Studying in the UK can be expensive for an international student. The good news is that almost all UK universities offer various types of scholarships, grants, and bursaries to help fund your studies.
Due to the large number of international students who wish to study at a UK university, applying for a scholarship can be competitive. But by researching the right scholarships, writing a compelling essay or letter and ensuring you meet all the required deadlines, you will have a great chance of securing funding.
Learn more about scholarships for Indian students in the UK below. If you have any questions or need assistance finding funding support in the UK, contact SI-UK India today.
UK University Funding for Indian Students
Scholarships, grants and bursaries can be broken down into three categories:
- Scholarship: A payment made to support a student's education, awarded based on academic ability
- Grant: A payment made to support a student's education, awarded based on ability, circumstance or financial need
- Bursary: A payment made to support a student's education, awarded based on financial need
Scholarship deadlines
Scholarship deadlines are often months before the beginning of a course, so be sure to check the application process and what type of funding opportunities are available. If applying for a university scholarship directly, students may need to hold a conditional offer from the university before being eligible to apply for the funding.
What type of funding is available?
Indian students can apply for many different types of scholarships.
- Full scholarships cover tuition fees and living costs
- Part scholarships can cover a variety or a small section of expenses you need to cover, such as living costs or whole or part of your tuition fees
- Country-based scholarships are only open to students of a particular region or country
- Course scholarships are only open to students on a particular course
- Government funds scholarships are run through companies such as Chevening or the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
What will I need to submit when applying for a scholarship?
When applying for a scholarship at a UK university, Indian students are generally required to submit the following with their application forms:
- Proof of grades
- Reference letters
- An essay or personal statement
Depending on the award a student applies for, they will be judged on academic ability or financial need.
Search Scholarships in the UK
With our scholarship search, you can search for hundreds of scholarships, grants and bursaries at UK universities. If you are confused or need further assistance in applying to study in the UK and applying for a scholarship, arrange a free consultation in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur or Ahmedabad today.
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