The universities in the United Kingdom have maintained their academic excellence over the years. Hence, they attract students from all corners of the globe. To recognise the diverse talent and immense potential that international students bring, many UK universities offer many scholarships. These scholarships not only aim to lessen their financial burden but also allow cultural exchange and academic collaboration on a global scale. In this article, we will look into the university-specific scholarships offered by some of the most renowned institutions in the UK. From the University of Oxford to Durham University, each scholarship programme aims to support and empower international students during their academic journey. 

UK-Based University-Specific Scholarships for International Students

We will now look into the scholarships offered by the top UK universities for international students.  Other Relevant Blog: General UK Scholarships for International Students

1. Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh

Three scholarships are available for students who want to study a full-time Master's programme in medical subjects at the University of Edinburgh.

Target Universities

• These scholarships are being offered at the University of Edinburgh in the UK.

Target Degrees

• Online Learning (Part-Time - 3 Years):

• • • MSc Critical Care
    • MSc Clinical Education
    • MSc Clinical Management of Pain
    • MSc Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
    • MSc Clinical Trials
    • MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care
    • MSc Epidemiology
    • MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
    • MSc Internal Medicine
    • MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
    • MSc Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
    • MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology
    • MSc Restorative Dentistry
    • MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement
    • MSc Surgical Sciences
    • MSc Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology
    • MFM Family Medicine
    • MPH Public Health
    • ChM Clinical Ophthalmology
    • ChM General Surgery
    • ChM Trauma and Orthopaedics
    • ChM Urology
    • ChM Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

• On Campus (Full-Time - 1 Year):

• • MSc Human Anatomy
  • MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement
  • MSc (by Research) Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)
  • MSc (by Research) Cardiovascular Biology
  • MSc (by Research) Integrative Neuroscience
  • MSc (by Research) Reproductive Sciences
  • MSc (by Research) Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair
  • MMedSci (by Research) Medical Sciences
  • MPH Public Health

Target Group of People

• These scholarships are for international students from specific developing countries.

Number of Scholarships 

• There are three scholarships available.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship covers all your tuition fees for the whole time you study.

Eligibility Criteria 

Apply for the scholarship only if the given criteria is met: 

• The scholarship is available if you are accepted to study one of the medical programmes listed at the University of Edinburgh.
• You need to have already been offered a place at the university and either accepted it or plan to do so.
• After you finish your studies, you can use your new skills to help in countries that need them most.

How to Apply 

• You must have already applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh to apply for the scholarship.
• Then, you complete an online application form and write a personal statement.
• Ensure you get everything in by the deadline, the 30th of May.

2. Carsten Stoehr Scholarship in Government at London School of Economics and Political Science

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering the Carsten Stoehr Scholarship in Government for students interested in specific full-time MSc programmes within the Government Department.

Target Universities

• London School of Economics and Political Science (UK).

Target Degrees 

Master’s Degree Programmes within the Government Department:

• MSc Comparative Politics
• MSc Conflict Studies
• MSc Global Politics
• MSc Public Policy and Administration
• MSc Political Science and Political Economy
• MSc Political Theory
• MSc Regulation
• PKU-LSE Double Degree in Public Administration and Government.

Target Group of People 

• Any student can apply for this scholarship.

Number of Scholarships

• The number of scholarships available is not specified.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship is worth £25,958.

Eligibility Criteria 

• To be eligible, you must have been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) in one of the full-time MSc programmes within the Government Department.
• The scholarship is awarded based on financial need first and then academic achievement.

How to Apply

• To apply for LSE funding for programmes starting in September, you need to do a few things:
• First, apply for the programme you want to study.
• Then, fill out and submit the Graduate Financial Support Application Form.
• And finally, make sure you receive an offer of a place (either conditional or unconditional) by the end of April.

3. Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships

The University of Glasgow offers International Leadership Scholarships to students from different countries for postgraduate taught master programmes starting in the 2024-25 academic session.

Target Universities

• Glasgow University in the UK.

Target Degrees

• Any postgraduate taught Masters programme offered at the University of Glasgow. 

You can find the list of programmes on the official website.

