
For many Indian students, studying abroad comes with the challenge of high tuition fees. Scholarships can significantly ease this financial burden, often covering tuition costs partially or fully. The United Kingdom, known for its prestigious universities and high-quality education, is one of the top destinations for Indian students. However, the cost of studying here can be a barrier for many.
Automatic Scholarships at East Anglia University (UEA)
The University of East Anglia (UEA) has announced its International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2026-27, aimed at Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies. The good news is that students do not need to apply separately for this scholarship—it is automatically awarded once the student receives an admission offer.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarship is available only to students with an admission offer for the 2026-27 academic year.
- It rewards students who have performed well in their bachelor’s degree, with higher marks increasing eligibility.
- Students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application; admission confirmation is enough.
Scholarship Amount
- Students with a UK 2:1 equivalent degree will receive a tuition fee reduction of £7,000 (approximately ₹8.5 lakh).
- Students with a UK 2:2 equivalent degree will get £6,000 (around ₹7.25 lakh) off their tuition.
- The amount is applied directly to tuition fees and is not provided as cash.
Eligible Courses
UEA’s scholarship covers 20 postgraduate subjects, including:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry / Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Computing Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering / Maths / Physics
- Environmental Sciences
- Global Development
- Health Sciences
- History
- Humanities
- Law
- Literature / Drama / Creative Writing
- Media / Language / Communication Studies
- Medicine
- Norwich Business School
- Politics / Philosophy / Language & Communication Studies
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Conclusion
Indian students planning to study in the UK can benefit greatly from this scholarship, which automatically reduces tuition costs by several lakh rupees. Students should focus on securing their admission offers, as this will make them eligible for one of the UK’s generous merit-based scholarships without additional paperwork.
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