Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Top 25 UK Scholarships for International Students

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Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme which offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university. Most Chevening Scholarships cover: tuition fees; a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual); an economy class return airfare to the UK; additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue Master’s and PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).  Each Scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, personal maintaining allowance, thesis grant (if applicable), initial arrival allowance, among others.

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Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are full-cost awards for graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.  The scholarships are open to all international students from all over the world.  A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge namely: university fees, maintenance allowances, airfare, and some dependant’s allowance.  About 100 new Gates Scholars are awarded annually.
Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford
Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world.   The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards that supports exceptional international students from selected countries at the University of Oxford.   A Rhodes Scholarship covers all university fees, personal stipend, health insurance, and airfare to and from the student’s home country.  A class of 83 Scholars are selected each year.
See Also Oxford’s Clarendon Scholarships and Weidenfeld Scholarship Programme
Cardiff University Elite International Scholarships (UK)
In recognition of the outstanding talent of many international students, Cardiff University offers a highly prestigious International Scholarship Fund designed to attract and reward the brightest students.  The scholarships are available at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught (Masters) levels. The scholarships will cover full tuition fees for the duration of the studies.
University of Birmingham Scholarships for International Students
The University of Birmingham is offering 18 individual scholarships for international candidates commencing a one year Masters programme.  The scholarships are worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for a one year masters course. These awards are for tuition fees only and cannot be used for maintenance/living costs.
ISH-London Met Scholarship Scheme
London Metropolitan University and International Students House (ISH) offers a joint scholarship programme for international students from selected countries who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree Programme at the University.   The scholarship programme offers a full tuition fee scholarship and includes one year’s free accommodation at International Students House.
Bristol University International Office Scholarships
The University of Bristol is offering ten International Office Scholarships for new international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University.  The scholarships are worth £8,500 which can go towards your tuition fee.
University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships
The International Ambassador Scholarship recognises and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to pursue a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at University of West London. The scholars will act as international ambassadors for the University of West London.  Up to 100 scholarships are worth up to £5,000 ($7,500 USD) which can go toward tuition fees.
University of West England Global Student Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.  This includes the Global Student Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the Global Student Support/International Development Office.  The scholarships cover the full tuition fee.
Sheffield Hallam University Transform Together Scholarships
Transform Together scholarships are open to international and European Union (non UK) students applying to study a full-time postgraduate or undergraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University. The scholarships include a full fee waiver (100% discount) for postgraduate courses and half fee waiver (50% discount) for each year of an undergraduate course (subject to successful progression).
University of Westminster International Scholarships
University of Westminster awards scholarships to eligible students from any developing country who wish to study in the UK and pursue a full-time Masters degree in any field of study at the University of Westminster.  The scholarship awards full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
See also Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships and Westminster Full Tuition Fee Waivers

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Scholarship for Studi in UK

If you’ve got a yearning for fish n’ chips, tea and drizzle, you’re probably considering undertaking further study in the UK.

But UK education doesn’t come cheap these days, and it is for this reason that scholarships and similar funding opportunities are becoming so highly sought after. Although this means that scholarship funding is extremely competitive, it also means that more and more scholarships are being implemented in order to internationalize the education system.
Below is a selection of UK scholarships for study in the UK, funded by the UK government, external organizations as well as individual universities keen on enrolling fresh, international blood.

Government-funded UK scholarships for international students

British Chevening ScholarshipsUK scholarships for international students funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partnered organizations. The scholarships provide full or part funding for full-time graduate programs in any subject.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countriesscholarships for international students funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for masters and PhD students from developing commonwealth countries to study in the UK. The full list of eligible countries is available here.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities – UK scholarships for international students undertaking taught master’s programs in the UK. Programs studied must be demonstrably relevant to the development of technology, economy or society within the student’s country of origin.

British Council Scotland Scholarships

British Council Scotland Scholarships are intended to support gifted drama students from Argentina, Brazil, India and Pakistan who would otherwise be unable to attend the summer school. Four Scholarships for the 2-week Theatre and Performance course will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Each scholarship will cover the summer school’s course and accommodation fees, which includes the cost of all tuition, accommodation, most meals, a social and cultural programme and full use of the University of Edinburgh library. Please note the scholarship does not cover travel expenses or spending money.
Applications for this scholarship are now invited from undergraduate or postgraduate students in Theatre and Performance.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, 20th March 2015. 

Source: http://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/british-council-scotland-scholarships