Additional sources of funding
There are various external funding bodies which can help you to cover tuition fees and living costs as an international student.
British Chevening Scholarships
These prestigious awards, for overseas students wishing to study in the UK, are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Chevening programme
British Council
The British Council provide detailed information about sources of funding for international students.
British Council funding information
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
There are scholarships for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught masters study at a UK university
Commonwealth funding information
International agencies
Some international organisations such as UNESCO and WHO operate scholarship schemes, usually for developing countries. Details are available from the agencies or the Ministry of Education within each country.
Masters Compare
A scholarship opportunity is provided by Masters Compare, an online course comparison site.
Masters Compare funding information
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students of architecture throughout their Part 1 and Part 2, as well as research funding for academics and practitioners.
Voluntary organisations
Voluntary organisations, such as religious bodies and charities, sometimes award scholarships, though they can be limited in size and scope. Local newspapers and local British Council offices may also hold details of these schemes as they become available.
US Citizens
The following organisations offer scholarships for US citizens to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom.
There are also a number of loans available to US students.
United States student loans information
Useful websites
The UKCISA provides information on a variety of scholarships for postgraduate study. The Association of Commonwealth Universities website also contains brief information about grants for students who wish to study at a Commonwealth University.