Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on academic merit, study plan, and impact on home country development.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.