20 UK Scholarships for International Students in 2024
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students to help them pursue their education. It is typically based on academic achievement, talent, or financial need. Scholarships can come from a variety of sources, including schools, organizations, companies, or government entities. Receiving a scholarship can greatly reduce the financial burden of attending school and can open up opportunities for students to focus on their studies without worrying about the cost. In addition to providing financial support, scholarships can also recognize and reward students for their hard work and dedication.
Academic scholarships come in various forms, each designed to support students in their educational pursuits. Some common types of academic scholarships include:
Merit-Based Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, such as high grades or standardized test scores. Examples include the National Merit Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship.
Need-Based Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need. Examples include the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
Athletic Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent in sports. Examples include scholarships offered by colleges and universities for various sports programs.
Subject-Specific Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a particular field of study. Examples include the STEM Scholarship for students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Diversity Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students from underrepresented backgrounds or minority groups. Examples include the Gates Millennium Scholars Program and the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship. By exploring the different types of academic scholarships available, students can find opportunities that align with their strengths, goals, and financial needs.
Now, let us dive into the scholarships for 2024/2025. We would be looking at 20 Universities and their scholarships opportunities.
Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University offers a range of scholarships for college, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. This is the first on my list because it is my alma mater.
The RGU scholarship for international partner institutions.
AWARD: Depending On Circumstances.
Eligible Countries:
Brunei
Canada
China
Malaysia
Nigeria
Thailand
USA
2. RGU MBA students discount: this scholarship discount is available for students domiciled anywhere in the world and is open to all study modes: full-time, part-time, and online.
Award: 10% discount towards tuition.
Eligibility: All Countries are eligible to apply.
Kindly Note that It is accepted that all students have some financial difficulty, but given the limited nature of the Fund, it will only be possible to assist those with the most financial difficulty.
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Botswana
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
USA
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
3. PTDF
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme is an annual initiative catering to MSc and PhD studies. Its primary objective is to equip Nigerian students with the necessary knowledge and skills to actively engage in the country's oil and gas sector upon completing their studies. The sponsorship duration ranges from twelve to twenty-four months for MSc programs and thirty-six months for PhD programs. Notably, undergraduate studies are not covered under this scheme.
To enhance the Overseas Scholarship Scheme, the Strategic Partnership Scholarship was introduced. This scholarship aims to broaden candidates' educational experiences by enabling them to access a diverse range of knowledge and resources from leading global institutions. Successful candidates have the opportunity to pursue their studies in top-tier facilities, exposing them to different cultures and professional settings.
Recipients of this scholarship benefit from various provisions, including flight tickets, health insurance coverage, tuition, and bench fee payments (if applicable), and allowances for accommodation and living expenses.
Eligible country of residence: Nigeria
Level of Course: Postgraduate - Masters and PhD
Subject Areas:
counting & Finance
Architecture, Construction & Surveying
Business & Management
Computing
Energy
Engineering
Law
Pharmacy & Life Sciences
Remember that PTDF scholarships are incredibly competitive, with only exceptional candidates being chosen. Selection criteria include academic excellence, demonstrated by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, additional professional qualifications obtained, and relevant publications for reference (applicable to PhD applicants only). Membership in professional organizations and the feasibility of the study/research plan are also taken into consideration.
Other requirements for the PTDF scholarship
MSC-A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Must have 5 O/level credits including English Language
PhD-Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate;
Must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology, and mode of data collection;
Applicants must also include their master's degree project.
4. RGU International Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities, and rent. Students must be able to demonstrate they are in financial difficulty and provide evidence of having applied to the Home Office for a form of leave or extension of their right to stay in the UK.
Country of Eligibility
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Botswana
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
USA
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other Requirements:
To be eligible, students must:
have applied to the Home Office for a form of leave or extension of the right to stay in the UK ie Ukraine Extension Scheme, asylum seekers, students with limited leave to remain, etc
be registered and attend an RGU course
have exhausted all other possible sources of funding available to them
be able to prove they are in financial difficulty.
5. Ghana Education Trust Fund
The Ghana Education Trust (GET) Fund is a public trust set up by the Ghanaian Government and supports Ghanaian students to study master courses at RGU.
Eligibility/Nationality- Ghana
How To Apply:
Students should have an offer from RGU before applying to the GET fund:
Supporting documents
Application Letter
Copy of Admission Letter
Fee Schedule
Copy of Curriculum Vitae
Copy of 1st degree certificate
Copy of the previous Transcript
Copy of National Service Certificate
6. KUWAIT Embassy Scholarships
Eligibility/ Country: Kuwait
Level:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
PhD
Mode of Attendance
On Campus
Mode of Study
Full Time
Value: Tuition fees and allowance towards flights and accommodation
Overview: Robert Gordon University takes immense pride in being acknowledged by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education as an accredited institution for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.