Target Group of People

These scholarships are open to students from a wide range of countries, including but not limited to:

Citizens of the Following Countries Can Apply for the Scholarship
Afghanistan	Algeria	Andorra	Angola
Anguilla	Antigua and Barbuda	Argentina	Armenia
Australia	Azerbaijan	Bahamas	Bahrain
Bangladesh	Barbados	Belarus	Belize
Benin	Bermuda	Bhutan	Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Botswana	Brazil	British Virgin Islands
Brunei	Burkina Faso	Burundi	Cambodia
Cameroon	Canada	Cape Verde	Cayman Islands
Central African Republic	Chad	Chile	China
Colombia	Comoros	Congo	Congo Democratic Republic of Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire	Cuba	Djibouti	Dominica
Dominican Republic	East Timor	Ecuador	Egypt
El Salvador	Equatorial Guinea	Eritrea	Eswatini
Ethiopia	Falkland Islands	Fiji	Gabon
Gambia	Georgia	Ghana	Grenada
Guatemala	Guinea	Guinea Bissau	Guyana
Haiti	Honduras	Hong Kong	Iceland
India	Indonesia	Iran	Iraq
Israel	Jamaica	Japan	Jordan
Kazakhstan	Kenya	Kiribati	North Korea
South Korea	Kosovo	Kuwait	Kyrgyzstan
Laos	Lebanon	Lesotho	Liberia
Libya	Liechtenstein	Macedonia	Madagascar
Malawi	Malaysia	Maldives	Mali
Marshall Islands	Mauritania	Mauritius	Mexico
Micronesia	Moldova	Monaco	Mongolia
Montenegro	Morocco	Mozambique	Myanmar
Namibia	Nauru	Nepal	New Zealand
Nicaragua	Niger	Nigeria	Norway
Oman	Pakistan	Palau	Palestine
Panama	Papua New Guinea	Paraguay	Peru
Philippines	Qatar	Russia	Rwanda
Samoa	San Marino	Sao Tome and Principe	Saudi Arabia
Senegal	Serbia	Seychelles	Sierra Leone
Singapore	Solomon Islands	Somalia	South Africa
South Sudan	Sri Lanka	St Kitts and Nevis	St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines	Sudan	Suriname	Syria
Taiwan	Tajikistan	Tanzania	Thailand
Togo	Tonga	Trinidad and Tobago	Tunisia
Turkey	Turkmenistan	Turks and Caicos Islands	Tuvalu
Uganda	Ukraine	United Arab Emirates	United States of America
Uruguay	Uzbekistan	Vanuatu	Vatican City
Venezuela	Vietnam	Yemen	Zambia
Zimbabwe	-	-	-

Number of Scholarships 

• The number of scholarships available is not specified.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship is worth £10,000 and is given as a discount on tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Excellent academic achievements, equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours.
• Have received an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September.
• Have International or EU (non-UK) fee status.

How to Apply

• To be considered for the scholarship, you must first receive an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September.
• Apply through the online Scholarship Portal.
• Successful candidates will be informed within six weeks of receiving an offer for a programme.
• The application deadlines vary depending on the course but generally fall between January and July, with different application rounds.

4. LSE Master’s Awards at London School of Economics and Political Science

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers LSE Master's Awards (LMAs) to students studying taught Masters programmes.

Target Universities

• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Target Degrees

• Taught Masters programmes offered at LSE.

Target Group of People

• These scholarships are mainly for international students, especially those from low and middle-income countries.

Number of Awards

• The number of scholarships available is not specified.

Value of Awards 

• The value of the awards can vary from £5,000 to a total prize covering all costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have received an offer for a taught Masters programme at LSE.
• Preference is given to students from low—and middle-income countries, especially those who cannot get loans or whose countries do not have many other scholarship opportunities from LSE.

How to Apply

• To apply for LSE funding for programmes starting in September, applicants need to submit their programme application and their application for graduate financial support.
• They must receive an offer of a place (either conditional or unconditional) by the end of April.

5. International Excellence Scholarships at the University of Leeds

The University of Leeds offers scholarships that reduce tuition fees by up to 50% for international students starting their studies in 2024.

