Can you help me find and apply for scholarships at UK universities, like the UCL Global Masters Scholarship or Commonwealth Master's Scholarships, that cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes, options include the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, covering full tuition, airfare, and a stipend, Chevening, also fully funded, and the UCL Global Master's Scholarship, worth £15,000 toward one year's costs, with 2027/28 applications opening between September and October 2026 for Indian students.
Yes, several scholarships can substantially cover a UK master's, ranging from partial tuition awards to fully funded packages covering tuition, living costs, and travel. For 2027 to 28 entry, most of these open their applications between September and October 2026, so timing your applications matters as much as choosing the right scholarship.
Key UK Scholarships for Indian Students
| Scholarship | Coverage | 2027 to 28 Application Window |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening | Full tuition, living costs, and return travel | Closes 6 October 2026 |
| Commonwealth Master's Scholarship | Approved tuition, airfare, and a monthly stipend of £1,712, or £2,000 for London universities | Opens 8 September, closes 20 October 2026 |
| UCL Global Master's Scholarship | £15,000 toward tuition or living costs for one year | Typically opens around early May |
| GREAT Scholarships | £10,000 or more toward tuition at participating universities | Varies by university |
How to Apply for Each One
- Shortlist your course first: Pick 3 to 5 UK master's programs, since most scholarships are tied to specific universities or courses.
- Check eligibility separately: Chevening generally expects relevant work experience, while Commonwealth and university awards weigh academics more heavily.
- Prepare documents early: Transcripts, references, a strong personal statement, and financial details are needed across nearly every application.
- Apply to more than one: These awards are not mutually exclusive, so a Chevening application does not stop you from also applying for GREAT or UCL funding.
My Advice
Start your Chevening and Commonwealth applications first, since they close earliest and require the most preparation, then layer in university-specific scholarships like GREAT or UCL Global Master's once your course offers are in hand. I would treat a fully funded scholarship as your primary goal and a partial award like GREAT as a real but secondary fallback, since combining a partial scholarship with family funding is still a workable path if you miss the fully funded ones.
Which UK scholarships can you actually get?
Matched to your CGPA, course and budget. Find out in 30 seconds.
More Scholarships & funding questions
- Is it possible to get a fully funded scholarship if he scores seven or above (seventy percent) in the third year in Germany?
- Do I need to score well in GRE, GMAT, or IELTS to get good scholarships in top business schools for a MBA?
- When does the Korean Government Scholarship open applications for undergraduate students from India?
- What kind of questions might be asked during scholarship evaluations?
- Are you helping with educational loans or bank loans for studying abroad in UK/Ireland for a Master's?
- Is the scholarship available for the next intake in USA for a Master's?
- Which entrance exam should an average scoring 12th grade student prepare for to study abroad without family funding?
- What percentage of scholarship can I possibly get for my profile in USA?
More UK questions
- Is a loan sanction letter from the government regulated Indian Bank accepted for a UK student visa application?
- By when should my HEP point be completed, should it be this month to avoid delay in UK?
- Is January 2027 intake possible for masters in business analytics in UK/UAE?
- Is it possible to study computer science with specialization in artificial intelligence in UK/New Zealand for a Master's?
- Can I study in the UK without IELTS, and which universities accept other English tests?
- How do US universities evaluate Indian LLM applicants differently from UK or European law schools?
- What is the fee range for a one-year MBA course compared to a two-year course in UK?
- Can I call my husband on a dependent visa after I go on a student visa for my masters abroad in UK/Ireland?
