There are 63 active scholarships for international students in United Kingdom worth up to €4000k, from 62 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
Open to early, mid-career and senior researchers of all nationalities who are affiliated with a UKRI-eligible institution and have expertise in social sciences or related interdisciplinary fields such as environmental science, climate studies, economics and public health.
Open to internationally trained sonographers recruited via the NHS England Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) route or already working in the UK NHS in a non-obstetrics role. Applicants must hold a clinical placement in the NHS starting around September 2026, with a minimum of 14 hours per week, and meet King's College London's standard academic and English language entry requirements. The award funds the part-time Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Clinical Ultrasound.
full fundingOpen to early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences who completed a PhD within the last seven years (extensions allowed for documented career breaks) and who are citizens of an ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates. Applicants must not hold a permanent academic position or have previously held an IASH Fellowship, and the research proposal must relate to Official Development Assistance policy or practice and include plans for knowledge exchange in the applicant's home country.
Open to UK Home or Rest of UK fee-paying students who identify as Black British (Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British African, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African, or Other Black background) and have a total household income of £25,000 or less per year. Applicants must have firmly accepted an offer to study a full-time first undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen for the 2026/2027 academic year and must apply for full income-assessed student finance and consent to share the assessment with the university. International and postgraduate students are not eligible.
Open to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries who are employed for at least 12 months by a local public health or research organisation working in areas such as HIV, TB, malaria, antimicrobial resistance, maternal health, or climate-related diseases. Applicants need employer support and a commitment to continued employment after the fellowship, must meet LSHTM's admission requirements for the MSc by Distance Learning, and should hold at least a second-class honours degree or equivalent professional qualification with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Open to AI professionals and researchers who are legally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have resided in the UK for at least 5 years (a security check is required), are employed by a UK-based organisation willing to support a 12-month secondment, and hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience in AI or a related discipline.
Open to international and UK students who have secured an offer for the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc and wish to focus their research project on Tropical African botany. Applicants must show experience in Tropical African botany, a commitment to continuing work in the field after the course, meet UK study and visa requirements, be proficient in English, and not hold another bursary or grant for the same MSc year.
Open to applicants holding or pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field such as computer science, data science, mathematics, engineering, or business and health-related disciplines, who are eligible to study in the UK and who can demonstrate academic excellence and potential in artificial intelligence. The scholarship funds taught master's study at the University of Bristol; applicants from underrepresented or low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
full fundingOpen to UK and international early-career researchers in the arts and humanities who hold an undergraduate degree and are in the final stages of a PhD or have recently completed one. Applicants must have fewer than five years of full-time research experience by 1 October 2026, with allowances for part-time research or mitigating circumstances. Selection is on research excellence and academic potential rather than nationality.
Open to U.S. citizens who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university with a GPA of at least 3.7, graduating within the last ~3 years, who do not already hold a UK degree. Scholars pursue any postgraduate degree at any UK university for one to two years.
For talented young people from around the world to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Around 100 scholars are selected each year from more than 60 countries and constituencies; applications are made in your home country or constituency, each with its own age and eligibility rules.
Open to mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector from eligible countries who hold a degree equivalent to a UK second-class honours (or equivalent professional experience) and have at least five years of work experience. Applicants must commit to returning home after the fellowship; British or dual British citizens and recent His Majesty's Government employees are not eligible. Past UK government award holders may reapply only after a five-year gap with demonstrated career progress.
For citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries (chiefly low- and middle-income) for master's and PhD study in the UK. Applicants apply through a nominating body in their home country (or selected UK universities/agencies) and must usually be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship.
For citizens of eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a one-year taught master's in the UK, who could not otherwise afford to study there. Applicants apply through an approved nominating body in their home country and via the CSC online system.
Open to Chinese nationals who intend to return to China after the fellowship and who have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector. Applicants need a postgraduate-level qualification or equivalent professional training in a relevant field and must not hold British dual nationality. Those who have received UK government-funded scholarships before must observe a 5-year gap. The fellowship is hosted at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee as part of the UK-China Energy Dialogue.