Established in 1988 by the state of Kuwait, the Ministry of Higher Education's primary objective is to advance higher education, explore various educational facets, and promote and enhance scientific research, practical education, and training.
Students who are sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education must adhere to a specific set of guidelines and regulations throughout their academic journey.
These regulations and guidelines encompass provisions for accommodations, travel arrangements, tuition fees, and other types of financial support.
7. The GREAT Scholarships 2024 program, launched by the British Council together with 72 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.
The scholarship program offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects. Students selected for this prestigious scholarship will be expected to be ambassadors of Robert Gordon University and on completion of their master’s program act as an ambassador for the GREAT scholarship, possibly speaking with future students interested in studying in the UK to share their experience.
Eligibility and Nationality:
To be eligible, applicants must have met all conditions (excluding deposit payment) by 5 July 2024
Be a citizen of Ghana, India or Pakistan
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry into a postgraduate program at a UK university
Motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course
Active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area
Meet the English language requirement of the UK Higher Education Institution
Willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI
Willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships
Willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
Where other scholarships have been awarded, the higher the sum of the financial award, scholarship, or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
University scholarships, financial awards, and discounts will be awarded upon enrolment at the University
Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University
The more beneficial the individual award for each student, the higher the sum of the financial award, scholarship, or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer
RGU Scholarships and Awards are for self-funding students only
Apply Directly on the RGU Site
The University of Aberdeen. Scholarships
Aberdeen Global Scholarships
A £3,000 scholarship is offered towards tuition fees for eligible self-funded postgraduate taught (PGT) students classified as international fee status and residing in any of the 198 countries and territories not included in other Aberdeen Global Scholarship options.
Aberdeen Global Scholarship to international students commencing their studies in September 2024 or January 2025. This scholarship offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees for eligible self-funded students pursuing taught Masters programs. To qualify, students must have international fee status and be domiciled in specific countries. Please note that this scholarship does not apply to PGDE degree students.
The scholarship is available to international fee students enrolled in full-time on-campus programs who are not recipients of external scholarships or other University of Aberdeen scholarships (excluding awards from the University of Aberdeen Development Trust).
University Of Edinburgh -
Kindly see more on the university site via the link/tab below
GREAT Scholarship- the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign would be offering five scholarships for students across Ghana, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey, and Vietnam applying for a one-year postgraduate masters program for the 2024-2025 academic session.
Aston University- Birmingham, United Kingdom
International- postgraduate scholarships.
Award: Up to £10,000
Condition: For Students who would like to set up their businesses after graduation Apply for the Aston Award Scholarship directly on the site.
University of Nottingham.
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship for international students who want to make a difference in the development of key economic, environmental, social, structural, and political structures in their home country.
Eligibility: be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the selected Commonwealth countries listed below
be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
hold an offer to start a full-time master's (including MRes) for 2024/2025 at the University of Nottingham UK, studying in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences. See more, and apply directly, via the tab below.
Applicants will be assessed first and foremost on how they can demonstrate their vision, and tangible plan for developing a specific solution that will positively contribute to key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political challenges within in their home country. Strong applicants will be able to link this to the learning outcomes of their course of study, and how this will facilitate their efforts. Where the ethos of Developing Solutions has been evidenced, applications will then be looked at in line with more traditional scholarship criteria, including your reasons for studying at Nottingham and noteworthy achievements. Make sure you have enough time to prepare strong answers. We will assess your responses and academic merit when making scholarship decisions. Please note that there is a strict word count limit for all questions, which is outlined at the end of each question. The system does not automatically limit this, so you would be encouraged to check your application before you submit it. Any responses submitted that exceed the outlined word count may not be reviewed.
Note that this scholarship is now closed for 2024. See more on school website
Queens University Belfast
Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarship Value £2000- £5000
Who is Eligible: For new students studying full-time postgraduate taught programs. Exclusions apply. Excludes Queen's Business School PGT programs.
Application Process: No application is necessary. Awards are made automatically to eligible new international students on enrolment.
Queen's Business School Awards
Scholarship Value: £6000
Who is Eligible: Applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa studying postgraduate taught programs at Queen's Business School in 2024/25.
Application Process: No application is necessary. Eligible applications will be automatically assessed, and confirmation of your award will be issued shortly after you have received your offer.
LLB Law Senior Status Scholarship
Scholarship Value: £4000
For your first year of study when enrolling in LLB Law Senior Status.
Who is Eligible: Students enrolling in Autumn 2024 will be automatically assessed for the LLB Law Senior Status Scholarship award.
Application Process: No application is necessary. Students will be automatically assessed for the award.
All scholarships are offered subject to Terms and Conditions.
Apply directly on the school website, via the tab below
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