Want to study in UK?
The main challenge of studying in the UK is funding. It is imperative to look at options with which to support your studies. Luckily, there are quite a few options – you just need to know where to look!
Here they are:
There are a number of organisations who grant financial aid to students from India, including:
· AMIDEAST
You must apply while you are in your home country. Due to the high demand for funding, our advice is to start early and plan well.
Some UK colleges and universities offer to fund international students to attract them to their institution. Our advice is to contact the establishment directly to get more information and enquire. A list of universities and colleges that offer funding are as follows:
· Heriot-Watt SML International Merit Scholarships for Indian Students
· University of Lincoln India Scholarship
· University of Oxford Felix Scholarships for Indian Students
· British Council GREAT scholarships for Indian Students
· Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
· University of Southampton LLM International Scholarships
· UWE International Scholarships
· LSE Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
· Ms Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship at St. Antony's College
· Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships
· Sir Ratan Tata Fellowships for South Asian Students at LSE
Private organisations in the UK may provide financial aid for students to study in the UK who will then work for that company once they graduate. To start looking for such an organisation, start with these websites.
· International Scholarships Database
· International Education Financial Aid
At Right Shift, we understand that the process of studying in the UK can seem overwhelming. That is why we offer a unique service that takes care of everything on your behalf, from start to finish. Get in touch with us today to begin your adventure.
The amount of university-specific UK Scholarships varies depending on the student’s profile, ranging from £ 1,000 up to £ 6,000. Doctoral degrees in the UK are generally fully funded.
The general eligibility criteria for UK Scholarships for Indian Students are:
· The student must be an Indian citizen
· Must have completed the tertiary education in English medium
· Must have a good academic background
The UK Scholarships intakes are:
Major Intakes | Minor Intakes |
September | January, February, March, July and November |
UK GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Name | Scholarship up to (GBP) | Link for Details | |
1 | Chevening Scholarship | Fully Funded | https://www.chevening.org/news/applications-for-2019-2020-chevening-awards-open/ |
2 | Commonwealth Scholarships | Fully funded | http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships-low-middle-income-countries/ |
UK INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Name | Awards | Links |
Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2020 in University of Cambridge, UK | The Scholarship covers Academic fees, International airfare, Monthly stipend to cover living expenses & UK Visa | https://www.researchersjob.com/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarships/ |
The Global Study Award | Max scholarship per student: Pound 10,000 | |
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships | Scholarship covers accommodation and living costs, fees as well as a contribution to international fares. | |
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships | The scholarship amounts vary depending on the level of studies, teaching or research, the duration of their course and also on the nationality of the student |
UK UNIVERSITY-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Name | Sponsored University | Award | Links |
Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships | University of Bristol | A number of awards valued at £5,000, £10,000 and £20,000 are available to Postgraduate students for September 2020 entry. | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/think-big-postgraduate/ |
University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships | University of West London | This Scholarship offers 50 scholarships worth £5,000 to brightest students, pursuing a full-time Bachelors or Masters Program. | https://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/international-scholarships-and-bursaries |
UAL Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarships | University of the Arts London | The scholarship amount is £25,000. |