Do UK scholarships for Indian students cover my costs, and which ones?
A UK scholarship typically reduces your tuition fee, either in part or in full, and some awards add other support. Depending on the award, this can include a monthly living stipend, application and English exam fees, visa fee, return airfare and the IHS payment.
Most UK scholarships mainly reduce your tuition fee, but some also help with living and travel costs. What you receive depends on the specific award and on your academic record and background.
Costs a Scholarship May Cover
| Cost | May be covered? |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Part or whole, depending on the award |
| Monthly living stipend, including accommodation | Yes, in some awards |
| Application fee | Yes, in some awards |
| English exam fee | Yes, in some awards |
| Visa fee | Yes, in some awards |
| Return airfare | Yes, in some awards |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | Yes, in some awards |
Other Benefits
Some awards also include extras such as attending workshops and seminars, travelling for scholarship events and meeting past scholarship holders at no cost. Many of these programs are run through the British Council and related organisations.
My Advice
Read each award's terms line by line and list what it pays for and what it leaves out. Then plan for the gap yourself, because a tuition-only award can still leave a large bill for living costs. Apply early and to more than one award.
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