Scholarships are financial support awarded to students in aid of their courses at the university. There are different categories of scholarships available for students in the universities. Some are one-time check whereas others are renewable and provide support to students each semester. Scholarships are different from loans and they do not have to be payback. If a student is awarded a scholarship, he or she might receive the money directly in the bank account of the student. In other cases, the scholarship money can be directly given to the university to pay or deduct the sum (scholarship amount) from student tuition fees. 

Below is the latest comprehensive list of scholarships, grants, and other educational awards provided by different international organizations and universities around the world.

USA

Government-funded

1.      Fulbright Foreign Student Program

2.      Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

Non-governmental

1.      Abbey Road Summer Scholarships

2.      The Next Gen Scholarship Fund

3.      Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship

4.      David P. Shapiro Annual Leukaemia Scholarship

Australia

Government-funded

1.      Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS)

2.      Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students

3.      Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)

Canada

Government-funded

1.      Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

2.      IDRC Research Awards

3.      NSERC Postgraduate scholarships

4.      Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program

Non-governmental

1.      Anne Vallee Ecological Fund

2.      Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships

Germany

Government-funded

1.      DAAD Scholarships

2.      Erasmus+

Non-governmental

1.      Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship

2.      Heinrich Boll Scholarships for International Students

3.      Humboldt Research Fellowships for Post doctoral Researchers

4.      Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships

5.      Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) for Developing Countries

6.      Mawista Scholarship

7.      Deutschland Stipendium

8.      The Helmholtz Association

New Zealand

Government-funded

1.      New Zealand Development Scholarships

2.      New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Scholarships

3.      New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

4.      Fulbright New Zealand US Graduate Awards

Belgium

Government-funded

1.      VLIR-UOS Training and Master’s Scholarships

Switzerland

Government-funded

1.      Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

2.      ETH Zurich Excellence Master’s Scholarship Program

Sweden

1.      Swedish Scholarships for International Students

Netherlands

1.      University of Maastricht High Potential Scholarships

2.      TU Delft Excellence Scholarships

3.      Erik Bleumink Scholarships at the University of Groningen

4.      Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships

Denmark

1.      Danish State Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships at Roskilde University

China

1.      Shanghai Government Scholarships for International Students

2.      The China Scholarship Council (CSC)

3.      CAS-TWAS President's PhD Fellowship Program

4.      Chinese Scholarships-Great Wall Program

5.      Zhejiang University Asia Future Leaders Scholarship Program

Japan

1.      Aichi Scholarship Program for Asian Students in Japan

2.      Japan-IMF Scholarships Program for ASIA Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships for International Research Students

3.      JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

4.      Keio University "Design the Future" Award for International Students

5.      KUT PhD Engineering Scholarships for International Students

6.      Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation

7.      Ting Hsin Scholarship at Waseda University

8.      University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students

Fully funded Institute Scholarships

1.      Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships

2.      ADB Japan Scholarship Program

3.      Rotary Foundation Global Study Grants

4.      OFID Scholarship Award

 UK

Government-funded

1.      British Chevening Scholarships

2.      Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

3.      Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities

Non-governmental

1.      Euraxess UK

2.      CastleSmart Scholarship

Other information on scholarships in the UK

Scholarships come from a variety of different sources, including clubs, organizations, charities, foundations, businesses, colleges and universities, the government, and individuals. Colleges and universities offer financial assistance in the form of merit aid as well.

Therefore, do not forget to ask for any possibility of a scholarship. Our expert consultant can help you to find out if you (based on your academic excellence) can qualify for any form of scholarship (merit aid) whether it is for your tuition fee reduction or any other form of available schemes. You can also look into the link https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/ to search for a database and find out available scholarships.

Criteria for scholarship

Each scholarship has its own criteria. Some scholarships are awarded based on need. For others, you must be a member of an organization, be studying a certain field or fit whatever guidelines the group awarding the money decides upon. Regardless of whether you excel in academics, you should be able to find several scholarships that work for you.

Our expert consultants can work out some scholarship schemes with you and help you to apply for them. So please, ask for help and guidance if you have the academic excellence or other competence to grab a scholarship.

Time to apply for a scholarship

The application deadline for scholarships varies. You should check each one to find out when to apply however do remember that some require you to apply before you know your A-level results and others once you have your place confirmed at the university. There are also scholarships available for when you are in your second or third year at university, keep an eye out whilst you are studying as a cash boost every now and then will always be welcome to a student.

Our scholarship expert team can help you with research on available scholarships and guide you through the application process. So, if you are planning for a scholarship you should get in touch with us.

List of available scholarships and links for application

• Academic Excellence Scholarships

Many universities offer scholarships to students who achieve specified grades in their A Levels/higher secondary level to encourage the higher achieving students to choose their university.  So, ask your admission consultant to find out if there are any scholarships available at your university based on your merit at the secondary level.

• Personal Circumstances

Scholarships are based on your personal circumstances, such as where you come from, if you are a careleaver, what your parents do for a living, or your religion. These might come from local authorities or religious organizations or charities. It is always worth asking for support based on your personal circumstances. You might find something worthwhile for a while.

