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Scholarship Guide: Studying in the United Kingdom
SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE UK
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) awards over 800 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year. The CSC aims to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, support excellence in UK higher education, and sustain the principles of the Commonwealth. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit and their potential to contribute to the needs of their home countries.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, and research support grant when aplicable. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.
CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders and is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers two types of awards: Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships, the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of a Chevening-eligible country. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, monthly stipend, and travel allowance. DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.
WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time master’s degree at the University.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time master’s degree at University of Westminster. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.
The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (formerly known as Countries in Crisis Scholarships) are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster, etc.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from the list of eligible countries. However, in extreme circumstances, applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel. Find the list of eligible countries here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £4,200 GBP per annum living costs to be paid in three installments: October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000 GBP. DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was established in October 2000 by a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom who are applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge: PhD (three year research-only degree), MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree), One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.) AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.
NOTTINGHAM DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
Founded in 2001, Developing Solutions is The University of Nottingham’s flagship international scholarship program for postgraduate master’s courses.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens or residents of Africa, India, or one of the countries of the Commonwealth. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to 50% – 100% support towards tuition fees. DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.
SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial program of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to applicants with a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course before an application can be considered. Additionally, applicants must be a citizen of Canada, India, Pakistan, USA or the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong also being eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China). AWARD: Saltire Scholarships offer up to 100 awards, each worth £4,000 GBP. DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for their graduate degree in the United Kingdom. As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments, and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging. Their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programs contributes to their ultimate personal success.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship). For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded university fees, cost of living expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.
INSPIRING FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
The Inspiring Futures Scholarship is offered by Swansea University.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to offer holders of a College of Law and Criminology master’s program commencing in Autumn 2017. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded £3,000 GBP for one academic year, automatically deducted from tuition fees. DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.
THE DENYS HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP
The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department; in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL; preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies, and able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded £9,000 GBP per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend. DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.
Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to applicants that have been offered a place to study on a full time Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, postgraduate diploma, and graduate diploma). For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 50% off international student tuition fee. DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of selected personalities. For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University (and College) fees as well as providing an annual stipend. In 2017-18 the stipend was £14,700 per annum (£1,225 per month). DEADLINE: The deadline varies per country but is around July-October of the preceding year you study. Learn more here.
The University of Bristol is offers six International Office Scholarships for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students that already hold an offer of a place in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at the University of Bristol. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the following: 1st place: 1 scholarship of £12,000 GBP; 2nd place: 2 scholarships of £10,000 GBP; 3rd place: 3 scholarships of £8,000 GBP. DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.
TRANSFORM TOGETHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Transform Together Scholarships are exclusively for international and European Union (non-UK) students starting a full-time taught course in 2017/18.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international or a European Union (non-UK) fee paying for all full-time students at Sheffield Hallam University. For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded half fee waivers (50% discount) for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree. DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.
EDINBURGH GLOBAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
These awards are designed to attract high quality overseas research students to the University of Edinburgh.
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to overseas students starting a PhD in any field of study. Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have been offered admission to a full-time PhD research program of study. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU postgraduate student and that chargeable to an overseas postgraduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years. DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
