International Scholarships for UK Students

Have a look at this selection of available funding opportunities for students from the United Kingdom to study in other countries. There is a good chance that there is a scholarship that you may apply for to get financial assistance if you are interested in pursuing higher education at any level, whether it is an undergraduate degree, a master’s degree, or even a doctoral degree.

As you continue reading, you will learn about a wide variety of study abroad scholarships that are available to students from the United Kingdom. These scholarships include government scholarships, bilateral student exchanges, commonwealth scholarships, and external awards. Best of luck in your search for scholarships!

Please note that this page is updated yearly, and because the sponsors or institutions that open these scholarships may often change the period in which they accept applications, we may not keep up with these updates due to the volume of scholarships we publish here. Therefore, this page is basically intended to show you the endless opportunities you have to get a scholarship to study anywhere in the world. Simply click on the link to the scholarship you want to check the deadline for on the official website. Or click here to access our list of current scholarships. 

To study anywhere in the world

• The Leverhulme Trust Study Abroad Scholarships – International scholarships for UK students (with a UK undergraduate degree) to study anywhere in the world (except the US) at the graduate level.

To study in Asia

• Chinese Government Scholarships – Government scholarships are open to EU students looking to gain funding to study in China. Open to students of all levels.
• Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships for UK Citizens – Commonwealth scholarships for UK students to study for a Ph.D. in Singapore or New Zealand. There are also scholarships to study for a master’s degree in low- and middle-income countries such as South Africa.
• Generation UK China Scholarships – Scholarships for UK students to study at a Chinese University for 5-11 months, covering tuition fees, accommodation, and a basic living allowance. You can choose what location and subject you’d like, but it is at a non-degree level.
• Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme – Ph.D. scholarships for high-achieving international students to study for their Ph.D. in Hong Kong at selected institutions.
• Japanese MEXT Scholarship Programme – Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for outstanding British students to study any subject in Japan. Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese.
• JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme – Postgraduate scholarships for UK doctorate holders wishing to conduct research in Japan at a selected institution.

To study in Australia and New Zealand

To study in Australia:

• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students – Merit-based government scholarships to study in Australia, available to postgraduate students from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
• Research Training Program (RTP) – Postgraduate scholarships to study for a research degree at a participating Australian university. Open to both domestic and international students.

To study in New Zealand:

• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships – Government scholarships for UK students and other internationals to undertake a Ph.D. at an accredited university in New Zealand. This scholarship is not available in 2018.

To study in Europe

• Erasmus+ ­– EU-funded study abroad scholarships to study at universities across Europe as part of a student exchange. This will allow you to study abroad for 3-12 months as part of a degree based in your home country. Research funding is also available.
• Activia Scholarships – £1,000 is available for college and university UK students to study in the UK. You must have a place at a university (to study any undergraduate or postgraduate course).

To study in Denmark:

• The Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships – Study abroad scholarships for UK students who have completed an undergraduate degree in the UK and wish to study or conduct research at a university or institution in Denmark.

To study in France:

• Entente Cordiale Scholarship Scheme – Bilateral government scholarships for UK students to study in France and French students to study in the UK at the master’s or Ph.D. level in any field.
• The University of Kent at Paris Scholarship – Graduate scholarships to study at the University of Kent’s branch campus in Paris on selected Master of Art programs.

To study in Germany:

• DAAD Study Scholarship for Postgraduates – Study abroad scholarships on offer to Irish and UK students looking to study in Germany at the master’s level or to conduct research. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree at a UK or Irish university.

To study in Latin America

• British Academy Newton Mobility Grants – Exchange programs for postdoctoral UK students and students from partner countries to conduct research in partner nations, including Brazil and Mexico.

To study in North America

• BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) Travel Awards – Study abroad scholarships for UK students wishing to gain funding for a postgraduate degree in the US or Canada.

To study in Canada:

• Canada Memorial Foundation Scholarships – Commonwealth scholarships for UK students and researchers to gain funding for postgraduate study at an accredited university in Canada.
• Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation Scholarships – Study abroad scholarships for graduates of Oxford University in the UK to study at the graduate level at selected universities in Canada.
• Vanier Canada Postgraduate Scholarships Program – Canadian government scholarships for international students to study in Canada for a Ph.D. at a participating Canadian university.

To study in the US:

• Fulbright Awards to Study in the US – Postgraduate scholarships for UK students to pursue a postgraduate degree in the US at an accredited university. Separate awards are offered to researchers, teachers, and professionals.
• The British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Scholarships – MBA scholarships for UK students to study in the US at Harvard Business School. One year of funding only.