Open to citizens of a Chevening-eligible country (~160 countries) who have an undergraduate degree, at least ~2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, and who intend to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the scholarship. Applicants must secure an unconditional offer for an eligible one-year UK master's by mid-July.
Open to established researchers and research teams with a proven record of research delivery who are based at, or will be hosted by, an eligible not-for-profit organisation in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Projects must propose bold, transformative research aligned with Wellcome's mission to improve health. The award does not cover the lead applicant's own salary, and a researcher may lead only one active Discovery Award submission.
For exceptional students of any nationality applying for a full-time PhD at Imperial College London, who have (or expect) a top undergraduate/master's degree and strong research potential. You apply with or after securing a PhD place and a supervisor; selection is by the department and the scholarship scheme.
full fundingOpen to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Selection weighs academic excellence, a strong fit with the chosen Cambridge course, a clear commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.
For students from low- and lower-middle-income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study a full-time taught master's in the UK. Awards are made jointly (cost-shared) with participating UK universities; you apply through a participating university for an eligible one-year taught master's.
partial fundingFor international (overseas fee-status) students who join the University of Warwick through one of its international partnership routes — for example students from a partner university, an articulation or progression agreement, or a specific country/region partnership. It is a partial tuition-fee reduction; the exact value, number of awards, and eligible partnerships are set by Warwick each year.
Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School who can demonstrate a track record of entrepreneurial action creating positive social or environmental impact, and for whom the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.
Nationals of eligible developing and transition-economy countries applying to an eligible one- or two-year master’s at Oxford, with proven leadership potential and a commitment to return home.
Open to West African nationals (for example from Nigeria and Ghana) seeking to study the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Applicants are generally aged between 25 and 45, hold a strong undergraduate degree (typically second-class upper or above), demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to Africa's public sector, and intend to apply their learning in their home country's public service.
full fundingOpen only to United States citizens who are non-residents of the UK with no prior UK residence, hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with a preferred GPA of 3.7 or higher, and are classified as overseas (non-UK) self-funded students applying for a one-year engineering master's at the University of Sheffield for Autumn 2026 entry.
Open to UK home students and international students applying for postgraduate research (PhD, PhD with research methods training, or a combined 1+3 master's and PhD) in the social sciences at one of the seven NINE partner universities. Applicants must hold or expect a strong undergraduate degree, and many routes value a relevant master's. International students may apply but should check the share of funded places open to overseas applicants and any fee-difference rules under the ESRC funding policy.
Open to international applicants holding an offer for the MSc International Management at Imperial College Business School. Candidates must show a strong track record of leadership across studies, work, internships, and community activity, plus outstanding future leadership potential. A first-class or upper second-class honours degree and a competitive GMAT or GRE score (around 600 or higher preferred) are expected. Non-native English speakers must provide an approved English language proficiency certificate.
full fundingOpen to UK, EU and international students with a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent (lower grades considered with a relevant master's), who meet the university's English requirements and, for +3.5 awards, evidence of completed research training.
Open to UK residents from Muslim communities (with preference for financially disadvantaged households) and to nationals resident in specified Asian and African countries. Applicants must be applying for a new full-time master's or DPhil at the University of Oxford in a subject relevant to the Islamic tradition or the Muslim world, meet the English language requirement, and intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their course.
Open to researchers of all nationalities who hold a completed PhD in a relevant subject, have roughly 2-8 years of post-PhD experience, a strong publication record, and a research plan that aligns with existing research strengths at Queen's University Belfast.
Open to applicants of all nationalities, both UK and international, who are applying for or hold an offer for a full-time PhD at the Queen Mary School of Law in intellectual property law, or research at the intersection of IP law with other disciplines in the sciences or humanities. Applicants must meet the English language requirement (IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing) and plan to start in the autumn 2026 intake.
For undergraduate students from low-income countries who, for financial or political reasons, cannot study for a degree in their own country. It funds a first undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford and is not available for the standard Medicine course. Applicants apply to Oxford through UCAS first, then submit a separate scholarship application if shortlisted.