Target Universities

• University of Leeds, UK

Target Degrees

These scholarships are for certain postgraduate degrees offered at the University of Leeds.  Here are the eligible schools and degrees:

• Arts, Humanities and Cultures

• • • Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
    • History
    • Languages, Cultures and Societies
    • Media and Communication
    • Music
    • Philosophy, Religion and History of Science

• Biological Sciences, Medicine and Health

• • • Biological Sciences

• Psychology

• • • Education, Social Sciences and Law
    • Education
    • Law
    • Politics and International Studies
    • Sociology and Social Policy

• Engineering and Physical Sciences

• • • Chemical and Process Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Civil Engineering (excluding Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering)
    • Civil Engineering (Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering MSc)
    • Computing
    • Electronic and Electrical Engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Physics and Astronomy
    • Science and Technology for Sustainability MSc
    • Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering MSc

• Environment

• • Air Quality Solutions MSc
  • Earth and Environment
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Geographical Information Systems MSc
  • Transport Studies (excluding Air Quality Solutions)
  • Urban Data Science and Analytics MSc
  • Leeds University Business School

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Target Group of People

• These scholarships are for international students.

Number of Scholarships 

• The number of scholarships available varies. 

Value of Scholarships

• The scholarship reduces tuition fees by up to 50%.

Eligibility Criteria 

• Be classified as an International student for fee purposes.
• Have applied for a Masters programme listed in the eligible courses.
• Not receive funding from other sources that, combined with this scholarship, would cover more than 100% of the tuition fee.
• Have an excellent academic track record and be predicted to achieve or have achieved a Bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellent professional and personal skills through work experience and extracurricular activities.
• Show potential to contribute to the social and cultural diversity of the Masters programmes and student community.

How to Apply

• Apply for entry for a Masters programme listed in the eligible courses on the school's webpage.
• Apply for the scholarship online using the link on each school's webpage.
• The deadline falls around the middle of May.

6. International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships at the University of Sheffield 

The University of Sheffield offers scholarships that reduce tuition fees by 50% for international students starting their undergraduate degrees in autumn.

Target Universities 

• University of Sheffield, UK

Target Degrees

• Any undergraduate degree offered at the University of Sheffield, except Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).

Target Group of People 

• These scholarships are for international students who must pay overseas tuition fees.

Number of Scholarships

• There are 75 scholarships available.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship reduces tuition fees by half.
• If you get a merit scholarship and meet the criteria, you will get the award in your first year. 
• You can keep getting the scholarship in the following years if you score 60% or above and earn at least 120 credits in the previous year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Start your programme at the University of Sheffield in Autumn.
• Receive an offer to study a course at the University of Sheffield. All undergraduate courses are eligible except Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).
• Be self-funded and able to pay the overseas tuition fee.
• Not be a sponsored student.
• Start your degree in year one or two at the University of Sheffield.
• You can see all the eligibility criteria on the official website.

How to Apply 

• You must have an offer to study at the University of Sheffield before applying for this scholarship.
• Apply online at the official website.
• The deadline to apply mostly falls at the end of April.

7. UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarships

The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship helps students from low-income backgrounds worldwide to afford and pursue their full-time undergraduate studies at UCL.

Target Universities

• University College London (UCL), UK

Target Degrees

• Any undergraduate degree programmes in any subject offered at UCL.

Target Group of People 

• This scholarship is for international students from low-income backgrounds.

Number of Scholarships

• There are up to 33 scholarships available, with three specifically for students from India.

Value of Scholarships

• Ten awards cover total tuition fees and living expenses, and 23 awards cover total tuition fees only.
• The scholarship is valid for the average duration of the undergraduate programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must apply for the scholarship only if they meet the following criteria:

• Be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate.
• Come from a lower income background.

How to Apply 

• Applicant must have already submitted an admission application for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL.
• UCL's definition of household income can be found on its essential information page.
• You must have already applied for admission to UCL to apply for the scholarship.
• Applications must be submitted online before the 22nd of April.

8. Hatfield Lioness Scholarship at the University of Durham

The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship at the University of Durham is designed for female students residing in eligible developing nations. It supports those pursuing a full-time taught Master's degree programme at the university. The goal is to provide an opportunity for women from developing countries, where access to higher education is restricted, to engage in postgraduate studies at the University of Durham.

Target Universities 

• Hatfield College, Durham University

Target Degrees

• A Masters degree in any subject, except MBA, PhD, and research master's programmes.

Target Group of People 

• Female students from developing countries. 

You can check the official website to see which countries are eligible.

