Studying abroad is a great way to gain a global perspective and see how other cultures live. But it can also be expensive. Fortunately, there are funding opportunities and scholarships to study abroad in the UK available for this purpose. With the help of these programs, it’s possible to study abroad and still be able to take advantage of a high standard of education.
In this article, we will provide the programs that offer financial support for living expenses, tuition, and other costs associated with studying abroad. We will also provide a brief description of the scholarship programs available so that you can select the program that is right for you.
Chevening Scholarship
The Chevening scholarship is a global program funded by the Government of the United Kingdom to select exceptional students with leadership skills from different countries to study Masters at the United Kingdom’s prestigious universities. The scholarship provides full funding towards tuition fees, living expenses and travel. In addition, the scholarship provides access to the wide range of professional and personal development activities provided by Chevening in order to make this experience an unforgettable one for you.
Eligibility:
- Possess English language proficiency equivalent
- Proven record of academic excellence with an undergraduate degree
- Possess at least two years of work experience.
- Unconditional offer letter from any eligible UK university
Apply here: https://www.chevening.org/apply/
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a global program funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It is for outstanding students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to global development and whose achievements will help them become leaders in their field of interest. The scholarship provides full funding towards tuition fees, living expenses and travels for Master's and PhD degree programs at the University of Cambridge only. In addition, a number of awards will include an allowance for books and travel to attend academic conferences in the United Kingdom.
Eligibility:
- Available to international students only
- Holders of unconditional offer from the University of Cambridge to study for a Master's or PhD degree in any subject area
- High academic achievement and strong leadership skills
- Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of others or to the improvement of communities around them.
Apply here: www.gatescambridge.org/
Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships
The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships are a program offered by the Simmons University to outstanding students of all international countries. The program allows students to pursue a Master's or PhD qualification at the university. It will grant you full funding for your living expenses and tuition fees and travel expenses during the academic year of your study program. You will be able to develop your professional and soft skills through the support of the University.
Eligibility:
- International students are eligible to apply.
- English language proficiency.
- Candidates from non-English speaking countries are expected to pass TOEFL and SAT or ACT.
- Exceptional academic record (GPA: 3.3 or higher).
Imperial College London PhD Scholarship
The Imperial College London is a research-intensive university located in the heart of London that awards Phd scholarships to exceptional international students who have good academic records and excellent language skills to study in the UK. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and a tax-free allowance of £21K. It also includes a sustainable research training that will allow you to develop your research skills and contribute your own knowledge to the academic community.
Eligibility:
- International students with a first-class degree at the master's level or equivalent are eligible to apply.
- English language proficiency is required.
- Candidates are expected to get an unconditional offer from ICL
Apply here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/how-to-apply/
Gems International Undergraduate Scholarship
The Gems International Undergraduate Scholarship is a global program funded by GEMS Education to support international students who have outstanding academic records to pursue an undergraduate degree in any subject field. The scholarships offer full funding towards tuition fees, living expenses and travel. The scholarship is open for students to study at the University of Stirling.
Eligibility:
- English language proficiency is required.
- Conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Stirling.
- High academic achievement and strong leadership skills.
- Available only to International students.
Apply here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships
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