Scholarships in the United Kingdom 2026
This directory lists 197+ scholarships for studying in the United Kingdom, including flagship government schemes (Chevening, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships) and hundreds of university awards. Most UK Masters awards open a year ahead — Aspiralane ScholarMatch tracks them and matches you to awards fitting your profile.
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British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from Americas, S Asia, SE Asia (Women). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Chevening Scholarship
Masters, Policy/Leadership scholarship for students from Global (Select Countries). Coverage: Full Tuition, Travel, and Living
Chevening Scholarship - UK Government Fully Funded
UK's flagship global scholarship funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Covers full tuition, living expenses (monthly stipend), round-trip airfare, visa costs, arrival/departure allowances for one-year Master's degree at any UK university. ~1…
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's international awards aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, they offer a unique opportunity for future leaders to study in the UK.
Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)
Fellowship (3 months), Journalism scholarship for students from South Asia. Coverage: Fully Funded
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025
Fully funded online Master's degrees from UK universities. Study part-time from your home country over 3 years. Coverage: tuition fees and study grants. Open to citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. Deadline: May 20, 2025. Perfect for working profe…
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (UK-based)
Fully funded scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Coverage: full tuition, £1,781 monthly stipend, return airfare to UK. For one-year Master's degrees at UK universities. Requires upper second-class (2:1) degree. 50+ eligible cou…
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2025
PhD scholarship for students from Commonwealth. Coverage: Fully Funded
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Masters, Development Focus scholarship for students from Developing Commonwealth Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is aimed at international students from Africa and other developing countries who wish to study at the University of Nottingham. It covers tuition fees and provides a living stipend.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
One of the most prestigious scholarships worldwide. Full funding for postgraduate study at University of Cambridge. Covers tuition, maintenance allowance (£21,000+/year), round-trip airfare, visa costs. ~100 scholars selected annually from ~6,000 applicants…
Newton Fund PhD Placement Programme
PhD Research Placement scholarship for students from Global (Partner list). Coverage: Full Cost (Short-term)
Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University
The world's oldest and most prestigious international scholarship, established 1902. Full funding for postgraduate study at University of Oxford. Covers tuition, stipend (~£19,500/year), health insurance, travel. 32 scholars selected annually from 60+ count…
Cardiff University Scholarships 2026
Academic (Various Levels) scholarship for students from International. Coverage: Varies
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships are aimed at talented individuals who have the potential to make change. The CSC offers around 800 awards for postgraduate study and professional development each year.
LSE Graduate Scholarships
LSE offers a variety of scholarships for graduate students, including the Graduate Support Scheme, LSE Master's Awards, and country-based awards. These scholarships aim to support students from diverse backgrounds and regions.
Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship enables outstanding American students to study at any university in the United Kingdom. It aims to strengthen the relationship between the UK and the US through educational exchange.
Newton International Fellowships (Royal Society)
Postdoc (Science/Humanities) scholarship for students from Non-UK. Coverage: £24,000/yr + Research Costs
UCL Scholarships and Funding
UCL offers various funding options including loans, scholarships, and bursaries for students across different degree levels. This includes support for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research students.
University of Southampton Scholarships
Academic (Various Levels) scholarship for students from International. Coverage: Varies
Aker Cambridge Scholarship 2026
Available to Masters and PhD applicants from Norway or with a strong link to Norway, in any subject. Full funding for study at the University of Cambridge.
All Souls College Prize Fellowship 2026
Highly competitive 7-year fellowship at All Souls College for exceptional scholars. One of the most prestigious academic awards worldwide.
All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarship Oxford 2026
For students from Commonwealth Caribbean countries pursuing graduate study at Oxford.
Balliol College Dervorguilla Scholarship 2026
Full funding for exceptional students pursuing graduate study at Balliol College, Oxford.
Beit Cambridge Scholarship 2026
Available to Masters applicants normally resident in Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi, in any subject excluding premium rate courses. Full funding for graduate study.
Bhutan King's Scholarship at the University of Cambridge 2026
Available to Masters applicants who are resident citizens of Bhutan, in any subject with priority subjects listed. Full funding for study at Cambridge.
Black Academic Futures Scholarship Oxford 2026
Full funding for Black UK students pursuing graduate study at Oxford. Part of Oxford's commitment to increasing diversity.
Brasenose College Graduate Scholarship 2026
Full or partial funding for graduate students at Brasenose College, Oxford.
Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2025
Prestigious scholarships for international students at University of Bristol. Full tuition coverage plus living expenses for Master's and PhD programs.
British Bangladeshi Academic Futures Scholarship Oxford 2026
For British Bangladeshi students pursuing graduate study at Oxford. Full funding available.
