UK Scholarships

Every year hundreds of international students rely on Scholarships awarded by the British Government to help them study in the UK. Whilst competition is fierce for certain scholarships, as long as students are eligible - subject to the set criteria - the British council encourages them to apply.
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Are there any scholarships for international students?
This article explains the ways that you might be able to get a scholarship to study in Britain. Your local British Council office will be able to give you more information about applying for your grant.

You should not travel to the UK or begin a course of studies without making sure that you have enough money to pay your academic fees and living expenses. Unless you are a European Union (EU) national, it is impossible to get a grant once you have left your own country.

Can I apply for a grant?
The competition for grants to study in the UK is very strong. Most grant-making organisations will insist that you meet some very strict requirements and you may have to be nominated by your government to get a scholarship from the UK government. If you do not meet all the requirements for a scholarship, then you will not be considered. When you apply for a scholarship, remember:

* You must apply for your scholarship at least one year before your course starts. Deadlines vary, so you must check that you know what the deadline is before applying.
* Your application should be clear and concise. You should use the grant-making body's application form, if it has one.
* Many of the grant-making bodies will only give small amounts of money, which would not cover the full cost of a course.

Where do I start?
Most scholarships for study in the UK are funded by the British Government and are paid to another government for its students, either directly or through an organisation such as the British Council.

The first thing you should do, therefore, is to contact your own Ministry of Education or Education Department, which will have details of most schemes and will also be able to advise you on your own government's conditions for studying abroad.

You should also contact the nearest British Council office in your own country, which should have details of scholarship schemes and will also be able to give you information on educational courses and on living in Britain. If there is no British Council office, then contact the nearest British Embassy or High Commission.

For many scholarship schemes, it is necessary to apply well in advance of the start of the course, often at least one year, and generally you must apply in your own country.

What Scholarships are available?