Scholarships in the UK for Indian Students

2.1 National Overseas Scholarships

This particular National Overseas Scholarship is for those students who belong to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers and Traditional Artisans category in India. With this scholarship, they can pursue Masters and PhD abroad including in the UK. Note: candidate cannot cross the age bar of 35 and income of 8 lacs per annum.

2.2 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

This EMJMD study abroad scholarship is available to Indian students as well as anyone from around the world. You must have a relevant undergrad degree. You must first be accepted into one of the courses and then selected for a abroad scholarship to qualify for this financial aid. The amount will be determined by the length of the program as well as your home country. The scholarship will cover your tuition, insurance, library or laboratory fees, and any other costs associated with your chosen Master's program.

2.3 Inlaks Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships have been granted an award of USD 100,000 to Indian students to study at top-rated American, UK, and European institutions. They can apply for a full-time Masters, MPhil, or Doctoral program. The grant amount will cover programme tuition as well as scholars’ living expenses, healthcare, and one-way airfare.

2.4 GREAT Education Scholarships

The GREAT Education Scholarship is only open to Indian residents who have already been accepted to one of the selected UK universities. Additionally, they must have demonstrated leadership potential. The British Council gives this scholarship to Indian students who want to study in the UK and is awarded to students enrolled full-time in undergraduate and graduate programs.

2.5 Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is only open to Indian residents who have already been accepted to one of Scotland's top universities. Subsequently, they must demonstrate their ability to pay for the remaining tuition and living expenses in Scotland. This award is awarded by the Scottish Government in conjunction with Scottish universities in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, health and medical sciences, and clean and renewable energy.

2.6 The JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

One of the frequently sought-after scholarships for Indian students is this one. Candidates must be Indian citizens and hold a graduate degree from a recognized Indian university to apply. Candidates for this program must have been accepted into a prestigious international postgraduate program and be in their final year of education. Students with strong academic records and other achievements are eligible for this scholarship. Students pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies receive this one-time loan scholarship.

2.7 Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships

The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship is a Cambridge University initiative for Indian students who want to study at St. John's College, Cambridge, for a doctoral degree. The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship was established in 2009 and is named in his honor. The primary objective of this scholarship is to provide exceptional meritorious Indian students with the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies at St. John's College, Cambridge, with a focus on social sciences, economics, and technology. This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate the potential to become future leaders in their fields.

2.8 Felix Scholarships

This scholarship program aims to stimulate scholars by exposing them to academic study, cultures, and experiences that would contribute to the culture and welfare of their home communities. It also aims to provide underprivileged Indian students with abroad financial assistance. One return flight from India or their home country to the UK, as well as a grant for living expenses (roughly £16,164), will be provided to the selected candidates. The applicant must hold Indian citizenship and normally reside in India. It is required that applicants not have previously taken a course at the same level as the one they are applying for. The applicant must be unable to accept Oxford without financial support. A first-class undergraduate or master's degree from an Indian university is required, as is the IELTS score: 7.5, with a minimum score of 7.0 for each section.

If you are sure where you want to study and aimed at a particular university, you may try out the following options:

3.1 Gates Cambridge Scholarships

A total of 80 full-fee scholarships from Gates Cambridge will be awarded to exceptional candidates from outside the United Kingdom who wish to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any field offered by the University of Cambridge. PhD students will receive approximately two-thirds of these grants, with approximately 25 grants available in the US round and 55 grants available worldwide.

3.2 Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship

Scholarships for PhD students who begin their studies at the University of Edinburgh in the 2021-2022 academic year will be available. Through an exciting scholarship program, the University of Edinburgh wants to provide not only unrivaled research facilities and excellent supervision but also development opportunities that will support our research students as they move beyond their PhD. The University of Edinburgh has been working for some time to include equality, diversity, and inclusion in its programs and to increase the number of students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds who can participate. The University of Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships for 2021–22 has been established to attract the brightest PhD students by providing the opportunity and assisting those in need financially.

3.3 Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship

Scholarships from the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) are available for undergraduate, graduate, and research courses in any field of study offered by the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is a scholarship with a partial cost that is given to Indian students who want to study abroad and helps them academically as well as financially. This scholarship is awarded based on the candidate's outstanding academic performance.

3.4 Hornby Scholarship 2024

The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust scholarships are especially available for English language teachers who are outside the UK and want to study for a master’s at the ELT University of Warwick. You can apply for the English language teaching scholarship if you want to be a part of prestigious organizations in the UK and the Hornby Scholarship will cover all of the cost of accommodations and your living expenses in the United Kingdom while you pursue your dream to be a language student in a foreign country. You can apply for this scholarship and be a part of the organization so that you can continue your education without having to worry about financial expenses.

3.5 Nottingham Trent University Scholarship

This NTU scholarship is awarded to international students including Indian students. This will be offered to students enrolled into full-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses in NTU. These scholarships can cover 25% to 50% of your tuition fees. There are variations in these scholarships like the NTU International Scholarships and the NTU International Merit Scholarships.