MSc Engineering Scholarships in UK 2026 — Funding for Indian Students
MSc Engineering scholarships in UK 2026 — Chevening, Commonwealth, Imperial scholarships, and funding for Indian engineering students in UK.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
Chevening, GREAT Scholarships, and Commonwealth awards cover significant proportions of MSc Engineering fees. Since UK programs are only 1 year, even a £5,000–10,000 scholarship covers 20–40% of total costs at many programs.
Key Highlights
- Chevening Scholarship: Full tuition + £1,300–1,500/month living; all UK universities; apply August–November for the following year
- Commonwealth Scholarship: Full tuition + living for Commonwealth citizens; engineering programs included; competitive
- GREAT Scholarship (British Council): £10,000 award at selected UK universities; engineering included at partner institutions
- Scotland Saltire Scholarship: £8,000 for eligible countries studying in Scotland; Heriot-Watt (strong engineering) and Edinburgh
- Imperial College Scholarship: Partial fee reduction for exceptional international engineering students; apply at time of admission
- Manchester Presidential Award: Competitive merit scholarship for top incoming international students
- SWE (Society of Women Engineers) UK: £1,000–10,000 for women in engineering pursuing UK studies
Scholarships for MSc Engineering in UK
Government and university scholarships for Indian engineering students:
- Chevening Scholarship: Full tuition + £1,300–1,500/month living; all UK universities; apply August–November for the following year
- Commonwealth Scholarship: Full tuition + living for Commonwealth citizens; engineering programs included; competitive
- GREAT Scholarship (British Council): £10,000 award at selected UK universities; engineering included at partner institutions
- Scotland Saltire Scholarship: £8,000 for eligible countries studying in Scotland; Heriot-Watt (strong engineering) and Edinburgh
- Imperial College Scholarship: Partial fee reduction for exceptional international engineering students; apply at time of admission
- Manchester Presidential Award: Competitive merit scholarship for top incoming international students
- SWE (Society of Women Engineers) UK: £1,000–10,000 for women in engineering pursuing UK studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
GREAT Scholarships (£10,000) via British Council are the most accessible among major awards — lower competition than Chevening. University-specific merit reductions are automatically considered and require no separate application at many institutions.
Generally not — most major scholarships (Chevening, Commonwealth) are full awards that preclude other government scholarships. University merit discounts can sometimes be combined with privately-funded scholarships; check each program's policy.
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