December 16, 2024

Source: IDP Education

Top UK Scholarships for Indian Students

Dec 16, 2024

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The United Kingdom is one of the top destinations for Indian students due to its world-class education with 4 out of the top 10 universities from the UK in QS World University Rankings 2025. Take a look at the various scholarships for Indian students

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Offered by the British Council and the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign, these scholarships provide £10,000 towards tuition for 1 year postgraduate programmes, with a focus on Science, Technology, Justice and Law. Over 200 scholarships are available for the 2025-26 academic year

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GREAT Scholarships

The Commonwealth scholarships cover tuition, living, and travel expenses for postgraduate students from Commonwealth countries. Around 700 students receive these scholarships each year

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Commonwealth Scholarships

These scholarships offer both short-term and long-term grants to Indian professionals, artists, and students in fields like arts, music and more. Living expenses and course fees are covered by the long-term grant. Meanwhile, the short-term grant offers £1,500 to cover the expenses for a brief visit to the UK

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Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

These scholarships are offered to Indian women pursuing master's degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Tuition, stipends, travel costs, visa fees, health insurance, and English language support are covered under this scheme

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British Council Women in STEM Scholarship

Chevening scholarships are fully funded master's degree scholarships offered under the International scholarship programme by the UK government. These scholarships cover tuition fee, living costs, and networking opportunities

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Chevening Scholarships

Several UK universities, including Cranfield University, University of York, Queen Mary University, and University of Sheffield, also offer various scholarships for postgraduate programs in disciplines like environment, business, and STEM

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Institution-Specific Scholarships

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