{"id":64647,"date":"2024-08-20T10:22:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=64647"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:55:14","slug":"scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for Masters in UK 2027-28: Complete Guide for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Government-funded scholarships open to Indian students include Chevening, Commonwealth, GREAT, Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, and Felix.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Chevening is fully funded; GREAT contributes a minimum of \u00a310,000 (Rs. 12.97 lakh) toward tuition.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Most 2027-28 deadlines: August 2026 to June 2027. Rhodes closes 23 July 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Secure a UK university offer before applying; most scholarships need one upfront.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students planning to apply for scholarships for a UK Master&#8217;s for September\/October 2027.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#Top_Government_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK_for_Indian_Students_2027-28\" title=\"Top Government Scholarships for Masters in UK for Indian Students (2027-28)\">Top Government Scholarships for Masters in UK for Indian Students (2027-28)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK_at_a_Glance_2027-28_Cycle\" title=\"Scholarships for Masters in UK at a Glance (2027-28 Cycle)\">Scholarships for Masters in UK at a Glance (2027-28 Cycle)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#University-Specific_Automatic_Scholarships_Worth_Layering_In\" title=\"University-Specific Automatic Scholarships Worth Layering In\">University-Specific Automatic Scholarships Worth Layering In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#Documents_Checklist_While_Applying_to_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\" title=\"Documents Checklist While Applying to Scholarships for Masters in UK\">Documents Checklist While Applying to Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#How_to_Apply_Your_2027-28_Timeline\" title=\"How to Apply: Your 2027-28 Timeline\">How to Apply: Your 2027-28 Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#What_UK_Masters_Scholarships_Are_Right_For_You\" title=\"What UK Masters Scholarships Are Right For You?\">What UK Masters Scholarships Are Right For You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#3_Key_Takeaways_Before_You_Begin_with_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways Before You Begin with Scholarships for Masters in UK\">3 Key Takeaways Before You Begin with Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Masters in UK\">Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Government_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK_for_Indian_Students_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>Top Government Scholarships for Masters in UK for Indian Students (2027-28)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/uk\/universities-colleges-list\/masters-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-year UK Master&#8217;s<\/a> typically costs \u00a310,000-\u00a340,000 in tuition, plus Rs. 11.4-21.6 lakh in <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/uk\/cost-of-living-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living costs<\/a> depending on whether you&#8217;re in London. Government scholarships are the only awards that close this gap in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to track for the 2027-28 intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Chevening Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/chevening-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening<\/a> is the UK government&#8217;s flagship award and the largest scholarship program in the world. Since it began, the program has supported over 3,900 Indian scholars, and around 1,500 go out globally each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Full tuition (capped at \u00a322,000 for MBAs), a monthly stipend of \u00a31,215-\u00a31,516, return economy airfare, visa costs, and arrival\/departure allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Indian citizen; bachelor&#8217;s degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 (60% or CGPA 6.5+); at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience; commitment to return to India for two years afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Chevening is a leadership award, not an academic one. The four essays need demonstrated community impact and professional influence. Your CGPA matters far less than your track record of leading change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2027-28 deadline:<\/strong> Chevening&#8217;s own timeline puts the window at <strong>August 2026 to 6 October 2026<\/strong>. Results land by June 2027, with courses starting in September or October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The 6 October 2026 deadline is absolute; Chevening does not extend it. Students who start their four essays in August typically submit a weaker application than those who begin drafting in May. The essays are leadership-narrative writing, not academic writing; they take longer than most students expect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Commonwealth Masters Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-masters-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commonwealth Masters Scholarship<\/a> is funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/foreign-commonwealth-development-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK&#8217;s FCDO <\/a>and run by the<a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Commonwealth Scholarship Commission<\/a> (CSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Full tuition, a living stipend of up to \u00a31,781\/month, return airfare, and a thesis grant where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Indian citizen and permanent resident; minimum 2:1 bachelor&#8217;s (60% or 50-59% with a relevant PG qualification); demonstrated financial need; study aligned to one of six CSC Development Themes. An MBA is not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Indian applicants apply:<\/strong> Access both the CSC&#8217;s Online Application System (CSC Central) and the Ministry of Education&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/newsite\/erelcontent.aspx?relid=21675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SAKSHAT <\/a>portal simultaneously. You can&#8217;t go through the British Council or apply to the CSC alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2027-28 deadline:<\/strong> Going by the 2026-27 pattern, CSC Central should open around August-September 2026 and shut by mid-October. The MoE&#8217;s SAKSHAT window runs on its own clock, though, and has recently stayed open well past the CSC deadline. Bookmark both: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk and education.gov.