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Scholarships for Indian Students in UK — 2026

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Top Scholarships for Indian Students — UK 2026

Explore fully funded, merit-based, and university-specific scholarships available for Indian students planning to study in the UK.

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# Scholarship Name Amount Level Provider Deadline Selection Basis
01
Chevening Scholarship
 Full Funding Master's UK Government Aug–Nov Merit + Leadership
02
Commonwealth Scholarship
 Full Funding Master's / PhD UK Government Oct–Dec Merit + Need
03
GREAT Scholarship
 £10,000+ Master's British Council + Universities Varies Academic Merit
04
Felix Scholarship
 Full Funding Master's / PhD Felix Trust January Merit + Need
05
Saltire Scholarship
 £8,000 Master's Scottish Government May–June Merit
06
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship
 Up to USD 100,000 Master's Inlaks Foundation March–April Academic Excellence
07
British Council Women in STEM
 Full Funding Master's British Council March Women in STEM
08
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarship
 Tuition + Living Support Master's / Research CWIT January Professional Achievement
09
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
 Up to ₹20 Lakhs Master's NSF March Merit
10
Oxford-Weidenfeld & Hoffmann Scholarship
 Full Funding Master's University of Oxford January Leadership + Merit
11
Cambridge Trust Scholarship
 Partial to Full Funding UG / PG / PhD University of Cambridge Varies Academic Merit
12
King's India Scholarship
 Up to £10,000 Master's King's College London May Academic Excellence

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Frequently Asked Questions

The top scholarships include Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships, GREAT Scholarships, Felix Scholarships, Inlaks Scholarships, and university-specific awards from Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, and Edinburgh.

Yes. The Chevening Scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return economy airfare to the UK, and additional grants, making it one of the few truly fully funded scholarships for Indian students.

Absolutely. Most students use both. Scholarships reduce the loan amount needed, and an education loan for the UK covers what the scholarship doesn't, including living expenses and travel costs.

The GREAT Scholarship offers a minimum of £10,000 to Indian postgraduate students at 30+ UK universities. Applications are made through the British Council India, and eligibility is tied to specific universities and subject areas.

Yes. Most major UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, Manchester, and King's College London, offer dedicated scholarships or discounts for international students from India. Check each university's financial aid and scholarships page.

Yes. Several banks and NBFCs now offer collateral-free education loans of up to ₹75 lakhs for students admitted to top UK universities. EduLend can help you compare lenders and apply.