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ScholarshipsSeptember 22, 2026•6 min read

Top Scholarships for Indian Students Studying in the UK & Europe (2026 – 2027)

A curated guide to fully-funded and partial merit scholarships: Chevening, Commonwealth, GREAT Scholarships, DAAD, and university-specific tuition waivers.

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Government & Prestigious Flagship Scholarships

Studying in the UK or Europe doesn't have to drain your life savings. Several international bodies and national governments provide significant grant awards to deserving Indian candidates.

Chevening Scholarship (UK): 100% tuition coverage, monthly stipend, return flights, and visa fees for one-year Master’s courses.
Commonwealth Scholarship: Full support for students from developing Commonwealth nations.
GREAT Scholarships (UK): £10,000 tuition fee discount funded by the British Council and participating UK universities.
DAAD Scholarship (Germany): Monthly allowance of €934 + travel subsidies for postgraduate and research programs.

University Automatic Merit Bursaries

Even if you miss government scholarship cutoffs, almost every prominent university offers automatic Early Bird and Academic Merit waivers ranging from £2,000 to £7,000 simply based on your undergraduate CGPA.

Expert Note:Tip: Having an 8.0+ CGPA or 75%+ marks automatically unlocks £3,000 to £5,000 merit discounts at over 30 top UK universities. Our team helps match you with high-bursary universities.
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