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Common mistake:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students land on the British Council website, find no application form, and assume the scholarship&#8217;s closed. It isn&#8217;t; you just need MoE SAKSHAT instead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gates-cambridge-scholarship-process-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GREAT Scholarships India<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A joint initiative of the UK government&#8217;s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> A minimum of \u00a310,000 toward tuition for a one-year taught Master&#8217;s. Worth noting, the scholarship is a partial award, not a fully funded one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Indian passport holder; a conditional or unconditional offer from a participating UK university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scale and status:<\/strong> The last confirmed list, for 2026-27, ran to 12 scholarships across universities, including Anglia Ruskin, Queen&#8217;s University Belfast, Royal College of Art, University of Bristol, University of Dundee, University of Reading, University of Surrey, and UWE Bristol. The British Council usually names the next year&#8217;s list around September-October, so 2027-28 isn&#8217;t public yet. Once it is, university deadlines open around January 2027 and wrap by June; check the British Council&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/study-uk.britishcouncil.org\/scholarships-funding\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/study-uk.britishcouncil.org\/scholarships-funding\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GREAT Scholarships<\/a> from October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <\/strong><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gates-cambridge-scholarship-process-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For postgraduate study at Cambridge specifically. Around 80 scholarships go out yearly worldwide, two-thirds to PhD students, leaving about 25-27 for Master&#8217;s candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Full Cambridge tuition, a maintenance allowance of \u00a322,050\/year at the current confirmed rate (pro-rated for shorter courses), one economy return flight, and visa costs including the Immigration Health Surcharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> An outstanding academic record; citizenship of any country outside the UK; you apply in the same round as your Cambridge course application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2027-28 deadline:<\/strong> The portal usually opens in September, and international (non-US) applicants have historically faced a December-January cutoff. Confirm the actual date on gatescambridge.org once applications open, since third-party sites for this one tend to run stale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/rhodes-scholarship-for-india-eligibility-application-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhodes Scholarship<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s oldest international scholarship, funding postgraduate study at Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Full Oxford tuition, an annual stipend of \u00a320,400 (2025-26 rate) for living, visa fees, and economy flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Indian citizen who has studied in India for at least four of the last ten years; aged 18-23 on 1 October of the application year (or under 27 for a first degree completed after); first class strongly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Live deadline, act now:<\/strong> Five scholarships are available for India this cycle, per the Rhodes Trust&#8217;s own India page, and the window for October 2027 Oxford entry closes 23 July 2026. No late submissions will be accepted. If you miss it, the next cycle will be in June 2027, with an entry date targeted for October 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Being selected as a Rhodes Scholar doesn&#8217;t by itself get you into Oxford. The scholarship and the Oxford course application run as separate processes, and both have to succeed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Felix Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fully funded award exclusively for Indian citizens, tenable at Oxford, Reading, and SOAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> 100% of tuition, plus a living grant that varies by university (around \u00a319,000 at Oxford; \u00a317,894 at Reading), and a return flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Indian citizen; first-class bachelor&#8217;s from an Indian university; no prior degree from outside India; demonstrated financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2027-28 deadline:<\/strong> Oxford&#8217;s Felix deadline for 2027 entry lands in December 2026 or January 2027, tied to your course&#8217;s own deadline. SOAS and Reading should follow around January-March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Government of India scheme, comparable in value to Chevening, run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Tuition, a maintenance allowance of \u00a39,900\/year for UK study, a \u00a31,100 contingency allowance, visa fees, airfare, and medical insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> SC, Denotified\/Nomadic Tribe, Landless Agricultural Labourer, or Traditional Artisan category; family income below Rs. 8 lakh\/year; 60%+ marks; age below 35; unconditional offer from a QS Top 500 university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> The 2026-27 round wrapped up on 2 June 2026. Dates for 2027-28 haven&#8217;t surfaced yet, so keep checking nosmsje.gov.in from late 2026; this window shifts from year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nosmsje.