INTERNATIONAL UK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS 

INTERNATIONAL UK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS 

 

Many students are worried about finances for studies, many are graduating with a burden of debt from study abroad expenses.

By analyzing and researching to help them receive scholarship money, you and your family may be able to sidestep debt.

If you are one of those Indian students who desire to study abroad and are seeking out possible ways through which you can fulfill your dream of studying abroad ??

Studying in the UK is the perfect example for quality education, but also expensive 

But do not worry, because there are many UK scholarships for international students, which you can get and ease your financial concerns.

 

UK scholarships for international students are of two categories: 

-GovernmentScholarships
-Non-government Scholarships

 

1. First, we will list the Government Scholarships

As an international educational attraction, the UK sets a strong concern toward global student financial expenses. Thus, the UK government provides two main scholarship programs for international students.

-Chevening Scholarships
-Commonwealth Scholarships

 

Let’s check out the criteria for Chevening Scholarships  –

Is the main state-governed international scholarship scheme in the UK. This scheme has a long-term aim to support students with high academic grades.

• A Chevening Scholarship is awarded for a one-year Master’s program at a UK university but it can also be provided for other postgraduate programs.

Other eligibility criteria for  Chevening scholarship are

-You have an undergraduate degree
-You have 2+ years of work experience
-You meet the English requirements

The deadline for applications is 2 November 2021
For more info: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/

 

Now let’s check out the criteria for Commonwealth Scholarships  –

 

Commonwealth Scholarships is a fair scheme of UK scholarships for global students

Commonwealth Scholarships are granted by the Department for International Development as it’s open to all students who are citizens of Commonwealth countries and want to seek a university degree in the UK.

Commonwealth Scholarships are granted mainly for these courses:

• One-year Master’s course or equivalent courses.

• Doctoral degree programs for 3-4 years.

A Commonwealth Scholarship covers your tuition fees, airline airfares, essential living costs plus other allowances.

Currently, this type of scholarship is awarded to students of these subjects

-Engineering programs
-Agriculture
-Applied Science
-Humanities and Social Sciences

Applications are open for Commonwealth Ph.D. and Master’s Scholarships for the academic year 2022-23.
Applications will be closed on 1 November 2021.
For more info:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships/

 

2. Let us look into some Non-government/UK university scholarships 

 

• Gates Cambridge Scholarship

The University of Cambridge is one of the best universities in the UK.It has appealing grants for international students.

The Gates Scholarship program is a scheme offering financial grants for excellent international applicants aiming to study a full-time postgraduate course at this University. This scholarship will cover all your educational expenses.

Application deadline: 

International Round – all other nationalities should apply by the funding deadline for their course either 2 December 2021 or 6 January 2022.

For more info: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/

Applications for the academic year 2022-23 entries are now open.

 

• MBA Skoll Scholarships

MBA Skoll Scholarships are granted from the Said School Business of the University of Oxford. These scholarships are granted for Master’s programs. The MBA Skoll Scholarship covers all tuition fees and living expenses.

To apply MBA Skoll Scholarship has 3 stages: 

Stage 1:November 2021

Stage 2: January 2022

Stage 3:March 2022

For more info:https://skollscholarship.org/

Applications for the academic year 2021-22 entry are now open.

Note: Exact dates are to be confirmed in due course and subject 

 

• UK Scholarships from British Council

British Council IELTS Scholarship Award for International Students

The International  English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international standardized test that is conducted to check the proficiency of the English language.

GREAT Scholarships

Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions. 

Applications for the academic year 2022-23 will open in October 2021

For more info: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships/great-scholarships/find

 

• Kingston University London Scholarships

The global Office at the Kingston University London offers scholarships to all foreigners wishing to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate course at this university. International Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic results from the previous study

• • Applications for January will open in November 2021
  • Applications open for September 2022 open March 2022
  • For more info: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/funding-and-fees/scholarships/international-scholarships/

 

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are high-level integrated study programs at the master level.  The programs are designed and delivered by an international partnership of higher education institutions from different countries worldwide.

Erasmus funds scholarships for students to take part in these programs. The master’s programs themselves offer these scholarships to the top-ranked student applicants worldwide, in annual application rounds.

EU scholarships cover the cost of a student’s participation in the program, travel, and a living allowance.

The applications are to be submitted between October and January for courses starting the following academic year 2021-2022. 

For more info: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/emjmd-catalogue_en 

 

• A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

The A.S.Hornby Educational Trust scholarships are granted every year to English language teachers from outside the UK to study for Masters in ELT at the University of Warwick.

The scholarships cover all the expenses in the UK including a monthly stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses, tuition fees, and return air tickets, tuition fees, visa, and IELTS test costs.
The recruitment process for scholarships for study in the UK between October 2022 and September 2023  opens on 1 October 2021
The deadline for scholarship receipt of applications is 12.00 midday UK time on Saturday 31 October 2021.

For more info: https://www.britishcouncil.org.ar/en/programmes/education/hornby-educational-trust-scholarships 

 

• The Felix Scholarship

The Felix Scholarship enables outstanding students from India to pursue graduate studies in any subject at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS).

 

Both scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
For more info: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/felix-scholarships

 

• The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Trust supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, and actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship.
For more info: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/application-overview/

•  Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWIT)

The scholarships are for artists and heritage professionals aged between 28–38 years and enable them to gain expertise in their chosen fields through postgraduate study (one year course) at a UK university.
CWIT grant includes: accommodation and living costs in the UK
Applications are currently closed.
For more info Keep checking on the website:https://www.charleswallaceindiatrust.com/scholarships#scholarships-overview

 

• The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships

Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships are awarded every year to bright Indian students with an excellent academic base who are willing to do a doctoral study at the St. John’s College

• Inlaks Scholarships

Scholarships are granted to bright young Indian students to read at top rated American, European and UK institutions for a full-time Masters, M.Phil or a Doctorate programme.

The Foundation has joint scholarship schemes with Imperial College London, Royal College of Art (RCA) London, the University of Cambridge via the Cambridge Trust, Sciences Po, Paris.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, adequate living expenses and one-way travel allowance and health allowance.

For more info: https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/

 

• Scotland Saltire Scholarships

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are an incredible opportunity to study in a country with world-leading universities and a long tradition of academic excellence. Our chosen scholars are people who aspire to become influential leaders in their future careers. They have wide-ranging interests outside their studies and a desire to broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.
It provides tuition fees for any one year of full-time study on a postgraduate Master’s program.

For more info: https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships

 

• Coventry Academic Performance Scholarship

They have a range of scholarships, bursaries, and discounts available to international students which can be used to reduce your tuition fees and help fund your study. Your eligibility depends on which course you’d like to study, your circumstances, and your academic achievement to date.

The scholarship application deadline is 14 November 2021.

For More Info: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/new-students/international-scholarships-and-discounts/international-scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship-/

 

• Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship

The awards are open to UK and overseas students applying for their first year on campus research degree.
Applicants must be good in academic merit and research potential . Candidates must have obtained UK first class or 2:1 honors degree at UG level.

Applications for the 2021-22 academic session are no longer accepted for this scholarship .
Keep checking in the website for next year application dates
For more :info:https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international/doctoral-college

 

 

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