17 Scholarships for International Students to Study in UK

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By Whizstorm 2020-03-03

SCHOLARSHIPS for Study in UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the finest educational institutions in the world and from ages, scholars from around the globe aspire to study in the UK. It has the educational infrastructure and expertise that very few countries can provide. The schools in the UK offer programs in unique disciplines that are not available in other universities. In late 2019, the government of the UK also passed regulations permitting international students to stay back and work in the UK for 2 years after completion of their course. Also, due to the high number of applicants to the universities in the UK and the high cost of education, many scholarships are available which assist the students and help them afford advanced study programs in British universities. International students who are applying for a mainstream degree course that will escalate their chances to secure the best jobs in the market mostly seek scholarships. 

Let us have a look at the scholarships available in the UK for Bachelor’s, Masters and Ph.D. 

 

Scholarships:

 

Sr. no. Name of the Scholarship Target students Courses covered Host institution Description/ Amount Range
1 Bristol University Think Big Scholarships International students

Bachelors/Masters Degree

(except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science)

 
University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Awards of approx. £5,000 and £10,000 are available to Bachelor’s students


Awards valued at £5,000, £10,000 and £20,000 are offered to Postgraduate students

 
2 International Ambassador Scholarships at University of West London Non-EU International Students Bachelors/Masters Degree University of West London, UK

Approx. 100 scholarships offered.

Approx. £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of study. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and enthusiasm demonstrated by students to enroll with the university.

 
3 Transform Together Scholarships for International and European Union (non-UK) Students International and European Union (non-UK) students Bachelors/Masters Degree Sheffield Hallam University in the UK A fee waiver of (50% discount) is offered to postgraduate and undergraduate courses for the first year of study.
4 Westminster Undergraduate Full Scholarships Students from developing countries. Bachelor’s Degree University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Scholarship includes: 

Full accommodation expenses, living costs, flights to and from London, and full tuition fee waivers.

 
5 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities Nationals of an eligible Commonwealth country Masters Degree DFID/UK Universities, Participating universities in the UK The scholarship is usually for one year. The scholarship covers tuition, examination fees, airfare from your home country to the UK, return airfare, warm clothing allowance, study travel grant, excess baggage allowance, and a stipend of £1,084/ month, or £1,330/ month for students studying at universities in the London metropolitan area,
6 University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships Non-UK/EU International students Masters Degree University of Sussex, United Kingdom 25 scholarships awarded. The scholarship covers 50% of international tuition fees and is offered for one academic year.
7 UWE Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students International students Masters Degree, except LPC, MBA, GDL, MSc Robotics BPTC, and Ph.D.‘s The University of the West of England, Bristol, UK 50% of tuition fees for one academic year. Every year for international students, the University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships.
8 Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships Nationals (or permanently domiciled in) of Africa, India, or one of the countries  of the Commonwealth nations

Masters (MS) Degree

Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science

 
The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom 50-100% support towards tuition fee
9 Humanitarian Scholarship at the University of Dundee Refugee Students from the UK or students under Humanitarian Protection, EU citizens, international students Masters Degree University of Dundee The Scholarship will provide a full tuition fee waiver for the year of study along with accommodation costs and a monthly stipend. The value is approx. £38,500.
10 The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh International students from eligible developing countries listed on the official website.

Masters Degree in

Biomedical Sciences/

Cardiovascular Biology/

Human/

MPH Public Health/ Anatomy/

Medical Sciences/Integrative Neuroscience/

Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Repair

Science/ Research Reproductive Sciences/ Communication & Public Engagement

 
University of Edinburgh, UK

Number of scholarships-2 

Every scholarship covers full overseas tuition fees for one academic year.

 
11 The University of Lincoln India Scholarship Indian students Masters Degree The University of Lincoln Scholarship per student: Pound 5,000
12 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries Citizens who officially hold the  refugee status granted by an eligible Commonwealth country Masters Degree A UK university which holds a part funding agreement with the CSC (commonwealth scholarship commission)

Scholarship covers 

airfare to and from the UK,

stipend, tuition and examination fees, an initial arrival allowance, thesis grant, etc

 
13 Jeroen Ensink Memorial Fund Scholarship at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Students from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, engaged in improving public health in countries listed under the low- or middle- income category

Masters Degree

 (Masters in Public Health for Development)

 
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

No. of Scholarships offered: 1

  • full-time overseas tuition fees

  • a tax-free stipend

  • Airfare from home country

    to the UK and return fare

14 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships International students Ph.D. Degree University of Edinburgh, UK 30 scholarships for Ph.D. Research Programme are offered and covers the difference between the tuition fee to UK students and that chargeable to an overseas student.
15 Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships Students categorized as ‘overseas’ students for fees purpose Ph.D. Degree University of Warwick, UK

30 scholarships for Ph.D. are awarded and cover:

  • Overseas tuition fees (worth up to £24,010)

  • Maintenance stipend

  • Length of funding: 3.5 years

16 IOE-ISH Centenary Doctoral Scholarships International students from low- and middle-income countries Doctoral Programmes Institute of Education at University College London The scholarship covers tuition fees by IOE and accommodation by ISH. It is tenable for 3 academic years provided students are achieving the expected progress.
17 International Studentship Scheme at University of Hull   Bachelors, Masters degree University of Hull Partial Funding, tuition fee discount of up to £3,500/ year.

 

Whizstorm recommends students visit the respective university websites to find the latest & updated information on scholarships provided by the university. 

 

You can also contact Whizstorm to consult our educational counselors for further information on study abroad programs & relevant scholarships.

 

 

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