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Imperial College London - India Future Leaders Scholarship 2026/27
Imperial College London
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Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (via Ministry of Education)
Benefits
Most awards fully funded: tuition, airfare to/from the UK, living allowance
Fully funded
Eligibility
Citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country (India qualifies); undergraduate honours degree of at least 2:1 (PhD: also a relevant Master's); unable to afford UK study without the scholarship; apply via a National Nominating Agency (India: Ministry of Education), a UK university (Shared Scholarships) or an NGO, depending on the award
Deadline
Date to be confirmed
2026-27 applications CLOSED; British Council says deadlines are usually in December - check the CSC page for 2027-28 dates
How to apply: Separate application
Documents
Essays this award asks for:
Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.
Official sources
Last verified: 13 Oct 2026
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