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Realize your Dream to Study in UK
The UK has an excellent reputation as a global study destination as UK education is value for money. The quality of education in UK is universities are a perfect example of the saying ‘Higher the quality of education, higher the price.’
Don’t give up on the dream to study in UK just yet, there are ways you can get a bit of extra help towards funding. Now, as a student who has likely done at least a little bit of research, you are also likely to know there are scholarships available – what you might not know are which ones you are eligible for, where to find them. Below information will help you understand that better. Scholarships for international students in UK can be divided into two major groups • Governmental Scholarships • Non-governmental Scholarships (University Scholarships)
Governmental Scholarships UK emphasizes on a strong awareness towards international student financial matters. The British government runs two large scholarship schemes for international students. • •
Chevening Scholarships Commonwealth Scholarships
1. Chevening Scholarships It is the main state-governed global scholarship programme in UK. This has a long-term goal to support students with high academic potential. Since its foundation in 1983, thousands of students benefited from this scheme. Chevening funds are provided from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and their partners including universities. The programme awards two types of grants • •
Scholarships Fellowships
Typically, a Chevening scholarship is awarded for a one-year Master course at a UK university but it can also be granted for other postgraduate courses. To apply for this type of scholarship you must first be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country Other requirements to be eligible for this scholarship are • You have an undergraduate degree • You have 2+ years work experience • You meet the English requirements
2. Commonwealth Scholarships Commonwealth Scholarships is a rich scheme of UK scholarships for international students governed jointly by 53 countries (former British colonies) plus UK part of the Commonwealth of Nations or Commonwealth as it’s shortly regarded. Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the Department for International Development at it’s open to all students who are citizens of a Commonwealth countries and want to seek a university degree in UK. Typically, Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded for these courses • One-year Master taught or equivalent courses • Doctoral degrees lasting for 3-4 years • A Commonwealth Scholarship covers your tuition fees, airline airfares, essential living costs plus other allowances Currently this type of scholarship is awarded to students of these subjects • Engineering & Technology • Theoretical and Applied Science • Agriculture • Humanities and Social Sciences
Non-Governmental Scholarships (University Scholarships) In addition to scholarship programs awarded by the Government, there are a lot of other scholarship resources in the UK. Go through them below. 1. Scotland Saltire Scholarship It is applicable to all the Universities of Scotland. This scholarship is purely merit based. The Scholarship Amount ranges from 2000 GBP-5000 GBP. 2. Vice Chancellor Scholarship It is the generic title used by most of the UK Universities. This scholarship is applicable for most of the UK Universities and is completely based on merit. The award amount is 2000 GBP to full tuition fees.
Non-Governmental Scholarships (University Scholarships) 3. International Merit Scholarship Most of the UK Universities use this as a generic title and almost all the UK Universities award this scholarship. The amount of 2000 GBP-5000 GBP is given to the International students. Now since you have got an overview about the Government Sponsored Scholarship, now check out the information about the Non- Government Scholarship designed for students coming from particular countries. Many universities have established their own programs for international students.
The list of Universities with scholarship programs: • • • • • •
Gates Cambridge Scholarships Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London Bristol University International Office Scholarships University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships
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