Education Journalist | Study Abroad Strategy Lead | Updated On - Jan 19, 2026
Two major UK scholarship deadlines for Indian students are approaching at the end of January 2026 under the Felix Scholarship network, which supports Indian graduate students at SOAS (University of London), the University of Reading, and the University of Oxford. Universities have published 2026 timelines for their Felix-linked applications, making this a key window for Indian applicants holding—or expecting—offers.
Alongside Felix, several UK universities continue to run India-focused tuition awards for January/September intakes, including automatic fee reductions and programme-linked scholarships.
Key deadlines and awards to track
| Scholarship | University | Value | Deadline / key rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Scholarship | University of Reading | Felix-funded (graduate) | Deadline: 29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT (application via portal after offer) |
| Felix Scholarship | SOAS University of London | Felix-funded (graduate) | Deadline: 31 Jan 2026, 12 noon (UK time) |
| India Scholarship | Cardiff University | £5,000 | For India-domiciled students on select PG programmes (Jan 2026/Sept 2025 cohorts) |
| India Masters Scholarship 2026 | Royal Holloway, University of London | £6,000 fee reduction | Eligible if currently living in India; offer for Jan 2026 or Sept 2026; automatic award |
| Global Futures Scholarships | University of Manchester | Region-based awards | Open to students living in India with offers for Sept 2026; details vary by country profile |
Felix Scholarships: what the official pages say
The University of Reading states its Felix scholarship deadline is 29 January 2026 (23:59 GMT) and that students can apply via the university portal once they have an admission offer.
SOAS states scholarship applications must be submitted by 12 noon UK local time on 31 January 2026, and notes the scholarship assessment is considered alongside the admissions application.
The Felix network confirms scholarships are offered at Oxford, Reading and SOAS and awarded on academic merit and financial need.
India-focused tuition awards: Cardiff and Royal Holloway
Cardiff University confirms its £5,000 India Scholarship for India-domiciled students on a defined list of PG programmes, including January 2026-linked eligibility rules on applications, deposits and offer conditions.
Royal Holloway lists a £6,000 fee reduction for Master’s students currently living in India (residence-based eligibility), applied automatically for eligible offer-holders starting January 2026 or September 2026.
Next steps for applicants
If you are targeting Felix, the university pages indicate you generally need an offer (or live admissions application) to complete scholarship steps—so the admissions timeline matters as much as the scholarship deadline.
For India tuition awards (Cardiff/Royal Holloway), check whether the scholarship is automatic or requires an additional form, and whether it is limited to a list of programmes/intakes.
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