Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Full Tuition ScholarshipGovernmentLiving Expense / Stipend FundingMerit and Need-BasedTravel / Relocation Funding

India is eligible for 2027/28. Needs a first degree at 2:1 standard or equivalent and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be nominated by a national nominating agency or approved NGO; no direct applications.

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Scholarship overview

Funding: Full funding
Funding amount: Full tuition fees, return airfare, stipend of GBP 1,712 per month (GBP 2,000 per month in London)
Deadline: 20 Oct 2026
Level: Postgraduate
Country: UK
University: Any eligible university
Research area: Open to all fields
Minimum grade: Upper second class (2:1) honours, or a 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification
Language requirement: No IELTS test required by the CSC
How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Verification: Verified by EduPath against the official page

Financial-need requirements

Basis: Merit and need-based
The provider's definition of need: Unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Published income threshold: The provider does not publish one
Financial documents: Verification Required
Financial-aid form: Verification Required
International students: Open to citizens of, or those granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country (including India) who are permanently resident there and could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

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