The best UK scholarships for international students
Any student who has done even a little bit of research into studying abroad will know it doesn’t tend to come cheap.
With flights, health insurance, visa and processing costs, rising tuition costs in most countries, as well as sky-high living expenses, you’re going to need a decent-sized bank account for that coveted overseas stint.
But what if you and your family don’t have thousands saved up and ready to spend on your education? Don’t give up on the dream 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, or how to apply.
So here are some of the best scholarships to study abroad in the UK you could be eligible for:
The majority of the scholarships pay for your tuition fees, as well as a living allowance, return flights from your country to the UK, and sometimes more to cover other expenditure.
Applications open in August 2018 for the 2019/20 academic year and you can apply here.
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) provides funding for tuition fees, exam fees, airfare cover to and from the UK, a personal maintenance allowance, “initial arrival allowance” to cover extra costs in the first few days, exam fees and even a thesis grant if needed.
You can check regulations in your country and apply for the 2019/20 academic year here.
With flights, health insurance, visa and processing costs, rising tuition costs in most countries, as well as sky-high living expenses, you’re going to need a decent-sized bank account for that coveted overseas stint.
But what if you and your family don’t have thousands saved up and ready to spend on your education? Don’t give up on the dream 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, or how to apply.
So here are some of the best scholarships to study abroad in the UK you could be eligible for:
Through the UK government
Chevening Scholarships
The UK government offers a global scholarship programme called “Chevening”. It is open to all international students who meet the Chevening eligibility criteria, which states you must have applied for at least three degree courses in the UK, usually one-year Master’s courses.The majority of the scholarships pay for your tuition fees, as well as a living allowance, return flights from your country to the UK, and sometimes more to cover other expenditure.
Applications open in August 2018 for the 2019/20 academic year and you can apply here.
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships
If you are from a “Commonwealth country” and are hoping to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK then the Commonwealth Scholarship could be for you.The UK Department for International Development (DFID) provides funding for tuition fees, exam fees, airfare cover to and from the UK, a personal maintenance allowance, “initial arrival allowance” to cover extra costs in the first few days, exam fees and even a thesis grant if needed.
You can check regulations in your country and apply for the 2019/20 academic year here.
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