Exclusively for citizens of the People's Republic of China, either permanently residing in China or currently studying overseas (applicants working overseas are not eligible). Candidates must be classified as international Chinese students for tuition purposes, meet the University of Sussex English language requirements, hold or expect strong academic qualifications (a UK-equivalent first-class honours degree and, for Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, a master's degree), and must secure both a Sussex PhD admission offer and CSC funding.
full fundingInternational and home students with a strong academic background in veterinary sciences, agriculture, biology or a related discipline, who can demonstrate motivation to undertake research in one of the offered project areas and have excellent English proficiency.
Open to international and UK applicants with a first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent); a lower second-class degree is accepted with a master's at Merit or above. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0).
Open to both UK (Home) and international applicants for PhD study in engineering and physical sciences at the University of Exeter. Applicants should hold a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or technology; a Lower Second Class may be acceptable with a Master's degree or strong non-academic experience. Home-fee eligibility follows the UKRI EPSRC residency criteria (UK nationals, settled or pre-settled status, or indefinite leave to remain/enter). A limited number of awards are open to international students, who must cover visa costs and the immigration health surcharge. Non-native English speakers must meet the university's English language requirement.
Open to UK civil servants in grades SEO to G6 who work in a policy-related role with a specific policy challenge to explore, and who have line manager and departmental support to take part. It is a part-time academic mentoring fellowship rather than a degree, and is not open to non-civil-servants.
Open to international and home PhD applicants who will enrol on a PhD programme at the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics. Candidates must show enthusiasm, diligence, and an organised approach, and have a research idea that aligns with the Institute's expertise, particularly the Centre for Forensic Text Analysis or the Centre for Language and Law. For the two directed PhDs, applicants must respond to one of the published research area outlines. Informal contact with a potential supervisor before applying is encouraged.
Open to UK and international students applying to one of three eligible MSc programmes in the Department of Aeronautics. Applicants must be new students (not currently enrolled at Imperial), submit a complete admission application by the deadline, and demonstrate academic merit and strong motivation for aeronautical or aerospace engineering. There is no separate scholarship form; eligible applicants are considered automatically.
Open to both international and UK (domestic) applicants seeking a full-time PhD place at Leeds University Business School. Candidates normally hold a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field plus a relevant master's degree graded around 60-70% or higher, and must meet the English requirement of IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5. Awards are tied to a research place in one of the school's departments such as Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management or Marketing.
full fundingOpen to both international and home (UK) applicants seeking PhD study in the School of Social and Political Sciences. Applicants normally need at least an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent in a social science subject, with evidence of some first-class level performance; candidates without a Master's degree are expected to hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Three international scholarships are reserved for candidates from OECD-classified Least Developed, Low-Income, Lower-Middle or Upper-Middle Income countries, and two home scholarships for UK Widening Participation candidates. All offers depend on securing admission to a PhD programme within the School.
Open to female students from one of the eligible developing countries who hold an unconditional offer for a taught Master's programme at Durham University by June 2026. Applicants must not already hold another postgraduate scholarship, must not already possess a Master's degree, must meet the admission and English language requirements for their chosen course, and must demonstrate financial need and a lack of alternative funding. MBA, PhD, and research-based Master's programmes are excluded.
full fundingOpen to applicants for a 3-year PhD project on optimizing complex multi-echelon supply chains under uncertainty, supervised by Professor Kerem Akartunali. Candidates need a first-class honours undergraduate degree, preferably in a highly quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering; an excellent Master's-level qualification and object-oriented programming skills are advantages. UK fees and an annual tax-free stipend are covered; international students may apply but normally need to cover the home/international fee difference unless funded as exceptional candidates.
Open to British Muslim students who are resident in the UK or British Overseas Territories and have secured a place on an eligible postgraduate taught master's programme at the University of Bradford. Applicants must apply to and be accepted by the university first, then apply separately to the Aziz Foundation.
full fundingOpen to female students who are nationals and residents of Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, or Vietnam, classified as international students for fee purposes, who hold a relevant undergraduate degree and secure an offer for one of the eligible one-year MSc courses at Brunel University of London. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, meet the English language requirement, and commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after graduation.