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, National Overseas Scholarship Scheme<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re wondering<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-it-possible-to-get-a-scholarship-for-studying-abroad-and-how-does-the-scholarship-process-work-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-it-possible-to-get-a-scholarship-for-studying-abroad-and-how-does-the-scholarship-process-work-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how the scholarship process actually works in the UK<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>, you can find the answer here too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK_at_a_Glance_2027-28_Cycle\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for Masters in UK at a Glance (2027-28 Cycle)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What it covers?<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Amount (INR approx.)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Deadline for 2027-28<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Tuition + stipend + airfare + visa<\/td><td>Rs. 46-56 lakh total<\/td><td>6 Oct 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commonwealth Master&#8217;s<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Tuition + stipend + airfare<\/td><td>Rs. 41-53 lakh total<\/td><td>Mid-Oct 2026 (CSC); SAKSHAT varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/study-uk.britishcouncil.org\/scholarships-funding\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GREAT Scholarships<\/a><\/td><td>Partial<\/td><td>Tuition contribution<\/td><td>Rs. 12.97 lakh+<\/td><td>List confirmed Sep-Oct 2026; applications close by Jun 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatescambridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gates Cambridge<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Tuition + maintenance + airfare<\/td><td>Rs. 28.6 lakh+\/yr<\/td><td>Dec 2026-Jan 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/scholarships\/applications\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhodes<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Tuition + stipend + visa + flights<\/td><td>Rs. 75 lakh+ total<\/td><td><strong>23 Jul 2026 (open now)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/graduate\/fees-and-funding\/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search\/felix-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Felix<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Tuition + living + return flight<\/td><td>Rs. 50-62 lakh total<\/td><td>Dec 2026-Mar 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nosmsje.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NOS<\/a><\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>Full coverage<\/td><td>Full coverage<\/td><td>Not yet announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>1 GBP = Rs. 129.65 (as of 17 July 2026). Exchange rates fluctuate regularly; always verify from the official sources before making any transaction.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University-Specific_Automatic_Scholarships_Worth_Layering_In\"><\/span><strong>University-Specific Automatic Scholarships Worth Layering In<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several UK universities award India-specific scholarships automatically once your offer is confirmed, no separate application needed. Still shortlisting? This guide to<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/colleges-and-top-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/colleges-and-top-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top universities in the UK for Masters<\/a> is a good starting filter. Confirm each university&#8217;s current-year terms before applying; amounts get revised annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scholarship value<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Application type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/international\/country\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newcastle University<\/a><\/td><td>100% tuition<\/td><td>Application-based<\/td><td>Strong leadership\/academic profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/study\/scholarships-funding\/india-postgraduate-chancellors-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Birmingham<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a310,000 (Rs. 12.97 lakh)<\/td><td>Application-based<\/td><td>Firm-choice applicants, strong SOP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/scholarships-and-bursaries\/india-scholarship-postgraduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lancaster University<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a310,000 (Rs. 12.97 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>1st or 2:1 average, any taught Master&#8217;s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stir.ac.uk\/scholarships\/general\/postgraduate\/postgraduate-india-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Stirling<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a37,000 (Rs. 9.08 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Self-funded, living in India at application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/registryservices.ed.ac.uk\/student-funding\/postgraduate\/international\/region\/asia\/india-merit-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Edinburgh<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a35,000 (Rs. 6.48 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Academically gifted PGT, on-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpool.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/scholarships-and-bursaries\/masters\/liverpool-achievement-scholarship-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Liverpool<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a35,000 (Rs. 6.48 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>2:1 or equivalent, new PGT students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussex.ac.uk\/study\/fees-funding\/masters-scholarships\/view\/1873-Sussex-India-Scholarship-Masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sussex<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a35,000 (Rs. 6.48 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Overseas fee status, any Master&#8217;s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hull.ac.uk\/study\/international-students\/your-country\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Hull<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a35,000 (Rs. 6.48 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>PGT students, South Asia fee waiver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalholloway.ac.uk\/studying-here\/fees-and-funding\/scholarships\/royal-holloway-india-masters-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Holloway<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a36,000 (Rs. 7.78 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Self-funded, currently living in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/study\/fees-funding\/postgraduate\/scholarships\/india-excellence-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Southampton<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a34,000 (Rs. 5.19 lakh)<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Indian residents, any Master&#8217;s course<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>1 GBP = Rs. 129.65 (as of 17 July 2026). Exchange rates fluctuate regularly; always verify from the official sources before making any transaction.