Number of Scholarships 

• There is one scholarship available.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship covers:
  • Full payment of university tuition fees
  • Money for living expenses
  • A return air ticket from your home country to the UK
  • Travel costs between the UK airport and Durham City
  • Accommodation in Hatfield College
  • Money to help you settle in when you arrive
  • UK visa fees and the UK Health Surcharge
• The scholarship does not cover costs for family members or travel during the scholarship. 
• The accommodation is only for the scholarship holder; family members cannot stay there.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must apply for the scholarship only if they meet the following criteria:

• Have a relevant degree with good grades to get into your chosen Master's course.
• Meet all the other entry requirements for your course, including English language qualifications.
• Not already have a Master's degree.
• Not having enough money to study for a Master's degree in the UK.

How to Apply 

• First, apply for the Masters programme you want to study. 
• In your application, mention that you want to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship.
• Then, when the scholarship application form is available, fill it out and submit it.
• The deadline for the scholarship application is the 31st of March.

9. OCIS Scholarships for Muslims from Developing Countries

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies sets up the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships (OCISS) to support graduates during their studies. Hence, they contribute positively to the Muslim world.

Target Universities 

• Oxford University in the United Kingdom

Target Degrees

• Any full-time graduate course offered at the University.

Target Group of People

• British Muslim students and Muslim students from selected developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Citizens of the Following Countries Can Apply for the Scholarship
Afghanistan	Albania	Algeria	Azerbaijan
Bahrain	Bangladesh	Benin	Brunei
Burkina Faso	Cameroon	Chad	Comoros
Côte d'Ivoire	Egypt	Djibouti	Gabon
Gambia	Guinea	Guyana	Indonesia
India	Iran	Iraq	Jordan
Kazakhstan	Kuwait	Kyrgyzstan	Lebanon
Libya	Malaysia	Maldives	Mali
Mauritania	Morocco	Mozambique	Niger
Nigeria	Oman	Pakistan	Palestine
Qatar	Saudi Arabia	Senegal	Sierra Leone
Somalia	Sudan	Suriname	Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan	Togo	Tunisia	Turkey
Turkmenistan	Uganda	United Arab Emirates	Uzbekistan
Yemen Arab Republic	-	-	-

Number of Scholarships 

• There will be up to 5 scholarships available.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship covers 100% of university and college fees.
• It also includes a grant for living costs, enough to cover your living expenses in Oxford.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be normally living in the United Kingdom and come from a Muslim community.
• Be from one of the selected countries in Asia and Africa mentioned in the eligibility criteria.
• Apply for a new full-time graduate course at Oxford.
• Plan to return to your home country after finishing your studies.
• Make sure you meet the selection criteria for your chosen course.

How to Apply 

• Apply for the scholarship at the same time as you apply to Oxford.
• Select "Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships" in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form.
• Complete a Scholarship Supporting Statement and upload it with your graduate application form by the deadline.
• Submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course.

10. Governance for Development in Africa Scholarship at SOAS University of London

As part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative supported by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the Centre of African Studies provides three MSc scholarships specifically for African residents.

Target Universities

• SOAS University of London

Target Degrees

• MSc Programme in Governance for Development in Africa at SOAS University.

Target Group of People 

• Students who live in an African country.

Number of Scholarships

• There are three scholarships available.

Value of Scholarships 

The scholarship covers:

• Fees for the course
• Accommodation costs
• Living expenses for the year

Eligibility Criteria 

• Be living in an African country or be a permanent resident there.
• Priority is given to applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Your MSc course should directly address or be relevant to African governance issues.

How to Apply

• First, apply directly to the SOAS admissions office to secure a place in the MSc programme.
• Once you have secured your place, you can apply for the scholarship.
• The deadline for scholarship applications is the 30th of April.

11. IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships

The IOE (Institute of Education) introduced the Centenary Masters Scholarships. These scholarships are for students who intend to make a difference in their own country or elsewhere by enhancing the lives of disadvantaged, marginalised, or underperforming individuals.

Target Universities 

• Institute of Education, University College London (UCL) in the UK

Target Degrees 

• Any full-time Taught Master's Degree programmes offered at UCL Institute of Education, except for MA Educational Neuroscience or any online course.

Target Group of People

• Students from countries classified as low or lower-middle income by the World Bank.

Number of Scholarships

• Not specified

Value of Scholarships

IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships offers:

• Covers total tuition fees and accommodation at International Students House for one academic year.
• Does not cover living expenses in London, travel, or other costs.
• The scholarship is for one academic year based on good progress.

Eligibility Criteria 

• Be from a low or lower-middle-income country, according to the World Bank.
• Have an unconditional offer to study for a full-time master's degree at IOE.
• Have not studied or lived in the UK before.

