UK Scholarships & funding Questions

The Chevening success rate for Indian students is estimated at around 8% to 10%. Only about 100 to 110 awards go to thousands of Indian applicants, so it is highly competitive. It is mainly funded by the UK government and needs work experience and a commitment to return to India.

The Chevening Scholarship typically covers tuition fees, flight fare and living expenses, and it is described as fully funded. It is meant for a one-year master's in the UK. Part-time, distance learning and PhD courses are not eligible, so check the course rules before applying.

The Rhodes Scholarship stipend for 2026-27 was 21,060 pounds per annum, or 1,755 pounds per month. It also covers Oxford course fees, the application fee, the student visa fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge and two economy-class flights for the start and end of your studies.

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.

The GREAT Scholarships offer a minimum of £10,000 toward tuition fees for Indian postgraduate students at participating UK universities, and MBA is one of the eligible subjects. There are 12 such postgraduate awards, and the funding applies to the 2026-27 year, so confirm current details on the official page.

Fulbright typically covers complete tuition, economy airfare, cost of living, health insurance and J-1 visa assistance in the USA. Rhodes covers complete Oxford tuition, an annual living stipend, fees such as the visa and health surcharge, economy flights and a settling-in allowance for master's students.

Chevening results typically start coming out gradually from mid June of the year of your interview. Shortlisting and interview invitations take around 4 to 5 months, and interviews run for about 1 to 2 months before results are declared, depending on when your interview was held.

With a CGPA above 6.5 or 7, you may qualify for merit scholarships, but amounts vary by country and university. Some UK universities offer GBP 5,000 to 7,000 fee discounts. Germany's DAAD and Erasmus Mundus are competitive with programme-specific criteria, and US and Singapore awards vary.