Other sources of funding
Funding and Fees
Explore funding opportunities for your exchange abroad.
Other Sources of Funding
We’ve provided an overview of some of the most commonly available external funding schemes to help support your ambitions to study and work abroad.
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Asia/South East Asia
Asia/South East AsiaGlobal Korea Scholarship, South Korea
The Global Korea Scholarship provides international students with opportunities to conduct advanced studies in graduate programs at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries.
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), Hong Kong
Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities.
https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Scholarship, Japan
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan offered to UK graduates. The Foundation also offers scholarships to support the postgraduate study of Japanese studies in the UK or Japan.
https://dajf.org.uk/scholarships/daiwa-scholarship
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, Japan
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is an official Japanese Government scheme offering three positions for UK graduates: Assistant Language Teacher, Sports Exchange Advisor, and Coordinator for International Relations.
Japanese MEXT Scholarship, Japan
Postgraduate scholarships for outstanding British students to study any subject in Japan through the Japanese MEXT Scholarship. Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese.
https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_postgrad.html
Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) Travel Grants, Western Asia
CBRL Travel Grants are offered to enable individuals undertaking study or research in the humanities and social sciences at Doctoral or Postdoctoral level to travel in the countries of the Levant (Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Cyprus and Syria) in connection with their work.
Ambassador Year in China (AYC), China
Ambassador Year in China (AYC) is a unique programme for university graduates to spend a year teaching, learning, and making a difference at public and private schools across China by becoming Educational Ambassadors.
The Al Qasimi Foundation's Artist-in-Residence Program, United Arab Emirates
The Al Qasimi Foundation's Artist-in-Residence Program provides opportunities for visiting local and international artists to produce new works and engage in cultural exchange with the Ras Al Khaimah community. Applications are welcome from all nationalities and artistic media, with resident artists based in the Al Qasimi Foundation’s Studio & Gallery space.
Australia
AustraliaThe Northcote Trust, Australia
The Northcote Trust awards Postgraduate Scholarships to enable students normally residing in the UK to undertake a higher degree at an Australian university for up to three years.
https://www.britain-australia.org.uk/northcote
Monash University International Merit Scholarship, Australia
The Monash University International Merit Scholarship offers financial assistance to international students who have an offer to study a postgraduate degree at Monash University.
The University of Sydney International Scholarships, Australia
The University of Sydney has a wide array of international student scholarships to provide funding for postgraduate coursework or research degrees.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/international.html
The Research Training Program (RTP), Australia
The Research Training Program offers postgraduate scholarships to study a research degree at a participating Australian university.
https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program
North America/Canada
North America/CanadaThe Fulbright Commission, USA
The Fulbright Commission offers Postgraduate Awards providing scholarships for UK students to study on graduate programmes at accredited US universities.
https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-usa/postgraduate/fulbright-postgraduate-scholarships
The Canada Memorial Foundation, Canada
The Canada Memorial Foundation awards full scholarships to UK students wishing to study at master’s level in Canada.
https://www.canadamemorialfoundation.org/scholarship/
The Kennedy Scholarship, USA
The Kennedy Scholarship is an academic award for exceptional UK graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate study at Harvard or MIT.
https://www.kennedytrust.org.uk/display.aspx?id=1848&pid=0&tabId=230
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars, USA
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a competitive programme offering international students the opportunity to undertake graduate study and leadership training at Stanford University.
https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu
The Thouron Award, USA
The Thouron Award provides generous scholarships to UK students to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Pennsylvania.
