Cranfield University

Scholarships Offered to International Students at Cranfield University

Cranfield University offers a number of scholarships to its international students. It also offers special scholarships to Indian students specifically. Candidates can explore their options from the scholarships mentioned below and apply to avail the award.

• The Cranfield Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to those who display an aptitude and an ability for the subject that a candidate has applied for. It is applicable for full-time masters courses only. Funding for the scholarship will vary between course and applicant.

• Chevening Scholarships: The scholarship is applicable for international candidates pursuing masters courses. It covers the tuition fees of up to £18,000, rest paid by the student, Economy travel from the country of residence, cost of entry clearance for you only, etc.

• The Global Study Awards: Applicants who have appeared for an IELTS test in a British Council Testing centre and hold a valid ISIC student card are eligible for a scholarship award of £10,000.

• Marshal Papworth Fund: The scholarship is offered to provide students from different developing countries to learn and gain horticultural and agricultural skills to enhance and develop a sustainable future for their communities and themselves. The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee and offers up to £8,500 as an annual living allowance.

• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: Applicable to applicants from developing countries, who otherwise would not be able to study in the UK are eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship covers the approved tuition and exam fees and offers a monthly stipend of £1,110 along with other grants as well.

Cranfield University GREAT Scholarship 2020 - India

Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fees worth £11,000

Number of Scholarships: 2

Scholarship Funding Providers: The British Council and Cranfield University

Who Can Apply?

• The scholarship is only available for Indian students applying for a full-time Master’s programme.

• The scholarship only covers the postgraduate courses offered by the university in Transport Systems, Agrifood, Water, Environment, Energy, Aerospace, Manufacturing and Design. 

• Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the course she/he is applying for. 

How to Apply?

• Interested applicants will have to apply for a master’s degree for which they are eligible. 

• They will get to choose to apply for this scholarship during the course application. 

• The university releases the scholarship application dates and deadlines on its official portal.

Cranfield Scholarships

Award Amount: Variable by course and applicant

Award Funding Providers: Cranfield University

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates who can show both ability and aptitude for the course they have applied for will be considered for the scholarship.

• This scholarship is open for all international students applying to master’s courses offered under the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. 

How to Apply?

• Candidates will have to complete their course application form. 

• They will also have to submit a short statement explaining why they should be considered for the scholarships.

British Chevening Scholarships

What Scholarship Covers?

• £18,000 for MBA programmes to cover tuition fees. 
• An arrival allowance
• Economy travel allowance from and to candidate’s country of residence 
• A departure allowance
• £75 for TB testing
• A travel top-up allowance
• A monthly personal stipend to cover living cost and accommodation expenses. 

Application Deadline: 5th November 

Founding Provider: FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

Who Can Apply?

• The candidate should be a citizen from a Chevening-eligible country (which includes India as well).

• After the culmination of the award, candidates will have to return to their country of residence for a minimum of two years.

• Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree (preferably an honours one) from a recognised university.

• Applicants must have met the Chevening English language requirement.

• A minimum of two years’ work experience is required to get this scholarship.

How to Apply? 

• Candidates will have to visit the Chevening website to apply.

• Applicants can get guidance on the online application system on the website.

Commonwealth Scholarships

What Scholarship Covers?

• Approved examination and tuition fees

• Approved airfare from the candidate's home country to the UK and return at the end of the award.

• A stipend of £1,110 per month.

• Thesis or dissertation grant

• Study travel grant

• Warm clothing allowance (if applicable)

• Fieldwork grant for PhD Scholars

Application Deadline: 30th October

Founding Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates must be a citizen of an eligible commonwealth country (includes India).

• Must be beginning studies in the UK in September/ October 2020.

• Must be applying for a first UK Master’s degree. 

• Candidates who are unable to afford to study in the UK because of financial constraints can apply for the scholarship.

How to Apply? 

• Since the CSC does not accept direct applications, candidates will have to apply through either the National nominating agencies or Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies.

• Each nominating body has its own selection process, hence may have additional eligibility criteria. 

• The application is completed via CSC’s online application system. Applications that are not submitted via an online system will not be accepted. 

• The application must include supporting documents.

Supporting Documents:

• Citizenship proof
• Transcripts in certified translations in English (if needed)
• References from at least two individuals