Commonwealth Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study in the UK (Indian Citizens)

Short Title: Commonwealth UK

Administered by: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission • Ministry of Education (India) & FCDO (UK)

Financial Support: Full Tuition Fee + Airfare + Monthly Stipend (£1,347 to £1,652 per month)

Academic Level: Postgraduate

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

Funded by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to support talented individuals who have the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor's Degree with minimum 60% marks in relevant subject
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Science & Tech, Health Systems, Global Prosperity, Crisis Resilience, Governance
Eligible Degree Courses	One-year Master's degree or 3-year PhD at UK Universities
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

Full Tuition Fee + Airfare + Monthly Stipend (£1,347 to £1,652 per month)

Approved airfare to and from the UK + full approved tuition fees + living allowance (stipend) + warm clothing allowance + study travel grant.

Tuition Fee Support:
100% full tuition fees covered directly by Commonwealth Commission.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate