The UK government and other organisations in the UK offer a range of international student scholarships and awards.
Here is a brief look at some of the major scholarships and awards.
British Chevening Scholarships
The British Chevening Scholarship scheme aims to bring future leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers to the UK for a period of postgraduate study. To be eligible, you should have a proven record of success and have the potential to rise to a position of power and influence in your chosen career.
Chevening awards are given annually to students from a wide variety of countries. They cover all or part of the cost of a one-year postgraduate course in the UK. Once you have completed the course, you will be expected to return to your home country.
The British Chevening Scholarship scheme aims to bring future leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers to the UK for a period of postgraduate study. To be eligible, you should have a proven record of success and have the potential to rise to a position of power and influence in your chosen career.
Chevening awards are given annually to students from a wide variety of countries. They cover all or part of the cost of a one-year postgraduate course in the UK. Once you have completed the course, you will be expected to return to your home country.
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
The CSFP is aimed at Commonwealth citizens who can make a significant contribution to their home country after studying in the UK. If you are from a developing country in the Commonwealth, your chosen area of work is expected to contribute directly to development objectives. If you are from a developed Commonwealth country, you should have the potential to become a leader in your chosen profession.
The CSFP is aimed at Commonwealth citizens who can make a significant contribution to their home country after studying in the UK. If you are from a developing country in the Commonwealth, your chosen area of work is expected to contribute directly to development objectives. If you are from a developed Commonwealth country, you should have the potential to become a leader in your chosen profession.
CSFP Scholarships are usually for between one and three years. They cover the
cost of travel to and from the UK, tuition fees and living expenses. In some
cases an allowance is paid to help with the cost of maintaining your spouse and
family in the UK.
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme assists students from developing Commonwealth countries who would benefit from higher education in the UK. If you are unable to study in the UK for financial reasons and are outside the scope of other British government support schemes, you may be eligible.
To apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you should be:
- of high academic calibre
- intending to study subjects of developmental relevance to your home country
- under 35 years old at the time your course starts
- able to speak fluent English
- not employed by your government or an international organisation
- resident in a developing Commonwealth country
The Royal Society offers incoming fellowships for researchers from North America and Asia. The aim is to attract outstanding post-doctoral scientists to undertake high-quality research at a UK laboratory.
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Under this scheme, 200 awards are available to postgraduate master’s students from Canada,
China, India and the USA. This is part of the Scottish government's continuing
support for the 'brightest and best' students to come and study in Scotland.
