The tuition fee for almost all universities in the UK is unaffordable for
most prospective international students. Thus, many students rely on some of the scholarships offered to international
students to be able to get an education in the United Kingdom. Let’s explore some of the different types of UK scholarships offered to international
students.
The different types of
scholarships for international students
It is important to note that even need-based
scholarships do take an individual’s educational qualifications into mind before allocating them a scholarship to
help. Universities offer scholarships of
their own. However, it is always recommended to look into other types of scholarships. Scholarships are usually
applied for at the time of course registration or after you have successfully registered. As scholarships are
usually offered early on in the year, it is important to start all your research on this subject carefully and ahead
of time. The different types of scholarships that are offered include:
Part
scholarships
Part scholarships can either help to pay off a
small portion of your tuition fees or even cover your total tuition fees. These types of scholarships do not usually
cover dorm or living costs.
Full scholarships
Most international students strive to qualify for a
full scholarship. Full UK scholarships cover not only your tuition fees but also living costs. They are extremely
difficult to get as you need to be one of the top-performing students in order to qualify for a full
scholarship.
Country-specific
These scholarships differ according to the country
you belong to. For example, Saltire Scholarships are applicable for students applying from the US, Pakistan, India,
Canada, China and Hong Kong. If you research, you will come across a variety of UK scholarships offered for students
from different countries.
Course-specific
These types of scholarships are given only for
specific courses that a student is applying for.
External
Apart from country-specific and university-specific
scholarships, many NGOs, governments, and
even individuals offer to sponsor students from their country, so it advised to search for such entities who offer
to do so if you need.
