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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?

24 Sept 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 2 min read
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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.

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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

ScholarshipCoverage2027 to 28 Application Window
CheveningFull tuition, living costs, and return travelCloses 6 October 2026
Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipApproved tuition, airfare, and a monthly stipend of £1,712, or £2,000 for London universitiesOpens 8 September, closes 20 October 2026
UCL Global Master's Scholarship£15,000 toward tuition or living costs for one yearTypically opens around early May
GREAT Scholarships£10,000 or more toward tuition at participating universitiesVaries 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.

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