• Financial Need

These are the more traditional type of scholarships that award money to individuals who are in financial need and may not be able to attend university without the money. These are often called grants or bursaries and you may need to prove your financial situation to be awarded. You can ask your consultant to help you find out financial bursaries from your university and guide you to apply for it.

• Company scholarships

More and more companies are starting to offer scholarships, and some include work experience as part of the offer. Industry Associations are also using scholarships to encourage new talent to join their profession. Females studying Engineering are in particular demand. You can get more information from the link on corporate scholarships; https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/corporate-scholarships/

• Your interests and hobbies

There are some scholarships that are based on your extra-curricular activities such as showing a commitment to social engagement or improving the lives of others. You can visit the link for more information on available scholarships; https://www.discover.com/student-loans/college-planning/scholarships/directory/interests

• Musical Scholarships

If you are good at singing or playing a musical instrument and would be happy to perform during your stay at the university, you could be awarded a musical scholarship. You do not have to be studying Music to be eligible.  You can visit the link for more information on available scholarships; https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/music-scholarships/

• Sporting achievement

If you have made outstanding achievements in sports, many universities will offer scholarships to attract the best talent. You will, of course, have to compete for the university in your sport. You can visit the link for more information; https://www.ucas.com/finance/scholarships-grants-and-bursaries/scholarships-grants-and-bursaries-sports

• Erasmus scholarship

The Erasmus Program has been running for some time and the government has actively encouraged more and more students to participate in the program. With the Erasmus Programme, comes the Erasmus scholarship, which has a number of different branches, which is also tied into Erasmus +, Erasmus’ new section. An Erasmus scholarship works in the same way as the British Council scholarship, in that it facilitates international education, learning, and developing an understanding of other cultures. You can visit the link to find out any available scholarships; https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/scholarships-catalogue_en

• UK government scholarships

The UK government offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries, and additional financial support to students from several countries. You can visit the link to find out UK government scholarships for international students studying in the UK; https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information–Advice/Fees-and-Money/Government-Student-Support

• GREAT Scholarships

If you are a citizen of Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Thailand, who is dreaming of studying for a postgraduate degree in the UK, but need help funding your studies – find out more about GREAT Scholarships through the link; https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships/great-scholarships

• S. Hornbuy Trust scholarship

Scholarships for an English language teacher to develop their English language skills. Please see the link to get more information and application for this fund;  https://www.hornby-trust.org.uk/newpage1#Scholarships

• Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships

Scholarships for postgraduate master’s studies in the area of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy. You can access more information through the link; https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships

• Chevening Fellowships

short course or professional academic research opportunities for mind career professionals. You can access more information on this through the link; https://www.chevening.org/fellowships/

• Commonwealth Scholarship and fellowship plan

Master’s and doctoral courses (for study in the UK and distance learning), plus academic, professional, and medical fellowships.  You can get more information on this scholarship scheme through the link; https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/

• British Council scholarships for women in STEM

Scholarships for women undertaking master’s degrees in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics course at one of 19 UK universities. To learn more about this scholarship scheme please visit the link; https://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/in-uk/scholarship-women-stem?_ga=2.183480303.836634220.1610843064-1680963914.1610843064

• 1st formation business scholarship

The 1st Formations Business Scholarship is available to anyone currently studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an officially recognized UK academic institution or an officially recognized US academic institution and will provide additional funding to help develop the skills required to become a future industry leader. You can access more information through the link; https://www.1stformations.co.uk/business-scholarship/

Some good places to look for any Bursaries, Grants, or Scholarships

There are a number of places that you can look, and we recommend that you check out each of the links in the table below, although, you can find some if you Google scholarship or run a scholarship search and see what you find.

• Turn to us

A good place to start if you are looking at potentially using a charity to help you. There are of course a number of issues with using a charity, so make sure you are aware of them before you begin. The link;

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

• Scholarship Search

You can search by subject, funding type, and by the university itself. The link is; https://www.postgraduatesearch.com/funding

• British Council Guide to Scholarships

This is angled more for international students that are looking to study in the UK, however, that does not mean that you cannot still work around it if indeed you are from the UK. The link; https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/

• Savoy Educational Trust

This is aimed more toward students that are looking to complete a Hospitality and Catering degree or a Food Science degree, as this provides you with funds for fees, equipment, and any uniform that you may potentially need. The link; https://www.savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk/

• Student Disability Assistance Fund

This is aimed at students that have a disability and needs funds. The only other stipulation is that you have to be in full-time education to be eligible. The link; https://www.studenthealthassociation.co.uk/

• The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

This is definitely aimed at those who are looking to grab a scholarship for their athletic prowess, and this can give you anywhere up to £3,500. The link; https://www.tass.gov.uk/

The above are some good ones that you can apply to try your chance. We recommend that you get these sorted as soon as is humanly possible, even when you have officially been accepted or your application is still being processed then you need to be aware of the various grants, bursaries, or scholarships that are available to you and you need to apply as soon as possible.

Our expert consultants for scholarships can guide you through finding other available scholarships and support you throughout your application. So why wait? take your chance and hit it.