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Studying in the United Kingdom (UK) can be expensive, with average annual tuition fees for undergraduate Bachelor's programs ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately â‚ą10-20 lakhs). When combined with high living costs, this financial burden can be significant for international students. To alleviate these expenses, many UK universities offer scholarships, some of which are specifically available to Indian students.
University of Manchester Scholarships
The University of Manchester, ranked 6th in the UK and 38th worldwide, offers several scholarships for international students, including those from India.
1. Global Futures Scholarships
- Undergraduate Scholarships: Over 100 merit-based scholarships, each worth up to £24,000 (£8,000 per year over three years), are available to international students from select countries, including India. Applicants must be fee-paying and domiciled in India, holding a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the university. The application deadline is April 10, 2025, with results announced by April 30, 2025.
- Postgraduate Scholarships: The university offers 230 merit-based scholarships, each valued at £8,000, for South Asian students. These scholarships are awarded as a discount on overseas tuition fees. Applicants will be considered based on academic merit and the quality of their scholarship application. The application form becomes available once an offer (conditional or unconditional) is received.
2. GREAT Scholarship 2025
- Scholarship Amount: £10,000
- Eligibility: Open to Indian students enrolling in the 2025–2026 academic year. The application deadline is April 24, 2025, with results announced by May 30, 2025.
3. Humanities Postgraduate Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: £10,000
- Eligibility: One year of funding only. Applicants must be domiciled in India and paying international tuition fees.
4. Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: £5,000 based on the program's tuition fees.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be domiciled in India, hold an offer to study on an eligible program, meet specified academic entry criteria, and be self-funded (not sponsored).
5. Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute Taught Masters Scholarships
- Scholarship Amount: £14,000 for select programs
- Eligibility: Applicants may be of any nationality. Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2025 entry are ineligible to apply.
University of Leeds Scholarships
The University of Leeds, one of the UK's largest higher education institutions, also offers scholarships for international students, including those from India.
International Excellence Scholarship for Indian Students
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Number of Awards: 500 scholarships, each worth either 10%, 25%, or 50% of the tuition fee.
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Eligibility: Applicants must be considered as foreign students for fee purposes, have completed an application for a master's program eligible for entrance in 2025–2026, and exhibit outstanding academic and professional abilities. A strong academic record with a bachelor's degree of at least a 2:1 (honours) or equivalent is required. The application deadline is May 16, 2025, 5 PM UK time, with results announced by June 13, 2025.
These scholarships provide valuable financial assistance to Indian students aspiring to study in the UK. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines for each scholarship to ensure they meet the requirements.
