Every international student in the UK would love the opportunity to receive some financial relief. While most believe this is only possible for a small percentage of top students, this is not always the case. Thus, we’ve gathered a list of  college and university scholarships for those students who choose to study abroad in the UK.   In the UK, there are two main types of scholarships for international students. The first one includes government-funded scholarships, which are under government control and the second one includes scholarships, which are under the control of the universities. The offered scholarships are usually provided to outstanding students or those who perform exceptionally well but don’t necessarily have the resources needed to continue their studies.  

 UK Government Scholarships for International Students 

  The scholarships for students who study abroad in the UK from the government are the Chevening scholarship and the Commonwealth scholarship. The Chevening scholarships are usually given to outstanding scholars from eligible countries. Typically this scholarship is given to those who want to pursue one-year postgraduate degrees and it covers the tuition fees, as well as a small living allowance. Please note that possessing a certain amount of work experience is a prerequisite for this scholarship.   The commonwealth scholarship is  targeted to Commonwealth nationals who want to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees in the UK. Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) in the UK, the Commonwealth scholarship for international students in the UK covers personal allowance, tuition and examination fees along with other fees, where applicable.  

 University Scholarships for Students Who Study Abroad in the UK 

  The scholarships given by universities to international students in the UK are quite diverse. Where some scholarships require outstanding performance, others may have different requirements such as work experience essays.   

1) University of the West of England Global Student Scholarships

More than £100,000 are offered to international students each year by the University of the West of England. Their scholarship includes the Global Student Scholarships for international students, wherein the student is required to undertake an internship and to work within the Global Student Support.  

2) University of Bradford Scholarships for Developing Countries in Crisis

If you are from a developing country in crisis, the University of Bradford will cover your full tuition fees, accommodation and £3,500 for living costs.  

3) Gates Cambridge Scholarships

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships only cover outstanding international applicants pursuing full-time postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.   

4) Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships

Targeted at non-EU students, this scholarship provides them with  as much as £3,000 and  their tuition fees for one academic year are covered by this scholarship at Edinburgh University.    

5) ISH-London Met Scholarship Scheme

London Metropolitan University and the ISH award a scholarship to international students from a  specific list of countries. The scholarship covers  accommodation and tuition fees and are for postgraduate courses.     On a final note, scholarships in the UK are given to a huge number of students each year. If you want to benefit from these scholarships, make sure you do your research. You may never know whether or not and where you are eligible for a scholarship.   If you are studying abroad in the UK and are looking for ways to earn or save money, make sure you check out our article about saving money as an international student in the UK here.  

6) Newcastle University Undergraduate Scholarships 

These scholarships are normally for first year undergraduate students and are based on academic performance and merit.    For more information, check out their website here.