How to Apply 

• Get an unconditional offer to study for a full-time master's degree at UCL Institute of Education.
• Once you have the offer letter, complete and submit an online application form.
• The deadline for application is the 3rd of May.

12. Rhodes Global Scholarships

The Rhodes Global Scholarship offers outstanding young leaders worldwide opportunities to engage with global challenges and promote international understanding and peace.

Target Universities 

• Oxford University in the UK

Target Degrees

• Any full-time postgraduate degree at Oxford University, except for a few exceptions.

Target Group of People

• Students who are from outside the existing Rhodes constituencies.

Number of Scholarships 

• Two scholarships available

Value of Scholarships 

The Rhodes Global Scholarship:

• Covers all University and College fees.
• Provides a living stipend of £19,092 per year.
• Offers a settling-in allowance, health insurance, and visa.
• Includes two economy-class flights to and from the UK.

The scholarship duration is two years, depending on satisfactory academic performance and good conduct.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must apply for the scholarship only if they meet the following criteria:

• Nationality/Citizenship:

• • • Must not be eligible for any existing Rhodes constituency.
    • If you have a strong connection to a Rhodes constituency but do not meet their criteria, consider applying for an inter-jurisdictional consideration instead of the Global Scholarship.

• Age:

• • • Must be 18-23 on the 1st of October or under 27 if completing the first undergraduate degree after the 1st of October.

• Academic Achievement:

• • • Must have completed or will complete an undergraduate degree by July that meets or exceeds the entry requirements of the chosen course at Oxford.
    • Preferably have a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent or a 3.70/4.0 or higher GPA.

• English Language:

• • Must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Oxford University.

How to Apply 

• Applications open on the 1st of June.
• Apply for the Rhodes Scholarship before applying for the course at Oxford University.
• Candidates selected for the Rhodes Scholarship must apply for their chosen course through Oxford University's graduate application form with support from the Rhodes House team.
• The deadline for the Rhodes Scholarship application is August 1st, 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

13. Allan & Nesta Ferguson Global Development Scholarships at the University of East Anglia

The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships support international students applying for a full-time, one-year Master's course in the School of Global Development at UEA.

Target Universities 

• School of Global Development, University of East Anglia in the UK

Target Degrees

• MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development
• MA Global Development
• MSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development
• MA Media and Global Development
• MA Global Social Development
• MA Globalisation, Business and Sustainable Development
• MSc Climate Change and Global Development
• MSc Environment and Global Development
• MSc Global Development Management
• MA Education and Development
• MA Agriculture and Rural Development

Target Group of People 

Citizens of the Following Countries Can Apply for the Scholarship
Afghanistan	Angola	Benin	Burkina Faso
Burundi	Cambodia	Cameroon	Central African Republic
Chad	Comoros	Congo	Congo (DRC)
Côte d'Ivoire	Djibouti	Equatorial Guinea	Eritrea
Eswatini	Ethiopia	Gambia	Ghana
Guinea	Guinea-Bissau	Haiti	Kenya
Lesotho	Liberia	Madagascar	Malawi
Mali	Mauritania	Mozambique	Myanmar
Nepal	Niger	Nigeria	Pakistan
Papua New Guinea	Rwanda	Senegal	Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands	South Sudan	Sudan	Syria
Tanzania	Timor-Leste	Togo	Uganda
Ukraine	Vanuatu	Yemen	Zambia
Zimbabwe	-	-	-

Number of Scholarships 

• Three scholarships are available each year.

Value of Scholarships 

• Total tuition fees worth £21,200
• Grant of £19,156.33

Eligibility Criteria

• International fees should apply to them
• Self-funded students who have no other financial support
• Demonstrate genuine financial need
• Meet course requirements.

How to Apply 

• Complete the application form to be considered for the scholarship. 
• The deadline for applications is the 19th of April.

14. Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are exceptional opportunities for students worldwide. They are like golden tickets to study at the prestigious University of Cambridge in the UK. These scholarships are given to outstanding students from countries outside the UK who want to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at Cambridge.

Target Universities

• University of Cambridge

Target Degrees 

Full-time courses:

• PhD (full-time or part-time)
• MLitt (full-time)
• A one-year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.

