Scholarships
There are various financial support options available to help fund your studies in the UK. This includes scholarships, grants, bursaries, fellowships, financial awards and loans. Receiving financial support could help you achieve your dreams. Scholarship recipients talk about how the opportunity has transformed their lives. They have one piece of advice for students thinking of applying for a scholarship: ‘Just go for it!’
The UK government offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and additional financial support to students from several countries. You can visit the UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) website to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. Many institutions also offer their own financial assistance, and you can check their websites for more information. Lots of universities offer fully-funded postgraduate studentships. You can find out more from your chosen university or from specialist websites like Postgraduate Studentships and Prospects GREAT Scholarships If you're dreaming of a postgraduate degree in the UK but need help funding your studies, a GREAT scholarship could be for you.
Over 300 GREAT scholarships are available from 43 UK universities to students from 13 countries. GREAT scholarships open for applications for the 2021-22 academic year to citizens of Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Make your dreams a reality and explore the scholarships on offer today.
Following are a selections of Global scholarships available to students;
A.S. Hornby Trust Scholarship: Scholarships for English language teachers to develop their English language skills.
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships: Scholarships for postgraduate master's studies in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy. It is available for students from Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Pakistan and USA.
Chevening Fellowships: Short courses or professional/academic research opportunities for mid-career professionals.
Commonwealth Scholarships: Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Master's and doctoral courses (for study in the UK and distance learning), plus academic, professional and medical fellowships. Available for Commonwealth countries.
British Council scholarships for women: STEM Scholarships for women undertaking master's degrees in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course at one of 19 UK universities. Available for Americas, South Asia and South East Asia.Country-specific scholarshipsYoung Cell Scheme Postgraduate master's studies in the EU. Available for Kosovo.
Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Scholarships: It is for Doctoral studies, research, visiting fellows and Scottish summer school. Available for Pakistan.
Marshall Scholarship: For Master's and doctoral courses at any university in the UK. Available for USA.
Marshall Sherfield Fellowships: Post-doctoral research in science and engineering at any university in the UK. Available for USA.
Euraxess UK Research placements in the UK: Available Globally.
Royal Society Grants: For Postdoctoral science research. Available Globally.
Newton Fund PhD: India Short-term PhD placements between UK and Indian institutions. Available for India.
No matter what your finanal needs are, talk to us and we shall advise you and support you in your scholarship applications.
(Information collected from British Council.)