Lancaster University Scholarships for Indian Students

Lancaster University Scholarships for Indian Students

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    Lancaster University offers 25+ scholarships in 2026, of which 8 are directly accessible to Indian applicants. The India Undergraduate and India Postgraduate awards name Indian nationality as the only qualifier. The rest reward merit, region, and department fit.

    The maximum stack for an Indian taught master’s student is £11,000 (INR 14.09 Lakhs). Pair the India Postgraduate Scholarship with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship to reach it. Indian MBA candidates at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) can go further, cutting fees by 50%.

    • India UG Scholarship: £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) tuition reduction per year at Lancaster University.
    • India PG Scholarship: £10,000 (INR 12.81 Lakhs) one-time tuition cut across MA, MSc, MBA, and LLM.
    • Maximum PG stack for Indians: £11,000 (INR 14.09 Lakhs) with the Alumni Loyalty top-up.
    • Next external deadline: Chevening 2027-28 applications close 6 October 2026 at 16:30 IST.

    Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.13 as of September 2026. Amounts marked "fee reduction" are deducted from the tuition invoice, so students pay Lancaster the discounted figure directly.


    Lancaster University Scholarships for UG Students

    Undergraduate awards at Lancaster University run on automatic consideration. You apply through UCAS, meet the offer, and the fee reduction appears on your invoice.

    ScholarshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
    India Scholarship - Undergraduate £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) per year Indian nationals or permanent residents starting UG in 2026 on Bailrigg campus Automatic; meet offer by tentative August 31, 2027 for September 2027 entry
    UG Excellence Scholarship - International £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) per year International applicants scoring A*AA at A-level or equivalent (95%+ in Indian boards) Automatic; Lancaster must be UCAS firm choice
    UG International Regional Scholarship £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) per year Applicants from 14 specified countries (India excluded, has own award) Automatic on application
    UG International Study Centre Progression Up to £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) per year Students progressing from Lancaster University International Study Centre with strong Foundation grades Automatic on Foundation completion
    Alumni Loyalty Scholarship 10% tuition discount Lancaster University alumni returning for a second degree Automatic on application

    The India UG award and Excellence Scholarship stack. An Indian applicant scoring A*AA at A-level or 95%+ in CBSE receives both. That gives £6,000 (INR 7.69 Lakhs) off fees each year, or £18,000 (INR 23.06 Lakhs) across a three-year Bailrigg course.

    The Regional Scholarship excludes India, since Lancaster gives Indian students their own dedicated route. Read the full tuition context on the Lancaster University admissions page.


    Lancaster University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

    Lancaster University weights its funding toward master’s applicants. The single largest scholarship for an Indian student sits inside the postgraduate stream.

    ScholarshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
    India Scholarship - Postgraduate £10,000 (INR 12.81 Lakhs) one-time Indian nationals or residents with a 1st or 2:1 UG degree, on taught MA/MSc/MBA/LLM/EMBA Automatic on application; conditions met by tentative July 31, 2027
    LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship 50% MBA tuition (approx £21,500 / INR 27.55 Lakhs) Strong academic and professional record, plus interview assessment for the Full-time or Executive MBA Confirmed at interview; September 2026 entry only
    LUMS Women in Business Scholarship 50% MBA tuition (approx £21,500 / INR 27.55 Lakhs) Women applying to the Lancaster MBA with a demonstrated leadership record Confirmed at interview
    LUMS Executive Dean’s Award Up to 40% tuition (approx £17,200 / INR 22.04 Lakhs) MBA applicants who miss the Excellence bar but show high-potential leadership Confirmed at interview
    LUMS Master’s Excellence Scholarship £2,800 to £6,000 (INR 3.59 to 7.69 Lakhs) Strong first-degree classification on a LUMS MSc programme, awarded globally Automatic; September 2026 entry
    Alumni Loyalty Scholarship 10% tuition discount Lancaster University alumni starting a taught PG course Automatic; combinable with India PG award
    Department Awards (Fulgoni, CFA, Business Analytics, TEAM LEWIS) Varies, £1,500 to £5,000 (INR 1.92 to 6.41 Lakhs) Applicants to Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, and Management Science MSc streams Programme-specific; check department page after offer

    An Indian MSc applicant paying £25,140 in tuition typically ends up paying £15,140 (INR 19.40 Lakhs) after the India PG scholarship. If they also secure the LUMS Master’s Excellence award at £6,000, the tuition drops to about £9,140 (INR 11.71 Lakhs). LUMS confirms only one master’s departmental award at a time, so pick the higher-value option.

    Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants on r/UKuniversities note the India Scholarship shows up on the CAS letter as a discounted fee. It does not arrive as cash into your account. Budget the reduced tuition upfront when applying for an education loan.

    See detailed course-by-course fees on the Lancaster University programs page.


    India-Specific Scholarships at Lancaster University

    Lancaster University runs two exclusive awards for Indian passport holders. Both are automatic, both apply as fee reductions, and neither needs a separate essay or transcript upload.

    ScholarshipAmountLevelHow It Works
    Lancaster University India Scholarship - Undergraduate £3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) per year, up to £9,000 across a 3-year degree UG (all Bailrigg courses) Awarded on meeting offer conditions or accepting an unconditional offer; cannot be deferred
    Lancaster University India Scholarship - Postgraduate £10,000 (INR 12.81 Lakhs) one-time PG taught (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, EMBA) Applied to the tuition invoice; excludes MSc by Research and any online programme

    Every Indian applicant who accepts an offer for a full-time on-campus course at Bailrigg qualifies automatically. No minimum GPA is published beyond the standard 2:1 UG degree for the PG version. UG applicants only need to meet the standard offer.

    Two combining rules matter for Indian students:

    • The India PG Scholarship pairs only with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship, lifting total tuition relief to £11,000+ (INR 14.09 Lakhs+).
    • The India UG Scholarship pairs with the Excellence Scholarship or the Study Centre Progression Scholarship. It cannot combine with any regional or departmental award.
    • Neither version stacks with Chevening or Commonwealth funding, since UK government awards already cover full tuition.

    Reddit Insight: Several Indian LUMS applicants report on Reddit that Lancaster confirms the India PG Scholarship inside the offer email itself. If it is missing when you pay the deposit, email admissions before accepting.


    Lancaster University PhD Scholarships

    PhD funding at Lancaster University is centrally competitive. International applicants can access UK Research Council studentships, but the university caps international offers at 30% of the funded PhD pool per department.

    ScholarshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
    UKRI-Aligned Full Studentship Full overseas tuition + £22,780 (INR 29.19 Lakhs) annual stipend, rising to approx £24,403 (INR 31.27 Lakhs) in the final year Strong Master’s or high 2:1 UG in the department’s discipline; 30% cap for international January 31, 2027 (tentative, mirrors the 2026 cycle)
    ESRC NWSSDTP Studentship (Social Sciences) Full tuition + UKRI stipend for 3 years (international) Sociology, Economics, Politics, Management, Psychology, Linguistics PhD applicants February 2, 2027, 17:00 IST (tentative, mirrors 2 February 2026 cycle)
    CASS PhD Studentship (Linguistics) Full fees + stipend at UKRI rate Corpus Linguistics or applied linguistics; competitive interview stage Tentative March 31, 2027 for October 2027 start
    LUMS PhD Studentship Full tuition + up to £19,237 (INR 24.65 Lakhs) annual stipend for 3.5 years PhD applicants in Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance at LUMS January 15, 2027, 23:59 IST (tentative)
    Faculty of Science and Technology Studentships Full fees + stipend at UKRI rate PhD applicants in Computing, Physics, Mathematics, Environment Centre January 31, 2027 (tentative)

    Every funded PhD receives fees at the standard UKRI home rate. Lancaster University covers the gap between the home fee and the overseas fee out of its central budget. Indian PhD scholars therefore receive the same monthly stipend as UK peers, roughly £1,898 (INR 2.43 Lakhs) a month.

    Apply for the PhD place first, then flag the studentship you want to be considered for. Some departments run a single joint deadline. Others run rolling admissions with a hard studentship cut-off in early February.


    External Government Scholarships for Lancaster University Applicants

    Indian applicants can layer national-government funding on top of a Lancaster offer. These awards are administered outside the university. Lancaster accepts them and issues the CAS letter based on the funded status.

