University of East Anglia Announces INR 12 Lakh Scholarship for Indian Postgraduate Students

The University of East Anglia (UEA) in the United Kingdom has introduced the Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship for Indian students applying to postgraduate taught programmes starting September 2026. The scholarship offers a £10,000 tuition fee discount (approximately ₹12 lakh) and aims to support academically strong students with leadership potential and a vision for global impact.

According to official details, applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate programme at UEA. The final deadline for scholarship applications is June 26, 2026, with evaluation rounds scheduled in March and June 2026.

Scholarship Overview – UEA (September 2026 Intake)

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be Indian citizens classified as overseas fee-paying students
• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme at UEA
• Achieve or expect to achieve a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree equivalent
• Apply for a selected eligible programme only

Scholarship Benefits and Conditions

• Provides a £10,000 tuition fee reduction (~₹12 lakh)
• For two-year master’s programmes, applicable only in the first year
• Cannot be combined with most UEA scholarships
• Can be combined with the International Early Payment Award
• Not applicable for fully funded students, but valid for those using education loans

Application Process

Students must follow a two-step application process:

1. Apply and secure an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme at UEA
2. Submit the scholarship application form via the official UEA website

Applicants must provide written responses explaining:

• Why they chose UEA and their programme
• Their career goals and leadership ambitions
• How their studies will contribute to global impact

Selection is based on academic merit (minimum 2:1 or 60-69%), leadership potential, and clarity of impact goals.

Application Timeline

Also check the admissions page for deadline details 

Why Indian Students Should Apply?

The scholarship reduces the cost of studying in the UK while offering access to international exposure, research opportunities, and global career pathways. With a clear focus on leadership and impact-driven education, the University of East Anglia (UEA) positions itself as a strong choice for Indian postgraduate applicants in 2026.