Scholarships for Indian students

UK Government (FCDO) · government

Open to Indian nationals for a one-year master's degree in the UK. Needs at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the undergraduate degree, over at least two years.

Covers: tuition, living costs, travel · 2027-2028 cycle open until 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK · government

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.

Covers: tuition, living costs, travel · 2027/28 cycle closes 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026. Nominating agencies may set earlier dates.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation · merit

Indian passport holders living in India with a bachelor's degree from an Indian university and an admission offer. Age and minimum-grade rules apply, and some subjects (including business, computer science, engineering and medicine) are excluded. Also covers study in the USA and Europe.

Covers: tuition, living costs, travel · The 2026 window is closed; the next cycle date is not yet published.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026

Rhodes Trust · merit

Five places for India, for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Check the official India candidate information for citizenship, age and degree rules.

Covers: tuition, living costs, travel · The 2027 India cycle closed on 23 July 2026. The next cycle date is not yet published.

Official page · verified 15/9/2026