Application adviceSix top tips on applying for a scholarship
Read our essential advice on how to apply for a scholarship, from eligibility criteria to tailoring your application.
Deciding to study in the UK is an investment in your future. A prestigious degree from the UK is a valuable and transformative experience and will take your education - and your employability - to the next level.
There are many funding options available for international students who want to study in the UK. They range from part-funding, for example paying part of your fees, to full-funding which covers programme fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK.
You can search for the right scholarship for you on the course and scholarships finder below.
The UK government runs a variety of scholarship programmes to financially support international students who are looking for help funding their studies in the UK.
The three main UK government scholarships on offer are:
GREAT Scholarships are scholarships to UK universities across a variety of subjects, for students from 18 countries. Applications for 2025-26 are open.
Chevening Scholarships offers fully funded master's degrees in the UK. Learn more about one of the UK's most prestigious scholarships.
Commonwealth Scholarships are UK university scholarships given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.
The UK government offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and additional financial support to students from a large number of countries.
You can visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website to find out more about the funding available if you are studying in the UK as a postgraduate student, including whether or not you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Just scroll down to the relevant section of the webpage.
UKCISA is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.
Many universities offer fully-funded postgraduate studentships for PhD programmes. Find out more.
Many UK higher-education institutions offer their own scholarship programmes.
These are offered based on a number of factors, which can be broadly split out into the following categories:
Always check out different institutions’ websites to discover what is available, and take a look at specialist websites like Postgraduate Studentships and Prospects for curated information that covers different institutions.
Read our essential advice on how to apply for a scholarship, from eligibility criteria to tailoring your application.
A.S. Hornby Trust Scholarship
Scholarships for English language teachers to develop their English language skills
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
Master's and doctoral courses (for study in the UK and distance learning), plus academic, professional and medical fellowships
GREAT Scholarships
Scholarships for one-year master's courses across a range of subjects at a variety of UK universities.
British Council scholarships for women in STEM
Scholarships for women undertaking master's degrees in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course at one of 19 UK universities.
Global Wales Scholarships for International Students
Global Wales offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for international students.
Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Scholarships
Doctoral studies, research, visiting fellows and Scottish summer school
Marshall Sherfield Fellowships
Post-doctoral research in science and engineering at any university in the UK
While undergraduate scholarships and bursaries for EU and international students studying in the UK are less common than they are for postgraduate studies, they do exist. You just need to know where to look for them.
Funding for EU and international undergraduate students in the UK can generally be split into two categories: those offered by UK universities themselves and those offered by third parties - usually governments or organisations in your home country.
You can visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website to find out more about the funding available if you are studying in the UK as an undergraduate student, including whether or not you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Just scroll down to the relevant section of the webpage.
You can also visit the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK (UCAS)’s page about scholarships, grants, and bursaries: EU and international students for more detailed information on what to look out for and where.
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