How to apply for UK university scholarships?
Scholarship deadlines are usually many months prior to the start of the course. So, you need to apply for a course of study at the university before you can try for the scholarships.
To start your search, follow the below steps:
Search the course database for the subject you are interested in and save your results.
When you have shortlisted a few courses, check the profiles of selected universities to get more details.
Visit the university websites of your choice and search for scholarships for international students.
Consider these points when you start your search:
All UK scholarships are not offered based on financial need; most of them will evaluate your academic ability.
You can apply for scholarships when you are applying for the course at the university or after you have applied.
Scholarships Deadline
There are numerous scholarships available for students aiming to attend a UK University, especially international students. However, many universities set a deadline for applications quite early in the year, as there would be hundreds of applicants, and hence it is advisable to start early.
The UK universities are offering plenty of scholarship options for international students. An international student applying to the above universities might be eligible for one of the following Scholarship schemes in the UK:
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)