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> These automatic awards are the most underused funding route for Indian Master&#8217;s students, and GREAT can typically be layered on top; check each university&#8217;s terms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Checklist_While_Applying_to_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\"><\/span><strong>Documents Checklist While Applying to Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a><\/td><td>Official, attested copies of 10th, 12th, and bachelor&#8217;s mark sheets, in the exact name as your passport; most scholarships want consolidated marksheets, not semester-wise ones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree certificate<\/td><td>Original or provisional certificate; apostille or attestation if the scholarship or visa process specifically asks for it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/statement-of-purpose-format-and-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Purpose (SOP)<\/a><\/td><td>500-1,000 words, written fresh for each scholarship since committees compare notes; lead with impact and vision, not coursework<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of Recommendation<\/a><\/td><td>2-3 referees who can speak to your leadership and real-world impact, not just grades; give them at least 3-4 weeks&#8217; notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/html-sitemap\/toefl-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> scores<\/td><td>IELTS 6.5+ overall (7.0+ for some MBAs) is the common threshold; book your test at least 3 months before your earliest deadline to allow for a retake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CV\/Resume<\/td><td>1-2 pages, leading with leadership roles, community impact, and professional achievements ahead of academic coursework<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valid passport<\/td><td>At least 18 months&#8217; validity from your intended travel date; renew early if it&#8217;s close to expiring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK university offer letter<\/td><td>A conditional or unconditional offer, required before you can apply for GREAT, Saltire, and most university-specific awards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial documents<\/td><td>Bank statements and income proof, mainly for needs-based awards like Commonwealth and NOS; check the specific format each scholarship asks for<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_Your_2027-28_Timeline\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply: Your 2027-28 Timeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Period<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Now<\/td><td>Rhodes (October 2027 entry) closes 23 July 2026, with no late window.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Now\u2013Aug 2026<\/td><td>Shortlist scholarships; begin IELTS prep; draft Chevening essays.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Now-Aug 2026<\/td><td>Apply to three UK universities and draft SOPs; most awards need an offer first.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-uk-universities-samples-templates-format-for-masters-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-uk-universities-samples-templates-format-for-masters-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP guide<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug-Oct 2026<\/td><td>Chevening and the Commonwealth&#8217;s CSC central open and close in this window. GREAT&#8217;s 2027-28 list is also confirmed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2026-Jan 2027<\/td><td>Gates Cambridge opens with a December-January deadline. Felix&#8217;s Oxford deadline usually falls here too.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Through mid-2027<\/td><td>MoE&#8217;s SAKSHAT stays open on its schedule. GREAT deadlines run January-June. Watch for NOS updates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2027 onward<\/td><td>Submit unconditional offers if selected. Start your <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-uk-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK student visa<\/a> and pre-departure planning.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_UK_Masters_Scholarships_Are_Right_For_You\"><\/span><strong>What UK Masters Scholarships Are Right For You?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Recent Graduate<\/strong> (70%+ degree, limited experience): GREAT, plus an automatic university award once the 2027-28 list is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Working Professional<\/strong> (2+ years&#8217; experience, leadership record): Chevening first, then Commonwealth as backup. Apply to universities before October 2026 and start essays in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Financially Constrained Achiever<\/strong> (strong academics, family income below Rs. 8 lakh\/year): Watch for the NOS 2027-28 announcement, and run Felix and Commonwealth in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying to Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Applying before securing a UK university offer, required for GREAT, Rhodes, and most others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assuming last year&#8217;s GREAT, Gates Cambridge, or NOS dates will repeat exactly: GREAT&#8217;s university list and Gates Cambridge&#8217;s exact deadline are confirmed fresh each cycle, and NOS has shifted its window by months in recent years, so a date copied from a 2026 blog post can be wrong for 2027-28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_Before_You_Begin_with_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways Before You Begin with Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Almost every UK government scholarship in the UK for Indian students now runs on the 2027-28 calendar<\/strong>, deadlines clustering between August 2026 and mid-2027. Rhodes is the exception; its live deadline is this month, 23 July 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Match your profile to the right scholarship.