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Scholarships for International Students
These scholarships are provided by universities, governmental organisations, and private institutions.
The UK offers various scholarships and financial aid options for international students. These scholarships are provided by universities, governmental organisations, and private institutions. Here are some popular scholarships available in the UK for international students:
University Scholarships
The UK is a destination renowned for its exceptional education system and vibrant cultural experiences. Choosing to study in the UK opens doors to a world of opportunities, where academic excellence, cultural diversity, and global networking converge.
Many UK universities offer their own scholarships and bursaries for international students. These scholarships can be merit-based, need-based, or specific to certain fields of study. Each university has its own scholarship programmes, so it’s important to check individual university websites for details.
Chevening Scholarships
These prestigious scholarships are funded by the UK government and offer full financial support to outstanding students from around the world to pursue a master’s degree at any UK university.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers scholarships and fellowships to students from Commonwealth countries to pursue master’s or doctoral studies in the UK. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
British Council Scholarships
The British Council offers several scholarships and funding programmes for international students, including the GREAT Scholarships programme, which provides financial support for students from specific countries to study in the UK.
Subject-Specific Scholarships
Various organizations and foundations offer scholarships for specific fields of study. For example, the Royal Society, Wellcome Trust, and Gates Cambridge Scholarship are prestigious scholarships in the fields of science, health, and research.
These are just a few examples of the scholarships available in the UK for international students. It’s important to note that eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines vary for each scholarship. It is advisable to thoroughly research and review the specific requirements and application procedures for each scholarship to determine your eligibility and maximise your chances of success.
Type of UK Scholarships for International Students Awarded by Universities in the United Kingdom
- Academic excellence awards
- Access funding
- Disabled students allowance
- Further education funding
- Hardship grants
- British Chevening Scholarship
- BUTEX International Scholarship
- Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
- Commonwealth Masters Scholarships
- Santander Mobility Award
- Marshall Scholarships
- Rotary Scholarship
- Castle Smart Scholarship
- Scholarship for African students
- Scholarship for Chinese students
- Scholarship for Indian and Pakistani students
- South Asia Merit Scholarship in Computational Engineering Sciences
- South Asia Merit Scholarship in Leadership and Management
- South Asia Merit Scholarship in Environment and Agrifood
- South East Asia Merit Scholarship in Leadership and Management
- Santander Scholarships Programme (Masters)
- British Council IELTS Prize
- Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan
- High Achievement Scholarship
- Access Scholarship
- Marshall Sherfield Fellowships
- Roberto Rocca Fellowships
- Management School MBA Scholarship
- China Scholarships Council
- Fulbright Award
- Beacon Scholarship for University
- Kenya Higher Education Loans Board Loans & Scholarships
- Nigeria Birmingham Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
- Sudan Gordon Memorial College Trust Scholarships
- Care Leaver Bursary
- Army Medical Services
- Aviva Scholarship
- International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship
- Jarman Scholarship
- Loyalty Discount for graduates
- Medway Community Scholarships
- Music Performance Scholarship
- SMSAS NCUK Scholarships
- Academic Excellence Scholarships
- Jordan Kuwait Bank Business Scholarships
- India, Nigeria and Ghana development Fund
- Academic Performance Scholarships
- Undergraduate and postgraduate Journalism Bursary
- International Travel Bursaries
- International Bursaries
- Articulation Scholarships
- China Ambassador Scholarships
- Chevening – UK Government Scholarships
- British Council India Great Scholarships (External Scholarships)
- Access Bursary
- Sports Scholarships
- International scholarships and financial help
- International Merit Scholarships
- School Awards for International Students
- Vice Chancellor’s South Asia Scholarship
- Royal Society grants
- British Council scholarships for women in STEM
- Global Wales Scholarships for International Students
- Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
- Gen Foundation Scholarships
- Faculty Scholarships
- Funded PhD Opportunities
- GREAT Scholarships
- University of Birmingham Business School ‘African MBA Scholarship’ (Donor Scholarship)
University wise Scholarships
Anglia Ruskin University
- Merit Scholarship- EU/Home
- ARU Bursary- EU/ Home
- Alumni Scholarship- EU/ Home
- Sport Scholarship- EU/ Home/International
- MBA Scholarship- EU/ Home/International
- International Excellence Scholarship- International
- International Merit Scholarship- International
- International Alumni Scholarship- International
- International Early Payment Discount- International
- Children’s Book Illustration Inclusivity Bursary & Mentor Mentorship- Talented Students
- GREAT Scholarship- China (two places), and Egypt, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia and Mexico (one place per country)
- GREAT Scholarship for a Sustainable Future- Turkey (one place), and Vietnam (one place).
Scholarship Amount: Most of the scholarship options offer Up to £4000 But The Great Scholarship Providing £10000 for those specific countries.
Home/EU –Lots of Loan, funding and scholarships option available.
University of Birmingham
- Bellerbys Colleges Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
- BP Scholarships
- CATS Colleges Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
- Chevening & Birmingham Partnership Scholarships
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship
- Gen Foundation Scholarships
- Global Masters Scholarships 2023/24
- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarships
- KAPLAN Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- Open Society Foundations Grant Programme
- Outstanding Achievement Scholarship for International Students in the UK
- Roberto Rocca Fellowships
- University of Birmingham Business School MBA Scholarships
- University of Birmingham Dubai Campus Scholarships
- University of Birmingham Sports Scholarships
- World Bank Scholarships Program
Africa (Sub-Sahara) Scholarships & Funding:
- Beacon Scholarship for University
- Kenya Higher Education Loans Board Loans & Scholarships
- Nigeria Birmingham Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
- Sudan Gordon Memorial College Trust Scholarships
- University of Birmingham Business School ‘African MBA Scholarship’ (Donor Scholarship)
Asia Scholarships & Funding:
- Charles Wallace Trust Bursaries & Fellowships
- China Medical Board Next Generation Fellowships
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) – University of Birmingham PhD Scholarships
- Hong Kong, Geoffrey Ma Undergraduate Scholarships
- India Birmingham Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
- India Inlaks Scholarships
- India JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships
- India Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarships
- India Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program
- Singapore Birmingham-Overseas Education Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- Singapore Birmingham-IDP Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- Singapore Birmingham-JACK Study Abroad Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- Smart Nation Scholarship, Singapore
- University of Birmingham Business School ‘Sean & Claire Henry MBA Scholarship’ (Donor Scholarship)
Scholarship amount: There is a huge scholarship option available in BU. It’s up to full scholarship opportunities based on academic and financial condition. Commonly £1500 Scholarship available for all PG international students.
Home/EU –Lots of Loan, funding and scholarships option available.
Swansea University
- International Excellence Scholarships (Africa)
- International Excellence Scholarships (South Asia)
- International Excellence Scholarships (Rest of the world)
- International Excellence Scholarships (China Only)
- International Excellence Scholarship (Nursing Students)
- Swansea International Pharmacy Scholarship (SIPS)
- Indonesian LPDP scholarships
- Music Scholarships
- Sports Scholarships
- The School of Management’s Developing Futures Scholarship
