Studying abroad can equip you with a broad range of skills, knowledge, and opportunities that will benefit you in life and your future career. However, it鈥檚 also a substantial investment of time and resources. Thankfully, there are many scholarships, funds, and bursaries for international students that can help offset the cost of their studies. In today鈥檚 blog, we鈥檒l explore top scholarships at three acclaimed academic institutions in the United Kingdom.
Please note that the information provided below is subject to change. Please refer to the university鈥檚 website for the most up-to-date information.
Swansea University
International students studying at Swansea University have access to various scholarships and exclusive scholarship-holder events. Several are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence or show potential to do so while studying at Swansea University. These scholarships are awarded as a discount on a student鈥檚 tuition. Students who achieve a 70% average or higher may receive:
- 拢4,000 in year 1
- 拢2,000 in year 2
- Up to a total of 拢6,000 throughout their undergrad
International students studying at the postgraduate level may be eligible for the . This scholarship deducts up to 拢4,000 from your tuition fees.
Other scholarships students may be eligible for include:
- Swansea International Pharmacy Scholarship
- Music Scholarships听
- Sports Scholarships
- The School of Management鈥檚 Developing Futures Scholarship
- International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
- Global Wales British Council India Scholarship
- International Excellence Scholarships (for students from South Asia)
For more information on funding opportunities and the application process, visit the University of Swansea鈥檚 .
Tip: Not sure if you meet a scholarship鈥檚 eligibility criteria? Reach out to the university鈥檚 scholarship contact. The five minutes it takes to send this email could save you thousands of pounds in tuition!
Government Scholarships for International Students in the United Kingdom
University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich鈥檚 is given to students who:
- Have been offered a spot in a full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate course for the first time
- Aren鈥檛 receiving another scholarship from the university or other sources
- Will pay fees at the international rate
Students eligible for this scholarship may receive up to 拢3,000 in their first year.
The is available to continuing international students and EU students without a maintenance loan who have encountered the following unforeseen challenges:
- Short-term subsistence costs
- Short-term accommodation costs
- One-off travel costs听
- One-off technology costs to support their studies
It鈥檚 important to note that the University of Greenwich expects international students to arrange sufficient funds before they begin their studies. To apply to this fund, students must provide proof of this preparation, and documentation of the steps they鈥檝e taken to improve their unforeseen financial situation.
The University of Greenwich also offers the to support new international students who are EU citizens. This bursary will provide a fee reduction for the first year of study in 2022 and 2023. To calculate your first-year tuition cost, find the international fee and then deduct the bursary amount outlined below:
- Undergraduate students receive 拢3,000
- Undergraduate year 3 direct entry-level students receive 拢2,700
- Postgraduate students receive 拢2,500
- MBA or MSc students with an industrial placement receive 拢2,500
For more information on the application process and other funding opportunities, check out the University of Greenwich鈥檚 .
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales offers international students a range of generous scholarships.
The is awarded to students who are self-funding their studies. Once your application is received, you鈥檒l automatically be considered for one of these scholarships. Students studying at the undergraduate level will be awarded up to 拢1,500 (including top-ups) and postgraduate students will be awarded up to 拢2,000.
The of 拢2,500 is awarded to international students from select regions studying at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It鈥檚 important to note that this scholarship replaces the standard undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The University of South Wales also awards a 拢2,800 undergraduate scholarship for international students from Nigeria and Ghana. However, Foundation Degree and Higher National Diploma students are not eligible for this scholarship.
International students may also apply for:听
- EU Scholarships听
- The Global Wales British Council India Scholarship (Telangana)
Please visit the University of South Wales’s for more information.
Tip: The application process for some university scholarships takes longer than others. To ensure that you hit your scholarship deadlines, make a list of due dates and required documents.
Don鈥檛 let the cost of studying abroad deter you from such a priceless experience. Do your research to learn more about scholarships in the UK and all the ways you can minimize your costs.听
