Scholarships & funding Questions

For 2026-27, the minimum stipend set by UKRI is GBP 21,805 per year. Some universities provide higher amounts. A fully funded PhD typically pays tuition and often a living stipend, but coverage varies by scheme, so check what each award includes on the official funding page.

Choose your application route, check eligibility, gather documents, submit online, track deadlines, prepare for any interview, then accept the offer and apply for your student visa. Government, university and foundation scholarships use different portals, and timelines are tentative, so verify dates officially.

Indian students can look at the Cambridge International Scholarship, the Cambridge Trust Scholarship for postgraduates, the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Cambridge Scholarship for Indian PhD applicants and the Prathiba M Singh Cambridge Scholarship for Indian LLM applicants. Coverage differs, so check the official page.

The criteria typically include choosing a career in your focus area, long-term commitment to sustainable and measurable change, alignment of your course and career goals with the focus areas, leadership attributes and future potential, and a proven academic track record. Check the official Rotary page for the latest rules.

Committees look beyond basic eligibility, so aim for a high GPA and strong academic record, a compelling Statement of Purpose, strong letters of recommendation, visible extracurricular achievements, and an early application that follows every instruction. Check each scholarship's official page for its own criteria and deadlines.

The award varies because each Dutch university runs its own scheme. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a 100% tuition fee waiver for Master's students, while others give fixed amounts towards tuition and one gives a monthly living allowance. Check each university's official page for the latest award details.

You typically need an updated resume or CV, two letters of recommendation from people such as professors, colleagues or work supervisors, an official undergraduate transcript, and confirmation of enrolment or acceptance in your postgraduate program. Authored papers are optional. Check the official scholarship page for the latest list.

You typically need the scholarship application form, your undergraduate degree certificate, a copy of your passport or visa, letters of reference, academic transcripts, a CV or resume, a personal statement and English proficiency certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL. Confirm the exact list with the university.