    ScholarshipCoverageEligibilityDeadline (IST)
    Chevening Scholarship (UK FCDO) Full tuition (capped at £22,000 / INR 28.19 Lakhs for MBA), monthly stipend of £1,093 (INR 1.40 Lakhs), return airfare, visa, arrival allowance Indian graduates with 2+ years of work experience, applying to any one-year taught master’s at Lancaster 6 October 2026, 16:30 IST
    Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship (CSC UK) Full tuition, monthly stipend of £1,516 (INR 1.94 Lakhs), airfare, thesis grant Indian nationals with a 2:1 UG degree, financial need clause, under 40 years old Tentative December 15, 2026 via SAKSHAT portal for 2027-28 entry
    Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Up to 12 months at Lancaster, plus stipend and airfare Indian PhD candidates registered at an Indian institution Tentative December 15, 2026 via CSC Central
    Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.28 Lakhs) toward tuition and living costs Indian citizens under 30 with an unconditional Lancaster offer for a taught master’s Tentative April 15, 2027 for 2027-28
    JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Up to INR 10 Lakhs interest-free loan-scholarship Indian citizens under 45, admitted to a Lancaster master’s or PhD Tentative March 24, 2027 for 2027-28
    KC Mahindra Scholarship Up to INR 8.5 Lakhs one-time grant Indian citizens admitted to a Lancaster PG programme with strong academic record Tentative March 31, 2027 for 2027-28

    Lancaster does not host GREAT India-specific awards for 2026-27. Its four GREAT allocations went to France, Ghana, Indonesia, and Spain. Indian students should target Chevening for full funding, and Inlaks or JN Tata for supplementary support.

    Chevening runs on a 10-month cycle. Interviews sit around March 2027, and successful candidates receive unconditional confirmation by June 2027. If you target the LUMS MBA, apply to Chevening in parallel. The £22,000 tuition cap covers the discounted MBA fee after the LUMS Excellence award is subtracted.

    Explore the university’s broader admissions context on the Lancaster University overview page, and see subject-level positioning on the Lancaster University rankings page.

    Explore More: Student Reviews | Official Scholarships Page


    Lancaster University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

    Ques. What is the highest scholarship an Indian student can stack at Lancaster University?

    Ans. An Indian MBA applicant can stack the LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship (50% tuition, approx £21,500 / INR 27.55 Lakhs) with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship (10%). That reaches a total tuition discount of about £25,800 (INR 33.06 Lakhs). At taught master’s level, the India Postgraduate Scholarship at £10,000 (INR 12.81 Lakhs) plus Alumni Loyalty tops out at £11,000+ (INR 14.09 Lakhs+). Fully-funded coverage requires Chevening on top of a Lancaster offer, since the India Scholarship cannot combine with UK government awards.

    Ques. When do I need to apply for the India Scholarship at Lancaster University?

    Ans. There is no separate scholarship application. You apply through the standard UCAS route for UG or Lancaster’s postgraduate portal for master’s. The university then identifies eligible Indian nationals automatically. For a September 2027 start, submit your degree application by tentative April 30, 2027 and meet offer conditions by tentative July 31, 2027. Confirmation of the scholarship arrives inside your offer email or in a follow-up from the admissions office within 4 weeks.

    Ques. What is the eligibility bar for the India Scholarship - Postgraduate at Lancaster University?

    Ans. You need a 1st or 2:1 undergraduate degree, translated as 60%+ in most Indian universities or a 6.5+ CGPA on a 10-point scale. You must hold an Indian passport or permanent residency in India. The course must be a full-time taught master’s (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, or EMBA) delivered on the Bailrigg campus. MSc by Research and any online delivery are excluded.

    Ques. Does the Lancaster India Scholarship cover living costs in Lancaster?

    Ans. No, the India Scholarship is a tuition fee reduction only. Rent at Lancaster runs approx £150 to £180 per week in university halls. Budget £7,800 to £9,360 (INR 9.99 to 11.99 Lakhs) per year for accommodation alone. Food, transport, and utilities add another £3,000 to £4,000 (INR 3.84 to 5.13 Lakhs) per year. UK visa rules require Indian students to show £1,023 per month for 9 months (£9,207 / INR 11.80 Lakhs) as maintenance funds.

