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Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK Government

Scholarship Value

Fully Funded (UK Study)

Full Tuition

Deadline

October 2025

Awards/Year

~30 for India per year

Min. Marks

60%

Income Limit

No Income Limit

About This Scholarship

Commonwealth Scholarships for Indian students are administered by INYAS (Indian National Young Academy of Science) and funded by the UK government. Available for Masters (1 year) and PhD (3 years) programs at UK universities. These scholarships support academic development and strengthen ties between Commonwealth nations.

Est. Year

1959

Application Mode

Online

Award Type

Full Tuition

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen permanently residing in India
First class Bachelor's degree (for Masters)
Master's degree for PhD applications
Application must address development needs of India
Under 35 years of age (Masters), no age limit for PhD
Must return to India after scholarship completion

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Min. Marks: 60%
Income: No Income Limit
Level: PG, PhD
Stream: Any Stream

What You'll Get

Full tuition fee coverage at UK universities
Monthly stipend in British Pounds (£1,000+/month)
Return flights from India to UK
UK student visa cost covered
Thesis allowance and study travel grants
Warm welcome service and study support

Documents Required

1
All academic transcripts
2
Statement of Purpose
3
Three academic/professional references
4
Research proposal (PhD applicants)
5
IELTS/TOEFL scores
6
Evidence of UK university application/acceptance
7
Passport

Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.

Selection Process

Applications submitted to Association of Indian Universities. AUI nominates candidates to Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Final selection by CSC panel. Very competitive.

Renewal Criteria

Annual satisfactory progress reports. Good standing at UK university. Participation in CSC events.

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~30 for India per year scholarships available

Deadline October 2025
ModeOnline
ValueFully Funded (UK Study)
Est.1959
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Eligible For

Education Level

PGPhD

Streams

Any Stream

Tags

#International#UK#Commonwealth#Fully-Funded#Study Abroad

Contact & Help

cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk | aiu.ac.in/scholarships

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