references — asked for by 2 scholarships
How you apply
- Government / provider online portal (3 scholarships)
- Multiple-stage application (1 scholarship)
Official website and verification
Apply only through the official website linked on each scholarship page. 3 of 3 scholarships listed here were checked against the official source in the last 180 days; each page shows its last verified date. Deadlines and rules can change, so confirm them before you apply.
Planning your studies? See Study in the United Kingdom and universities in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
None of the scholarships currently listed here for the United Kingdom has published coverage that includes both full tuition and a living allowance. Check each programme's coverage, and look for partial funding or tuition waivers.
Can Indian students get scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
Yes, there are scholarships students from India can apply for: 2 listed here name India as eligible, and 1 more are open to international students generally. Being eligible does not guarantee an award; selection is competitive.
Can I apply for a scholarship before university admission?
It depends on the scholarship. Some need an offer from an eligible university first, some are applied for separately (sometimes before you have applied to a university), and some are awarded automatically through the university application. Each scholarship page says which applies, where the official source states it. Among the scholarships on this page: Scholarship application first: 3.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Usually you can apply to several, but some scholarships cannot be held together with other funding. Check the conditions on each scholarship page and on the official website.
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