    Ques. Can I apply for Chevening while also holding a Lancaster University offer?

    Ans. Yes, Chevening applications are independent of university offers. You must list Lancaster among your three course choices during the Chevening application. Applications for 2027-28 close on 6 October 2026 at 16:30 IST. Interviews run February to April 2027, with results by June 2027. If you win Chevening, the India Scholarship is withdrawn, since the FCDO award already covers full tuition.

    Ques. Are Lancaster University PhD scholarships fully funded for Indian students?

    Ans. Yes, where funding is offered. Lancaster University covers overseas tuition centrally and pays the UKRI-standard stipend of £22,780 (INR 29.19 Lakhs) for 2026-27, rising each year. Only 30% of studentships in each department go to international applicants, so competition is high. Apply to your PhD by tentative January 15, 2027 to be considered for the funded pool starting October 2027.

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Axol Science Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Type: Company-Sponsored
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $14,000
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Business Administration Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: No
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Saltire Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $8,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: 50

Bharat Petroleum Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A
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Scholarship

  • I was awarded a Lancaster Management School Master’s Scholarship of £3,000 for entry in October 2025.
  • As mentioned earlier university automatically awards you these scholarships based on students application and profile. Many of my batchmates received many other scholarships as well. All students who apply early with a strong academic background are eligible for scholarships.

  • The university has its own accommodation facility. If you choose to stay inside the university, you have to email the university regarding the same; if not, u can stay outside as well.
  • 776 pounds monthly rent for my accommodation and it includes 24/7 wifi, heater, electricity, water, attached bathroom, studying table & chair, wardrobe, notice board, kitchen (shared), balcony (shared), dining table (shared), fridge (shared), oven (shared), microwave (shared), Iron & ironing pad (shared), Vacuum cleaner (shared), Kettel (shared) etc.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 10/10

CT
8.3 /10

Scholarship

  • I received a scholarship called the Lancaster Global scholarship.
  • Each student in our batch/class received the same scholarship and of the same amount.
  • The award amount was a standard 8500 pounds flat.
  • Each Indian student receives this scholarship. Only one student received a 16000 pounds LUMS MBA Scholarship; otherwise, the amount is standard across students.
     

  • My accommodation was also found by my agent; he suggested I should apply to the accommodation provided by the university.
  • There were no challenges, as my agent filled all the forms required to submit an application for student housing at the campus in the university.
  • Yes, I will only recommend student accommodation provided by the university inside the campus, as it's the most beautiful campus, self-sufficient, self-reliant, affordable (as compared to other housing), and more social. Events were hosted here, there were social hubs to socialise, bars to hang out, and restaurants to eat. and so many things under one area.
  • Accommodation is on the campus. Most students stay on the university campus. About 90%.

+6 more
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 4/10

Tj
9.7 /10

Scholarship

  • Yeah, I did and there are some more which i was not aware of initially. Mine was general but there are some like fulgoni and paul simmons
  • 5000 pounds
  • Yes, scholarships are only like 5000 or 13300
  • Many of them do, depending on the marks you received and some more demands different type of criteria like activity and marks from past or some type of job experience

  • On-campus accommodation, but online websites can help for off-campus accommodation
  • In UK the major concept is off-week price so the rent in uni for an en suite is 190 and for sharing its 135 off campus idk but you have option of studio and many more
  • Live on campus; it's very safe, very connecting and a great community, 5 minutes walk to campus.

+5 more
academic: 8/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

TG
8.0 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes, as mentioned earlier, I received a scholarship.
  • Name: Lancaster Global Scholarship of £8,500. I had not applied for the scholarship; this was received based on the interview with Robyn Remke as mentioned previously. So eligibility is the interview only.
  • Award amount - 8500 pounds
  • Yes, other batchmates (almost everyone) received the same scholarship. There was limited financial aid available. You need to show the proof of those; I didn't apply for any financial aid, nor did any of my batchmates.
  • As mentioned, almost every person received an 8500 pounds scholarship. This was default. I had 70 people in my class.

