The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission invites applications from Indian students seeking to pursue a full-time Master's degree at a UK university under the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2026.

Scholarship Benefits:
Full tuition fees
Return airfare to the UK
Monthly stipend of up to £1,781 for living and accommodation expenses

Eligibility Criteria:
Must be an Indian citizen and permanent resident of India
Must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a Master's degree with at least 50% marks by September 2026
Must be financially disadvantaged, with an annual family income not exceeding ₹4.5 lakh
Must have secured an offer of admission from an eligible UK university by November 30, 2025
Generally not applicable for MBA programs or second postgraduate degrees

Priority Areas of Study:
Science and Technology for Development
Improving Health Systems and Practices
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strengthening Global Peace, Security, and Governance
Strengthening Resilience and Crisis Management
Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity

Application Procedure:
Applications must be submitted online through both:
Ministry of Education Sakshat Portal https://proposal-sakshat.samarth.edu.in/ &
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Official Website https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/

Important Dates:
Application Start Date: September 2, 2025
Sakshat Portal Deadline: November 30, 2025
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Deadline: October 14, 2025

For More Information:https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships