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Scholarships in UK for Indian Students

The UK is a popular destination for international students, especially Indians. The significant number of world-class universities and colleges has led to the country's importance. They have several universities that top the QS World University Rankings list. At the same time, the UK is never a cheap country to study in. If you wish to learn in the UK and know more about the scholarships, fellowships, and other financial aids the country provides, you can read further and know everything in detail.

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Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students in UK


S. No.

Name of Scholarship

Description 

Eligibility 

Amount in GBP

1

Mary Trevalyan Hardship Fund

The International Student House sponsors this scholarship

It is open to students of all Undergraduate disciplines

GBP 400 - GBP 600

2

ARU Sports Scholarships

The scholarship is provided by the Anglia Ruskin University

Students in ARU with a good sports record are eligible

GBP 1400 - GBP 12,500

3

Academic Excellence Scholarships

This scholarship is open to nationals of selected countries

All students in the University of Lincoln are eligible for it

GBP 5000 off on tuition fees

4

International Ambassador Scholarship

The University of West London offers it to all international students

The scholarship is available for all students in the university

GBP 5000

5

Leeds International Foundation Year Scholarships

The University of Leeds offers partial funding to students

All Bachelor’s students of Business, Economics, Management, Finance, & Human Resources are eligible

GBP 3000

6

Bradford Undergraduate Bursary Scheme

The University of Bradford provides partial funding to students

All Bachelor’s students in the university are eligible

Year 1-GBP 500,

Year 2-GBP 600,

Year 3 & above - GBP 700

7

Transform Together Scholarships

The Sheffield Hallam University provides partial funding to students

All students admitted in the university are eligible to apply

50% off on tuition fees

8

Dr Julian Kay-Butler Scholarship

Students get partial funding with this scholarship by the University of St Andrews

All Bachelor’s Medicine students from Scotland are eligible

GBP 4000

9

Agnes K. Missirian Scholarship

The Armenian International Women’s Association hosts this scholarship

All female Armenian students are eligible to get this scholarship

GBP 2000

10

Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship Program

It is open to students from selected nations

Students pursuing their UG Degree in Entrepreneurship & Business are eligible

GBP 500

Masters Scholarships in UK


S. No.

Name of Scholarship

Description 

Eligibility 

Amount in GBP

1

British Chevening Scholarships for International Scholarships

Ranked one of the top scholarships in the UK, it gives total financial support for the first year

Indian students with 2 years of work experience are eligible

GBP 18,000

2

A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

This is provided to ELT Master’s students for a year

Indian students with a three year work experience as a teacher are eligible

Monthly stipend that covers costs of tuition, living, language test, & visa

3

Sports Scholarships

The Bournemouth University gives this scholarship

All students who excel in sports are eligible

GBP 5000

4

King Abdullah Foreign Fellowship Program

The Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia provides total funding to students

All Saudi Nationals pursuing particular courses in the university are eligible

Monthly stipend + full coverage of tuition fees & travel expenses

5

Family Scholarship

The Queens University Belfast funds this scholarship

Students of particular courses in the university are eligible

20% off on Year 1 fees

6

NLB Scholarships

The National Library Board, Singapore offers total funding to students of selected universities

Singapore students with excellent academic record & leadership skills are eligible

Variable amount

7

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships

It covers tuition fees of students from University of London

All students from the university are eligible

GBP 1000 - GBP 5000

8

Society for Underwater Technology Educational Support Fund

The Society for Underwater Technology provides partial funding

Students of particular disciplines in all universities are eligible

GBP 2000 - GBP 4000

9

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant

The foundation gives grant to students

Students pursuing Arts in all universities are eligible

GBP 10,597 - GBP 12,462

10

Rhodes Scholarship

This is given to Indian students who wish to pursue a PG degree

Academic excellence is the basis of this scholarship

GBP 59,490

MBA SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE UK


S. No.

Name of Scholarship

Description 

Eligibility 

Amount in GBP

1

British Chevening Scholarships for International Scholarships

Ranked one of the top scholarships in the UK, it gives total financial support for the first year

Indian students with 2 years of work experience are eligible

GBP 18,000

2

A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

This is provided to ELT Master’s students for a year

Indian students with a three year work experience as a teacher are eligible

Monthly stipend that covers costs of tuition, living, language test, & visa

3

Sports Scholarships

The Bournemouth University gives this scholarship

All students who excel in sports are eligible

GBP 5000

4

King Abdullah Foreign Fellowship Program

The Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia provides total funding to students

All Saudi Nationals pursuing particular courses in the university are eligible

Monthly stipend + full coverage of tuition fees & travel expenses

5

Family Scholarship

The Queens University Belfast funds this scholarship

Students of particular courses in the university are eligible

20% off on Year 1 fees

6

NLB Scholarships

The National Library Board, Singapore offers total funding to students of selected universities

Singapore students with excellent academic record & leadership skills are eligible

Variable amount

7

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships

It covers tuition fees of students from University of London

All students from the university are eligible

GBP 1000 - GBP 5000

8

Society for Underwater Technology Educational Support Fund

The Society for Underwater Technology provides partial funding

Students of particular disciplines in all universities are eligible

GBP 2000 - GBP 4000

9

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant

The foundation gives grant to students

Students pursuing Arts in all universities are eligible

GBP 10,597 - GBP 12,462

10

Rhodes Scholarship

This is given to Indian students who wish to pursue a PG degree

Academic excellence is the basis of this scholarship

GBP 59,490

PhD SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE UK


S. No.

Name of Scholarship

Description 

Eligibility 

Amount in GBP

1

Clarendon Scholarship

This is one of the most famous scholarships in the UK

If you apply to the Oxford University, you will automatically be considered eligible for this

100% off on tuition fees + GBP 15,609

2

University of Exeter - PhD Scholarship

All PhD students of Finance & Economics can apply

All students of the university will be eligible

GBP 19,000

3

Chemical Engineering PhD Scholarship

The Imperial College provides 10 fully-funded scholarships

You should have a First Class Master’s degree in the discipline 

GBP 21,400

4

Graduate Teaching Fellowship

The University of Liverpool provides the GTF

This is a merit-based fellowship

GBP 15,609 + 100% off on tuition fees

5

Doctoral Scholarship in Biology & Statistics

The University of St Andrews funds this scholarship

This is offered to qualified students of Biology & Statistics

GBP 15,609

6

Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Program

This scholarship is offered by the University of Cambridge

You will automatically be considered for it if you are admitted in a college of Cambridge University

University compensation fee + GBP 6000 personal allowance + GBP 18,000 stipend + student visa coverage

7

International Business Department Scholarship

This is funded by the University of Leeds

All students of the university enrolled in the discipline will be eligible

GBP 15,609

8

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Students pursuing their PhD in Arts and Heritage Conservation, & Humanities can apply

Students who are permanent residents of India & who return to India after their studies are eligible

GBP 500 - GBP 600

9

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Students pursuing full-time programs in the University of Cambridge can apply

Academic excellence & leadership abilities are the parameters on which eligibility is judged

GBP 17,500 + 2 way air ticket + visa costs + immigration health surcharge

10

Carnegie PhD Scholarships

The Carnegie Trust provides scholarship to all students in the universities of Scotland

A  First class Honors degree from a Scottish University is needed to be eligible

GBP 17,400

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE UK


S. No.

Name of University

Name of Scholarship

Description 

Eligibility 

Amount in GBP

1

University of Cambridge

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

This is available for Master’s & PhD students

All students of particular courses are eligible

GBP 17,500 stipend + health insurance + GBP 2000 academic development funding + GBP 10,120 family allowance

2

University of West London

International Ambassador Scholarship

It is offered only on the first year

All UG & PG students of the university are eligible

GBP 5000 off on tuition fees

3

Imperial College 

Imperial College London PhD Scholarships

It offers 10 fully-funded scholarships

This is a merit-based scholarship

100% off on tuition fees + GBP 16,553

4

Simmons University

Kotzon Scholarship

This is offered to Undergraduate students

Students with a GPA of at least 3.3 are eligible

100% off on tuition fees + room & board fees

5

University of Bristol

Think Big Scholarship

All UG & PG students can apply for it

Students receiving no other scholarship with 100% tuition waiver can apply

GBP 20,000

6

University of Stirling

GEMS International Undergraduate Scholarship

All overseas students in the university can apply

All full-time UG students are eligible for it

GBP 2000 off on tuition fees

7

University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia Scholarship

This is open to all Master’s students

This is given based on academic excellence

GBP 4000

8

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship

This is offered to all Doctoral students of the university

You should possess outstanding academic merit to be eligible

GBP 4251

9

University of West England

UWE Chancellor’s Scholarship 

All Master’s students in the university can apply

You should be admitted only based on your IELTS score

50% off on tuition fees

10

University of Nottingham

Developing Solutions Scholarship

This scholarship is provided to 105 Master’s students

All students from any of the Commonwealth countries are eligible

50% - 100% off on tuition fees

HOW TO GET SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE UK?

The UK provides scholarships of several kinds to international students and you can choose which suits you best. The scholarships are classified on the basis of course, university, program etc. It is assured that you will find at least a couple of scholarships that serve you. You can contact AECC for more information on scholarships and other related things. A few tips that will help you get scholarships are:
  • Fill up the maximum number of applications: The UK provides several scholarships to students and it is a good thing that you list out whichever you are eligible to get. This article contains information on several scholarships, and you can apply to all those for which you qualify. In this way, you will be left with at least one.
  • Read the guidelines carefully: The procedures and requirements of each scholarship are provided in detail, and you should read them carefully. Keep note of the eligibility criteria, deadline etc.
  • Ask for assistance: If you are stuck up anywhere in your application and are confused about what to do, do not hesitate to contact AECC. We will provide you with the right help. If you submit a faulty application, you will lose the chance to get a good scholarship.

FAQs About Scholarships in United Kingdom

How can I get scholarships to study in the UK?

The UK provides a list of scholarships for international students. You just have to fill out the application form within the deadline. AECC provides a detailed description of them. 

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