Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK)
Q.How do Indian students apply for the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship?
Indian applicants must apply through two portals: the Indian government's SAKSHAT portal for the MoE nomination, AND the CSC Online Application System (OAS). Both are required.
Q.Is MBA eligible for Commonwealth Scholarship?
No. MBA programmes are explicitly excluded. The scholarship is for one-year taught Master's degrees only.
Q.What is the income requirement for Commonwealth Scholarship?
Applicants must demonstrate they are unable to fund their own studies abroad — a financial declaration is required, but there is no fixed income cap.
Q.When does the Commonwealth Scholarship open for Indian students?
Applications typically open March–April each year. The MoE nomination window and the CSC OAS window must both be completed before the October deadline.