Which scholarships are available to a BE graduate applying to UK?

Scholarship strategy for a BE graduate is really a work-experience question in disguise, since the two biggest fully funded routes split along exactly that line rather than by engineering branch or target university.

Why Commonwealth Master's Leads for a Fresh BE Graduate

• Eligibility: India is an eligible country, and the scholarship is aimed particularly at candidates who could not otherwise afford UK study.
• Coverage: fully funds full-time taught Master's study at participating UK universities.
• Academic bar: generally requires the equivalent of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, and fits well with engineering-related master's in energy, infrastructure, or technology.

Compare the Four Main Scholarship Routes

Do Not Skip University-Specific Scholarships

Many UK universities run their own international excellence, academic merit, and India-specific scholarships alongside these major government-funded routes, and these can sometimes be easier to secure than Chevening or Commonwealth awards. For a BE graduate, I would apply to every relevant university scholarship alongside a Commonwealth or Chevening application rather than relying on a single government-funded route.

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UK Government Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, and GREAT Scholarships from the British Council

My Advice

Do not rely on a single scholarship application as your funding plan. I would apply to Commonwealth Master's or Commonwealth Shared as your primary fully funded route, add GREAT Scholarships and university-specific awards for backup, and only prioritise Chevening once you genuinely have 2 years of eligible work experience behind you, since it is the most competitive of the group.