For master's students at LSE who have the academic ability to take up their place but face a funding gap. The Graduate Support Scheme is need-based (means-tested) and open to home and international students; you apply through LSE's graduate financial-support application after applying for your programme.
Graduates with a strong academic background in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, mathematics, statistics, chemistry or food science. Fully funded EPSRC studentships are open to UK fee-rated applicants; self-funded international students may also apply.
Open to young people aged 18 to 30 who are citizens of eligible Middle East countries, have demonstrated leadership qualities, and are working on ideas that address regional or global issues. Applicants should have a track record of innovative thinking and a strong commitment to creating positive change in their community.
Indian citizens residing in India who hold a PhD, are employed full-time at an Indian university or research institution, are in the early or mid stages of an academic career in the arts, humanities or cultural heritage, and have not received CWIT support in the last 5 years.
partial fundingOpen to applicants of all nationalities who have secured a place on the one-year full-time Cambridge MBA at Judge Business School. Candidates need a strong academic background, a competitive GMAT score, and proficiency in English. Preference is given to applicants of Lebanese descent. Applications are made to the Boustany Foundation only after an MBA offer has been received.
tuition only fundingOpen to nationals of low- and middle-income countries on the OECD DAC list of ODA recipients, with a special focus on applicants from Africa. Candidates must be accepted onto an eligible master's programme in a health, medical, or life-sciences field at the University of Edinburgh, hold or expect a first-class honours degree or equivalent, be domiciled in an eligible country, and submit a strong personal statement. Preference is given to those who have not previously studied at master's level and who hold an unconditional offer.
partial fundingFor students undertaking eligible online/distance-learning undergraduate study with the University of Edinburgh, who demonstrate financial need (often from lower-income countries). The scholarship is a tuition-fee discount; you apply through the University's online learning scholarship process.
partial fundingFor UK-domiciled students from low-income households (per UCL's widening-participation criteria) starting an eligible taught master's at University College London. The scholarship supports students who would otherwise find postgraduate study unaffordable; you apply through UCL's scholarship process.
For students from a defined list of countries applying for a one-year postgraduate (master's) course at a participating UK university. Each GREAT Scholarship is worth at least £10,000 toward tuition; you apply directly to the participating university by its deadline.
Open to international students who hold (or expect) an upper second-class honours degree in law, economics, geology, petroleum, mining engineering or finance, and who have received an offer for the September 2026 intake of the LLM in International Mineral Law and Policy or the LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy at Dundee. Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered with a clear motivation and relevant work experience, and must meet the university's English language requirements.
Open to nationals of an African country who hold an advanced academic degree (e.g. a PhD or equivalent) and are currently affiliated with an African university or research institution. The 2026/2027 cycle focuses on forced migration studies, and researchers with lived experience of displacement (refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, or those under temporary protection) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Open to young leaders from any country who can show leadership and a commitment to affordable, sustainable housing or to supporting vulnerable communities and refugees. There is no degree requirement; selection is based on impact and ideas rather than academic study.
Open to UK Home Fee Status students aged 25 or younger on 1 September 2026 who are starting or continuing their first undergraduate degree at a partner university main campus. Applicants must be care leavers, care-experienced, or estranged students who are applying for or receiving student finance, and must provide supporting documents from their local authority or student finance body. International and overseas fee-paying students, and students at franchise or satellite campuses, are not eligible.
Open to students seeking sanctuary in the UK, regardless of nationality, who fall into an eligible immigration category such as asylum seeker, refugee, humanitarian protection holder, or another recognised at-risk status. Applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional PhD offer from Loughborough University (Loughborough or London campus) in any subject. Part-time study is only available to applicants residing in the UK or with caregiving responsibilities, and full-time employment disqualifies applicants from the part-time route.
Open to applicants of all nationalities aged between 18 and 45 who are proficient in English (the program is conducted in English). Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience in leadership, advocacy or research and a passion for global policy, diplomacy or social impact. The fellowship offers multiple registration tiers (fully funded, self-funded, access-only and invitation-letter-only), each with a different fee and benefits package.
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