Scholarships in the UK for International Students
UK scholarships for international students include government-backed awards, university scholarships and major postgraduate programmes. Funding and eligibility are highly programme-specific, and many awards require a separate university application.
Common UK scholarship routes
International students may find government programmes, university-funded awards, college-level awards, foundation scholarships and major postgraduate schemes. Each route can have a different application sequence and eligibility profile.
University admission and scholarship timing
Some UK scholarships require an application to the university before funding can be considered. Others have an independent scholarship form. Read the scholarship and university deadlines together so that an earlier university deadline is not missed.
What to compare in a UK scholarship
Compare tuition coverage, maintenance support, travel or relocation benefits, award duration, renewal conditions and any programme restrictions. Do not assume that every UK scholarship pays the full cost of attendance.
Verify the current UK scholarship cycle
Scholarship deadlines change by programme and intake. Genesis provides a last-verified date and official source link on individual records so students can confirm current details before applying.
Scholarships to explore
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2027/28
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme supports eligible Oxford graduate applicants and combines scholarship funding with a leadership programme. Applicants must select…
Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027/28
Gates Cambridge Scholarships fund eligible postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge for applicants from outside the UK. For 2027/28 entry, Cambridge…
UCL Global Master’s Scholarship 2027
The UCL Global Master’s Scholarship supports international students from lower income backgrounds who want to study a full-time Master’s degree at UCL.…
Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships 2027/28
Imperial College London’s President’s PhD Scholarships provide funded doctoral places for eligible applicants. There is no separate scholarship form: applicants submit a…
Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2027/28
Clarendon scholarships at the University of Oxford cover course fees and provide a grant for living expenses for eligible new graduate students.…
Chevening Scholarships 2027–28
Chevening Scholarships support one-year master’s study in the United Kingdom for eligible applicants from participating countries and territories. The 2027–28 application window…
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships fund full-time taught Master’s study in the United Kingdom for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries.…