How to apply 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 could 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 in your shortlist, 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 ability in academics.
- 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 UK University, especially international students. However, many universities set a deadline for application 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 above universities might be eligible for one of the following Scholarship scheme 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)
University wise Scholarships-
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Birmingham
- Swansea University
- University of Dundee
- University of East Anglia
- University of Essex
- University of Liverpool
- University of Reading
- University of Surrey
- University of Leicester
- Northumbria University
- Aston University
- Bangor University
- Middlesex University London
- University of Plymouth
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Coventry University
- Cranfield University
- De Montfort University
- Keele University
- Teesside University
- University of Buckingham
- The University of East London
- Ulster University
- University for the Creative Arts – UCA
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Greenwich
- University of Portsmouth
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Lancaster University
- Newcastle University
- Queen’s University Belfast
- University of Kent
- Durham University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of York
- Birkbeck, University of London
- City, University of London
- Brunel University London
- University of Strathclyde
- Arts University Bournemouth
- Birmingham City University
- BPP University
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Kingston University
- London South Bank University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Solent University, Southampton
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Bradford
- University College Birmingham
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Chester
- University of Hertfordshire-
- University of Lincoln
- University of Roehampton, London