  • It was hostel on campus (provided by the university).
  • 600 pounds per month for 1 room (Attached bathroom)
  • No challenges; the university allots the accommodation. Just be early to fill in the form.
  • Yes, always take university accommodation. Saves a lot of time and money. And better for socialising.
  • The accommodation was on the campus. It is very close to where all the classes are held. So it makes it easier for everyone to commute on time.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Scholarship

  • I received a scholarship for 5000 GBP called the Lancaster Global Scholarship - Master's. Some of my friends got up to 9000 GBP based on UG results. There are many other scholarships available, like the Management School Master's Scholarship, which are all clearly listed on the university page and program page. Application to it is very straightforward if you meet the eligibility criteria. The actual amount depends on the criteria required.

  • I used the agency called MSL; they were really good. I had no complaints. There are a lot of other student agencies in Lancaster. If you prefer campus life, student accommodation on campus is decent. But I preferred city accommodation. All bills are usually included in the rent and the deposit is refunded once you move out. Accommodation in the city is 20 minutes away from the University.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 10/10

PD
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes, I received the Excellence Scholarship. The eligibility criteria is ambiguous but I'm assuming it is a function of the quality of your SOP and your background.
  • Award Amount was £12000, which was the highest for that year.
  • Most of my batchmates received scholarships with an average of around £7,000. I would say about 30% of the class receives an average scholarship of £7,000.

  • I used the college website to find my accommodation.
  • Monthly rent is about £700/month.
  • I did not find any challenges, as the university accommodation process was simple. All students who get an admit get a link to book their accommodations so it was quite easy to do. I would recommend staying on campus.
  • The on-campus accommodation was about 10 minutes away from my classroom.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 10/10

S
7.3 /10

  • The competition is fierce and the companies are not willing to sponsor visas. If you have a PSW, you are most likely to secure a job in 6 months, but getting your employer to sponsor you is a bigger challenge.
  • The average salary that students land is around 35k pounds. There are various job portals and recruiting agents that help you find jobs.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 10/10

Scholarship

  • There are scholarships available, I hadn't applied for any. I have very little to no idea on it, other than the fact it was available.
  • I have no idea on the eligibility criteria or the amount that would be sanctioned. The details about this as well are available on the uni website.
  • Yes there were multiple of my classmates who had received scholarships.I have no clue exact total.

  • University portal provides some options for both on campus and external accommodations. I chose on campus accommodation.
  • Within campus accommodation there are lot of options. I had taken a superior ensuite room for which the rent was around 177 GBP per week.
  • I didn't face any challenges, there are plenty of options and you are also provided an option to list any special requirements.
  • It was 10-15mins walk away.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 8/10

JP
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • No, I did not receive any scholarships for my studies. 
  • As far as my knowledge goes some of my batchmates did have a scholarship. And the amount they received differs for each person. Based on the nature of scholarship one person had a full scholarship and another one person had a partial amount.
  • One guy received 10000 GBP per term. And mostly some of the people had their companies sponsor them for this course. 

  • The accommodation I found was the campus accommodation. I chose it on the University website itself as I did not look for other accommodation as it was located far from the university.
  • I chose a standard accommodation and it cost around 410 GBP per month. In that we were given individual rooms with shared bathroom and a common kitchen for 6 people. 
  • There were other accommodation options with private bathrooms as well with its appropriate price. 
  • As it was a University accommodation it was located inside the campus itself. 

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

Ak
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • There are limited options for scholarships and they have so much conditions to give a scholarship so there is limited options.
  • A few students receive scholarship that too is just 1000 gbp which is approximately 1 lakh waive off on tuition fees otherwise students do part time jobs for funding there living expenses during there stay in lancaster.
  • None of my bath mate receive any scholarships

  • University accommodation is best here which is convenient as well.1000 gbp approximately 1 lakh inr.
  • Yes I recommend using university accommodation in campus as they offer security and other services and also have porters office for emergency contact or needs.It was in the campus itself where if i go downstairs the lecture halls were 2 mins walk.
  • The only challenge is that it is expensive then what u will get outside of campus but it is vert convenient to stay on campus and save time for studies.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 10/10

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