British Pakistani Academic Futures Scholarship Oxford 2026
For British Pakistani students pursuing graduate study at Oxford. Full funding available.
Brockmann Cambridge Scholarship 2026
Available to Masters applicants from Mexico, in any subject excluding premium rate courses. Full funding for graduate study at Cambridge.
Bseisu-University of Cambridge Scholarship 2026
Available to Masters applicants who are citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Syria. Full funding for graduate study.
CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon Scholarship Oxford 2026
For Lebanese students pursuing graduate study at Oxford. Full funding for outstanding scholars.
Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026
A full-cost scholarship for PhD students in any subject excluding premium rate courses, open to applicants from any country in Africa. One of Cambridge's flagship African support programs.
Cambridge Africa Scholarship 2025
The Cambridge Africa Scholarship supports outstanding students from African countries to pursue postgraduate research at Cambridge. Part of Cambridge's commitment to African development.
Cambridge Australia Scholarships 2026
Available to Masters and PhD applicants from Australia in all subjects. Full funding for graduate study at Cambridge.
Cambridge Caribbean Scholarship 2026
Available to Masters and PhD applicants from the Caribbean, in any subject. Full funding for graduate study.
Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust Scholarship 2025
Full funding for outstanding international students pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and airfare. Priority given to applicants from Commonwealth countries.
Cambridge Marshall PhD Scholarship 2026
Available to PhD applicants from the USA who are recipients of a two-year Marshall Scholarship, funding the third year of a three-year PhD course.
Cambridge Opportunity Studentships and Get In Cambridge Studentships 2026
For widening participation students from the UK who face barriers to higher education. Supports undergraduate study at Cambridge.
Cambridge Thai Foundation Scholarship 2026
Supports outstanding Thai students pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Full funding for Masters or PhD programs.
Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship 2026
For Japanese students or those studying Japan-related subjects. Full funding for graduate study at Cambridge.
Cambridge Trust Global Impact Scholarship 2026
For exceptional international students committed to making a global impact. Full funding for graduate study.
Cambridge Trust Graduate Scholarship 2025
The Cambridge Trust offers scholarships to academically outstanding graduate students from around the world pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Awards cover tuition fees and may include maintenance funding.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship 2025
International scholarships for students from outside the UK and EU pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Full funding for tuition and living costs at one of the world's leading universities.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship 2026
For outstanding international students from outside the UK/EU pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Full funding available.
Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship (Home Fees) 2026
Supports UK/Home fee status students pursuing Masters degrees at Cambridge. Covers tuition fees.
Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship (International Fees) 2026
Supports international students pursuing Masters degrees at Cambridge. Covers international tuition fees.
Cambridge Trust Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
For exceptional international undergraduate students at Cambridge. Covers tuition and living costs.
Carlos and Gabriela Rodriguez-Pastor Scholarship at Cambridge 2026
For outstanding Peruvian students pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Full funding for Masters or PhD.
Charlie Perkins Cambridge Scholarship 2026
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians pursuing graduate study at Cambridge. Full funding for PhD programs.
Chevening Scholarship 2025 (UK)
The UK Government's flagship scholarship programme offers fully-funded master's degrees to outstanding emerging leaders from around the world. Includes tuition, living expenses, and travel costs.
Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship 2026
Joint scholarship between Chevening and Cambridge Trust for outstanding international students from Chevening-eligible countries.
China Oxford Scholarship Fund 2026
For Chinese students pursuing graduate study at Oxford. Covers tuition fees and provides living expenses.
Christ Church Graduate Scholarship 2026
Full funding for outstanding graduate students at Christ Church, one of Oxford's largest and most prestigious colleges.
Christ's College Graduate Scholarship 2026
Full or partial funding for graduate students at Christ's College, Cambridge.
Churchill College Scholarship 2026
Funding for graduate students at Churchill College, Cambridge. Focus on STEM subjects.
Clare College Graduate Scholarship 2026
Full or partial funding for graduate students at Clare College, Cambridge.
Clare Hall Graduate Scholarship 2026
Funding for mature graduate students at Clare Hall, Cambridge's graduate-only college.
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- Prepare core documents once. Transcripts, a strong personal statement, two referees, and English-test scores (or waiver evidence) cover 80% of applications.
- Apply early and track deadlines. Flagship awards open 9–12 months before study begins.
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Frequently asked questions
Which UK scholarships are open to African students?
Chevening (one-year Masters, fully funded), Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters and PhD for Commonwealth citizens, including Nigeria and Ghana), GREAT Scholarships, and many university awards such as the University of Westminster and Edinburgh Global scholarships.
When do UK scholarship applications open?
Chevening opens each August and closes in early November for study the following September. Commonwealth Masters applications typically run September–October. University awards usually follow admission offers between January and May.