Courses that are not applicable for the scholarship are:

• Any undergraduate degree like BA.
• Business Doctorate (BusD).
• Master of Business (MBA).
• Master of Finance (MFin).
• MASt courses.
• PGCE.
• MBBChir Clinical Studies.
• MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time).
• Graduate Course in Medicine.
• Part-time degrees.
• Non-degree courses.

Target Group of People

• Citizens of any country outside the UK.

Number of Scholarships 

• Around 80 scholarships are granted each year.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship covers all costs of studying at Cambridge, including tuition fees and living expenses.
• It even provides for your flight to Cambridge and back and visa costs.
• Additional funding may be available for things like academic projects or family needs.

How to Apply 

• Apply for both admission to the university and the scholarship through the University's Graduate Application Portal.
• Complete all sections for admission and funding.
• Deadlines:
  • 11 October for US citizens living in the USA.
  • 5 December or 4 January for everyone else, depending on the course you are applying for.

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15. Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford

The Clarendon Fund is a major scholarship programme at Oxford University. It awards about 140 new scholarships yearly to competent students who want to study there.

Target Universities

• University of Oxford

Target Degrees

• Any course that leads to a proper degree at the graduate level in any subject. 
• This includes full-time and part-time master's degrees and all DPhil courses. 

However, courses that only give you a certificate or diploma do not count for this scholarship.

Target Group of People 

• Anyone from any country can apply.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship pays for all your tuition and college fees.
• If you are doing a full-time course, you will also get extra money each year to help with living costs. It is at least £17,668.
• If you are doing a part-time course, you will get some money to help with other costs, not fees.
• The scholarship lasts for as long as you are supposed to pay tuition fees. Usually, that is the same as the length of your course.

Eligibility Criteria

• They have a lot of potential and are intelligent. 
• They are top or extremely competent students from all over the world. 
• It does not matter what subject you are studying.

How to Apply 

• If you apply for a master's or DPhil course at Oxford by the December or January deadline, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship. 
• You do not need to fill out any extra forms. 
• However, if you want to be considered for the scholarship, make sure you apply by the correct deadline (5 or 19 January) for your course.

16. University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships

The University of Sussex Chancellor's International Scholarships are for clever students worldwide who want to do full-time master's degrees at Sussex University.

Target Universities 

• University of Sussex

Target Degrees

• Full-time master's programmes at Sussex University

The expectations are: 

• Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE)
• Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
• Courses at IDS
• Early Years in Education MA (with Early Years Teacher status)
• Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary)
• Online courses
• Schools direct teaching courses
• Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. those receiving ESRC 1+3 funding)

Target Group of People 

• International and EU students who have been offered places for specific full-time master's degrees at Sussex University.

Number of Scholarships 

• They offer up to 100 scholarships.

Value of Scholarships 

• Each scholarship is worth £5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes.
• Starting a full-time master's degree in September.
• Paying for your studies yourself.
• Have excellent academic grades.

How to Apply 

• First, you must receive and accept an offer to study at Sussex for an eligible master's degree.
• After receiving your offer, you must complete a separate application form online. The deadline for this is May 1st.

17. Bristol University Think Big Scholarships 

Bristol University is setting aside £500,000 to help bright international students study there. They offer two types of scholarships: Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and Think Big Postgraduate scholarships.

Target Universities 

• Bristol University

Target Degrees

• For undergraduates: Any full-time course, except Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science.
• For postgraduates: Any one-year, full-time programme, or specific two-year programmes like MSc Social Work and MA Law.

Target Group of People 

• International students who want to start full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at Bristol University in September.

Value of Scholarships 

• For undergraduates, Scholarships are worth £6,500 or £13,000 per year and cover only tuition fees.
• For postgraduates: Scholarships are worth £6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 per year and cover only tuition fees.
• Some students may also get a living cost bursary of £3,000 during their first year.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes.
• Applying for a full-time undergraduate programme (except Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science), a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme, or one of the eligible two-year programmes (MSc Social Work and MA Law) at Bristol University in September.

How to Apply 

• Use the International Scholarships online application form to apply for both Think Big Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships.
• For undergraduate scholarships, the deadline is the 26th of February at 10 am (UK time).
• For postgraduate scholarships, the deadline is the 29th of April, at 10 am (UK time).

18. Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship for International Students 

The Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarships offer talented and ambitious students from around the world the opportunity to study at one of the UK's top universities.

