The United Kingdom is one of the top destinations for higher education among international students. Each year, nearly one million students from around the world choose the UK to pursue their academic dreams. However, many applicants remain unaware of the wide range of scholarships offered by UK institutions.
To help bridge this gap, here is a curated list of scholarships available for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs in the UK.
1. Chevening Scholarships
Funded by: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
For: One-year Master’s in any subject, any UK university
Eligibility:
Deadline: Expected November 2024
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2. Commonwealth Scholarships
Funded by: UK Government
For: Master’s & PhD degrees in UK universities
Eligibility:
Deadline: Expected December 2024
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3. Rhodes Scholarships
Funded by: Rhodes Trust
For: Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford
Eligibility:
Deadline: Typically July–October 2024
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4. Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Funded by: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
For: PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year postgraduate degrees at Cambridge
Eligibility:
Deadline: October (US applicants); December (others)
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5. Clarendon Fund (University of Oxford)
Funded by: University of Oxford
For: All full-time & part-time Master’s and DPhil courses
Eligibility:
Deadline: December–January (varies by course)
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6. Marshall Scholarships
Funded by: UK Government
For: Graduate study at any UK university (US citizens only)
Eligibility:
Deadline: September–October 2024
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8. Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarships
Funded by: Universities Wales
For: Master’s degrees in Wales
Eligibility: Citizens of Vietnam, India, USA, and EU countries
Deadline: Typically June 2025
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9. GREAT Scholarships
Funded by: British Council & UK universities
For: One-year taught Master’s in various subjects
Eligibility: Citizens from 14 eligible countries (incl. Pakistan, India, Nigeria)
Deadline: March–June (varies by university)
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