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by Posted 24 June, 2020

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:

International Organisations

There are a number of organisations who grant financial aid to students from India, including:

·  AMIDEAST

·  The United Nations

·  Soros Foundation

·  World Health Organization

·  World Council of Churches

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.

Scholarships

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

·  University of Sheffield

·  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

·  Sussex India Scholarships

Private Organisations

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

·  International Student Loans

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.

by Posted 23 June, 2020


 The UK has some of the highest-ranked institutions in the world. Many scholarships and bursaries are available for you to take advantage of. If you plan well in advance, you can apply to a range of scholarships offered by the government and various private and public establishments as well. UK Universities and Colleges offer funding options to high-achieving international students to help them pay for their studies, these can be partial or fully paid, depending on the criteria, course and the institution.

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

S.No

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

https://www.britishcouncil.it/en/exam/ielts/award

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Scholarship covers accommodation and living costs, fees as well as a contribution to international fares.

http://www.wallace-trusts.org.uk/cwt_india.html

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

https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/scholarships_en

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.

https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search/ual-international-postgraduate-30,000-plus-international-student-house-ish-scholarships