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Scholarships in the United Kingdom for International Students

The United Kingdom hosts some of the world's most competitive fully-funded scholarship programmes for international students, including the UK government's Chevening Scholarships for future leaders and the Commonwealth Scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries. Many UK universities also offer their own funded places, particularly at master's and PhD level.

Most UK scholarships cover tuition fees, a monthly stipend and travel costs, and typically require a strong academic record plus a clear statement of purpose tied to your home country's development needs. Deadlines are usually set many months before the academic year begins, so early preparation matters. Use the eligibility checker below to see which currently verified UK scholarships match your profile.

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UKRI-funded studentshipsUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
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United KingdomPhDRolling — organisations usually start recruitment 12 months before the studentship start date; most students start in October but start dates can be any time of year by agreement
Covers tuition feesProvides a stipend to cover living costsAdditional funds may be available for fieldwork and other research-related expenses