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Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Funded by the UK government for students from Commonwealth countries whose study will contribute to development at home. Indian candidates are nominated by the Ministry of Education before the CSC makes its own selection.
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At a glance

  • Offered by: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
  • Worth: Tuition, airfare, a monthly stipend and allied allowances for a one-year taught master's
  • Levels: Postgraduate
  • Deadline: Ministry of Education nomination usually runs around September–October; CSC application closes in mid-October

Who can apply

  • Indian citizen permanently resident in India
  • First degree of at least upper second-class standard, or an equivalent Indian score (60% is the usual floor)
  • Unable to afford UK study without the award
  • Course must link to one of the CSC development themes; MBA programmes are excluded

How to apply

  • Watch the Ministry of Education's scholarships portal for the nomination notice
  • Apply for nomination through the Indian portal, choosing up to three eligible UK courses
  • If nominated, complete the CSC online application within its own deadline
  • Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before final selection by the CSC

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