The BEST (BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust), USA or Canada
The BEST (BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust) scholarships offer financial assistance to eligible applicants who are looking to undertake postgraduate study in the USA or Canada.
https://bunac.org/scholarships-awards
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS), Canada
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature_overview.html
UK/Europe
UK/EuropeStudy a Master's in Europe Scholarship 2023, Europe
The search engine educations.com is offering a postgraduate scholarship of up to €5000 to help cover your tuition fees and get you one step closer to your next great adventure. The scholarship will be awarded for the autumn semester of 2023 and is open to students from any country who will be studying a master’s degree abroad at a European university or graduate school.
https://www.educations.com/scholarships/study-a-masters-in-europe-15211
The Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships, Denmark
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.
http://www.anglo-danishsociety.org.uk/scholarships
Entente Cordiale Scholarship Scheme, France
The Entente Cordiale joint scholarship scheme provides funding to help students enrolling for a Masters or a PhD qualification in France.
https://francobritish.org/en/entente-cordiale/
DAAD Study Scholarship for Postgraduates, Germany
Study abroad scholarships on offer to Irish and UK students looking to study in Germany at master’s level or to conduct research. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree at a UK or Irish university.
Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants, Austria
Austrian online database of scholarships, including for students wishing to study in Austria.
https://web.archive.org/web/20221202200510/https://grants.at/en/
Austrian Government Scholarships, Austria
Monthly scholarships of €1,050 available for up to four months for international students of all study levels.
KU Leuven Science Scholarships for International Students, Belgium
The Science@Leuvenscholarship is aimed at international students interested in undertaking study in Belgium at master’s level within the faculty of science at KU Leuven.
https://wet.kuleuven.be/english/scienceatleuvenscholarship
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Scholarships, Greece
Scholarships for international students to study in Greece at all study levels at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
https://dps.auth.gr/en/aristotle-university-scholarships/
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships, Germany
Monthly master’s and PhD scholarships are available for international applicants under 30 who have completed a university degree in their home country. You’ll need to provide evidence of an above-average academic performance, have been actively involved in voluntary work for the benefit of society in your home country, and have an interest in political issues.
https://www.kas.de/en/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/auslaenderfoerderung
Various Destinations
Various DestinationsSantander Mobility Scholarships, Various
Santander, through Santander Universities, works to encourage the international exchange, to facilitate access to university, to promote specialist research and education through scholarships and grants. Financial support can be awarded for paid internships and overseas travel.
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/partnerships/santander/
The Leverhulme Trust Study Abroad Scholarships, Anywhere other than UK or USA
Study Abroad Studentships for students to study or undertake research at a centre of learning in any country except the UK or USA.
https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships
Hazel’s Footprints Trust, Various
Hazel’s Footprints Trust awards grants for volunteering placements of at least 6 months in educational projects in developing countries.
https://www.hazelsfootprints.org/footprinter-volunteer-grants/
The Zibby Garnett Travel Fellowship (ZGTF), Anywhere
The Zibby Garnett Travel Fellowship is a charity giving financial help to individual students and apprentices to broaden their understanding of conservation worldwide. The students travel to relevant countries of interest, studying regional heritage craft and conservation techniques, and bring these skills back to the UK.
Association of Commonwealth Universities Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, Various
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, broaden horizons, and build a global network that will last a lifetime.
A Churchill Fellowship, Anywhere
Offers UK adults over the age of 18 full funding to travel anywhere in the world for 4-8 weeks researching a topic of their choice that can make a contribution to UK society on their return.
https://web.archive.org/web/20221205013144/https://www.churchillfellowship.org/
GIFT Friendship Trust, Various
Supports outgoing young UK citizens to establish friendships and direct cultural contacts through ‘homestay’ visits with indigenous communities in developing countries.
Gilchrist Educational Trust, Various
Awards small grants to students who are required to spend a short period studying overseas, such as fieldwork or medical electives. Grants are also available for university expedition groups.
The John Speak Language Trust, Anywhere
Offers funding to assist students to travel overseas to study a language.
http://www.johnspeaktrust.co.uk/qualification-criteria/
Student Finance England SFE, Anywhere
Assistance for journeys between your home and the overseas institution during a full academic year abroad. Also some help is provided for essential expenses, medical insurance and travel visas.
https://www.gov.uk/travel-grants-students-england/what-youll-get
BUTEX
Promotes learning abroad and each year awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.