What other UK scholarships should Indian life sciences or sustainability students consider alongside Chevening?

The Felix Scholarship is a strong alternative to consider alongside Chevening. It is less competitive than Chevening, covers the entire tuition fee, and provides a monthly stipend, roughly €1,200 in value, though the exact amount should be confirmed directly with the scheme. Felix covers specific universities including Oxford, SOAS, and the University of Reading, and is specifically designed for students from India, making it a targeted option for Indian candidates. The Commonwealth Scholarship is another major fully funded route for master's programs at UK universities, with specific eligibility requirements and a competitive essay process.

• The GREAT Scholarship, administered through the British Council, provides a partial tuition reduction of £10,000 at participating UK universities and is awarded across a wider range of nationalities and programs than Chevening or Felix, it is more accessible but less comprehensive in coverage.
• Many UK universities also have merit-based partial scholarships that are awarded automatically at the point of admission for candidates with strong academic records; these are worth researching for each specific university on the shortlist.
• The practical approach is to apply for all eligible scholarships simultaneously rather than waiting for one outcome before beginning the next application.