{"id":844,"date":"2025-04-08T09:40:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T09:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/?p=844"},"modified":"2025-05-21T04:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T04:14:49","slug":"scholarships-for-masters-in-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for Master\u2019s in the UK: Eligibility and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning on pursuing a Master\u2019s program in the UK and looking for funding options?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Then scholarships may be your answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United Kingdom has many prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge with reputed post-graduate programs that are inviting to international students. But a premium UK education comes at a high cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make education affordable and accessible for everyone, the UK Government, many universities, and private organizations offer scholarships at the post-graduate level to talented, meritorious students worldwide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These scholarships cover the tuition fees, accommodation, daily allowance, and travel costs for the duration of the course.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we have listed the best scholarships for master\u2019s in the UK for Indian students, their eligibility criteria, and how to apply for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-865\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-29.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-29.png 1500w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-29-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-29-1024x273.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Top Scholarships for Master\u2019s in the UK for Indian Students<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of the top fully-funded and partly-funded scholarships Indian students can apply to for a Master\u2019s degree in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. GREAT Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/study-uk.britishcouncil.org\/scholarships-funding\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GREAT Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is part of a collaboration between UK universities, the GREAT Britain Campaign, and the British Council, open to students from 18 countries (including India). This scholarship offers a minimum of \u00a310,000 to cover your master\u2019s tuition fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be a citizen of the select 18 countries which includes India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of your course is a minimum of one year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have a valid undergraduate degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Chevening Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reputed and extremely competitive scholarship, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chevening Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fully-funded scholarship offered by the UK government for one-year master\u2019s programs in any field. It covers the entire tuition fees for the program, student\u2019s living expenses in the UK, and travel expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants who possess great leadership qualities and a strong academic performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have received an unconditional offer from an eligible UK university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries, which includes India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must hold a UK equivalent undergraduate degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have at least two years of work experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Commonwealth Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/about-us\/scholarships-and-fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonwealth scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is open to students from low-income Commonwealth countries who wish to pursue a master\u2019s program in the UK. These scholarships are fully funded and include your tuition fees, living allowance, and travel expenses to and from the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be a citizen or a permanent resident of a Commonwealth country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid undergraduate degree and a minimum of 60% marks are required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants that demonstrate a financial need- showcasing that you cannot study in the UK without monetary support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleswallaceindiatrust.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CWIT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular Scholarship that offers financial aid to early or mid-career professionals from India who want to study a short-term (usually 10 months) post-graduate course or research in arts, humanities, or heritage conservation in the UK. These scholarships cover fees, living costs in the UK, and international travel costs (\u00a3700).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be an Indian citizen aged between 28-38 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have not received a CWIT grant in the last 5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a relevant degree, diploma, or qualification in your specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. The Rhodes Scholarship India<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodes Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most prestigious scholarships available to international students. It is a fully-funded scholarship open to exceptional students globally who wish to pursue a master\u2019s degree at Oxford University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scholarship includes the full tuition fees at Oxford along with an annual living stipend of \u00a319,800 (for the year 2024-25). It also includes airfare for travel to and from Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be an Indian citizen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are aged between 18-23 or are under the age of 27.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants have undergone 4 of the last 10 years of formal education in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants have completed a first-class honours degree or equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Gates Cambridge Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatescambridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gates Cambridge Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, another in-demand scholarship, is funded by the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation and supports outstanding and talented students worldwide who want to study at Cambridge University. This scholarship covers the full tuition fees at Cambridge and living expenses of \u00a321,000 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a citizen of any country outside the UK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are applying to a full-time or part-time PhD, full-time MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants that possess academic excellence and leadership qualities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Planning to study abroad? Explore student life, admission requirements, and top universities in top study abroad destinations to make the best choice for your future.<\/em><br \/>\n<!--<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Add-a-subheading-4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1352\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Add-a-subheading-4-1.png 1352w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Add-a-subheading-4-1-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Add-a-subheading-4-1-1024x484.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1352px) 100vw, 1352px\" \/>--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"table_html\" style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 272px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 201px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 207px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 286px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 272px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 201px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-newzealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 207px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 286px; height: auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Applybuds-1_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Apply for a Scholarship for Master\u2019s in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarships are a secure way to fund your international studies. However, UK scholarships have a tough selection process and are highly competitive. Here\u2019s how you can plan ahead and apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most scholarship applications open a year in advance, giving you time to research your top options alongside preparing your university application. You can check the official websites to learn the eligibility criteria and shortlist the ones you can apply to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your application will have a section for a personal statement. Write an authentic, compelling SOP that puts forth your calibre and achievements, and shows the selection committee why you make the best candidate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather all the necessary documents. The documents you will need for most applications are:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic transcripts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendation letters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English proficiency scores<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance letter from a university<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOP \/ Personal statement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of residency<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of income<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you complete your application and documentation, submit it before the deadlines. Scholarship deadlines are strict, and late applications are rarely considered. So, keep track of all the dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-30.png 1500w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-30-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lilacbuds-Blog-Infographic-30-1024x273.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarships can make your international education worthwhile. With the number of scholarships for master\u2019s in the UK for Indian students, exemplary applicants can study at the best UK universities without any, or minimal cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need guidance with scholarships for Master\u2019s in the UK? Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/\"><b>ApplyBuds<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a smart, data-driven platform that helps you find the perfect program and guides you through the application process. You could speak with the counselling team of ApplyBuds to know your chances for these scholarships and also enroll with them if you need help in applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Charge of Your Future Now. <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/contact-us\">Contact us<\/a> to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning on pursuing a Master\u2019s program in the UK and looking for funding options? Then scholarships may be your answer. The United Kingdom has many prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge with reputed post-graduate programs that are inviting to international students. But a premium UK education comes at a high cost. To <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Scholarships for Master\u2019s in the UK: Eligibility and How to Apply<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":846,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-masters","category-scholarship"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/graduation-concept-with-portrait-happy-girl.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Karan Sharma","author_link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/author\/applybuds\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=844"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":906,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/844\/revisions\/906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}