GBUniversity awardNext cycle
Imperial College London - India Future Leaders Scholarship 2026/27
Imperial College London
£10,000 towards tuition fees; 10 awards for 2026/27.
Merit-basedFor Indian studentsPartial scholarshipAutomatic
Foreign government·UKClosed
Chevening Scholarship 2027-28
UK Government (FCDO)
Benefits
Fully funded: tuition for a one-year Master's, monthly stipend, return economy airfare, arrival/departure allowances, visa application cost
Fully funded
Eligibility
Indian citizens; undergraduate degree completed at least 2 years before the deadline; at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the degree; 3 eligible UK Master's course choices; commit to return to India for at least 2 years; unconditional offer needed by 8 Jul 2027 (per Chevening timeline as reported)
Deadline
Date to be confirmed
India round closed 6 Oct 2026. The 2028-29 round is expected to open in early August 2027.
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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