<\/strong> Chevening suits leadership-track professionals, Commonwealth suits financially constrained students, and GREAT suits anyone with a UK offer already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer, don&#8217;t wait.<\/strong> A government scholarship plus a university-specific award plus GREAT, applied for in parallel, separates funded students from those still waiting a year later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s UK counseling team, drawing on hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Chevening, Commonwealth, Rhodes, Felix, and university-specific UK scholarship applications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about which scholarship fits your profile or where you stand for the 2027-28 cycle? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor <\/a><\/u><\/em><em>and get a personalized funding plan before the deadlines above arrive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Scholarships_for_Masters_in_UK\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Masters in UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289093661\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are there scholarships for masters in UK for 2027-28?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, quite a few. Chevening and Commonwealth are both fully funded and open around August-September 2026. GREAT covers a minimum of \u00a310,000 once its 2027-28 list is confirmed, and Rhodes and Felix remain fully funded routes through Oxford and its partners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289102324\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I still apply for a 2026 scholarship, or has everything moved to 2027-28?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most scholarships for masters in UK for the 2026-27 cycles have closed. The only exception is Rhodes, whose window for October 2027 entry to Oxford closes on 23 July 2026. Everything else here is now the 2027-28 cycle.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289103491\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does Chevening cover for 2027-28?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The scholarship covers full tuition (MBA capped at \u00a322,000), a monthly stipend of \u00a31,215-\u00a31,516 depending on location, return economy airfare, visa costs, and arrival\/departure allowances. Total value works out to roughly Rs. 46-56 lakh, and the window closes 6 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289104629\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do Indian students apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Through two portals at once: the CSC&#8217;s Online Application System and the MoE&#8217;s SAKSHAT portal. Miss either one and you&#8217;re disqualified. Both typically open around August-September 2026, but SAKSHAT has stayed open months longer in recent cycles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289113392\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is work experience mandatory for all UK government scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not across the board. Chevening requires 2,800 hours post-graduation; GREAT, Felix, Rhodes, and Gates Cambridge don&#8217;t, though academic and leadership records still count for a lot.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289114646\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I apply for more than one scholarship at the same time?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, most successful applicants do. Chevening and Commonwealth generally can&#8217;t be held together, but GREAT paired with an automatic university scholarship usually works; check individual terms before assuming any two can be combined.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289115990\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I miss the Rhodes deadline this month?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The 23 July 2026 cutoff is final. The next India cycle should open around June 2027, targeting October 2028 entry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289117098\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do OCI or PIO cardholders qualify for India-specific scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Generally no. Rhodes explicitly requires Indian citizenship and an Indian passport for its India constituency, and OCI or PIO holders don&#8217;t meet this requirement. Chevening, Commonwealth, and most university awards work the same way, so check each scholarship&#8217;s citizenship clause before assuming eligibility.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289118674\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What IELTS score do I need for these scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most UK universities ask for an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, though individual scholarships don&#8217;t set a separate IELTS requirement of their own. Check the specific course&#8217;s entry requirements, since some programs, like MBAs, ask for 7.0 or higher.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784289120332\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What if I don&#8217;t get any scholarship for 2027-28, or should I start preparing now?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Start now, regardless. Get your shortlist together, book IELTS, and get applications in before the August-October 2026 cluster. If a scholarship doesn&#8217;t come through, GREAT stacked with an education loan can still make a UK Master&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Government-funded scholarships open to Indian students include Chevening, Commonwealth, GREAT, Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, and Felix. Chevening is fully funded; GREAT contributes a minimum of \u00a310,000 (Rs. 12.97 lakh) toward tuition. Most 2027-28 deadlines: August 2026 to June 2027. Rhodes closes 23 July 2026. Secure a UK university offer before applying; most scholarships [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":79610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9],"tags":[331,379,382,363],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64647"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64647"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80952,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64647\/revisions\/80952"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}