Target Universities

• University of Warwick

Target Degrees 

• Any full-time undergraduate course at Warwick University, except for the MBChB course.

Target Group of People 

• International students who are paying international fees.

Number of Scholarships

• They offer about 20 full-fee scholarships, 160 half-fee scholarships, and 70 awards of £2,000.

Value of Scholarships 

• Full-fee scholarships cover all tuition fees.
• Half-fee scholarships cover half of the tuition fees.
• £2,000 awards provide additional financial support.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be paying for your studies yourself.
• Classified as an 'overseas' or 'international-fee paying' student for tuition fees.

How to Apply 

• Applied for a full-time undergraduate course at Warwick starting in Autumn before the UCAS application deadline of 31st January.
• Submit a scholarship application before 12:00 pm, 20 March, BST.
• By 16 May, you must have received an offer of a place to study at Warwick starting in September.
• To apply for the Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarships, you must apply for a full-time undergraduate course at Warwick University starting in Autumn before the UCAS application deadline of 31 January. 
• If you are eligible, the university will contact you about how to apply for the scholarship. Make sure to submit your scholarship application by the 20th March, BST.

19. UCL Global Masters Scholarships for International Students 

The UCL Global Masters Scholarship is for international students from poorer backgrounds who want to study full-time for a Master's degree at University College London.

Target Universities

• University College London, UK

Target Degree

• Any postgraduate taught Masters Degree Programme offered at UCL, but not distance-learning programmes.

Target Group of People 

• International students from lower-income backgrounds.

Number of Scholarships 

• Up to 85 scholarships are available, including five specifically for students from India.

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship is worth £15,000 and is for one year only unless your full-time programme lasts for two years. 
• If it does, the scholarship will be split, with half paid each year.

Eligibility Criteria 

• They have to be from any country outside the UK.
• Must pay the Overseas fee rate.
• Come from a lower income background.
• Have submitted an application for a full-time Master's degree at UCL.

How to Apply 

• First, you need to apply for admission to UCL, including submitting references.
• Then, apply for the scholarship through an online application form before 5 pm BST, 7 May.

20. Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Programme is for students from Africa, India, or certain Commonwealth countries who want to do a Master's Degree at the University of Nottingham and help develop their home country.

Target Universities 

• University of Nottingham

Target Degrees

• Full-time Master's Degree Programmes (including MRes) at Nottingham University starting in October.
• Courses in these faculties: 
  • Engineering, 
  • Medicine & Health Sciences, 
  • Science, 
  • Social Science.

Find Engineering related scholarships at: Engineering Scholarships in the UK

Target Group of People 

Citizens of the Following Countries Can Apply for the Scholarship
Africa (all nations)	Anguilla	Antigua and Barbuda	Bangladesh
Barbados	Belize	Bermuda	British Virgin Islands
Brunei	Cayman Islands	Dominica	Falkland Islands
Fiji	Gibraltar	Grenada	Guyana
India	Jamaica	Kiribati	Malaysia
Maldives	Montserrat	Nauru	Nepal
Pakistan	Papua New Guinea	Pitcairn Islands	Samoa
Solomon Islands	Sri Lanka	St Helena	St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia	St Vincent and the Grenadines	Tonga	Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha	Turks and Caicos Islands	Tuvalu and Vanuatu	-

Value of Scholarships 

• The scholarship covers 50-100% of the tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be from Africa, India, or one of the specific Commonwealth countries listed above.
• Classified as an overseas student for fee purposes.
• Have the offer to start a full-time master's (including MRes) at Nottingham University in the faculties mentioned earlier.

How to Apply 

• First, you need to apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time master's (including MRes) at Nottingham University.
• Then, apply for the scholarship through the University's application system, NottinghamHub, in the scholarships section.
• The deadline for applications is the 17th of April.

How to Get a Scholarship to Study in the United Kingdom?

Studying in the United Kingdom can be very expensive for international students compared to domestic students. Students, hence, need help continuing their higher education abroad. The financial burden, alongside the academic pressure, can be challenging to handle for students.  Pursue your passion rather than stressing about the finances and negatively impacting your studies. How so? Get a scholarship that suits you and your financial status the best. Then, continue to perform well for the annual renewal of your scholarship.  However, the real issue of “how to get a scholarship” persists. If you are an international student and need support or feedback on your scholarship applications, you can contact counsellors at CounsellingX. Find the counsellors of your liking and connect with them for a free consultation.