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Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships in the UK

Universities and colleges typically provide admission and then offer students the opportunity to apply for financial aid. Some institutions offer financial aid as part of the admission process, assessing students' needs based on their applications. Additionally, many universities offer support to international students who are already enrolled but face financial difficulties. For those seeking financial assistance, external scholarships can also be valuable. At the last section of this page is where you will mainly find full scholarships. These scholarships are competitive and often cover tuition, living expenses, and other costs, providing significant support to students in need.

1. University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, England

Scholarship Types: Rhodes Scholarships, Clarendon Fund, University Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic achievements, financial need

Coverage: Full tuition, living costs

Website: https://www.ox.ac.uk/

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2. University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, England

Scholarship Types: Gates Cambridge Scholarships, Cambridge International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Excellent academic record, financial need

Coverage: Full tuition, living costs

Website: https://www.cam.ac.uk/

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3. University of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Scholarship Types: Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships, Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Full or partial tuition

Website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/

 

4. University of Bristol

Location: Bristol, England

Scholarship Types: University of Bristol Scholarships, Bristol PhD Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Excellent academic record, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/

 

5. University of Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Scholarship Types: Glasgow Scholarships, Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/

 

6. University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, England

Scholarship Types: University of Manchester Scholarships, Manchester Doctoral College Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/

 

7. University of Warwick

Location: Coventry, England

Scholarship Types: Warwick Scholarships, Warwick Graduate School Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/

 

8. Cardiff University

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Scholarship Types: Cardiff Scholarships, Cardiff International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/

 

9. University of Southampton

Location: Southampton, England

Scholarship Types: Southampton Scholarships, Southampton Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

 

10. University of Leeds

Location: Leeds, England

Scholarship Types: Leeds Scholarships, Leeds Doctoral Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/

 

11. University of Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, England

Scholarship Types: Sheffield Scholarships, Sheffield Doctoral Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

 

12. University of Exeter

Location: Exeter, England

Scholarship Types: Exeter Scholarships, Exeter PhD Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/

 

13. University of Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, England

Scholarship Types: Nottingham Scholarships, Nottingham Global Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

 

14. University of Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Scholarship Types: Aberdeen Scholarships, Aberdeen Research Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic record, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/

 

15. University of Dundee

Location: Dundee, Scotland

Scholarship Types: Dundee Scholarships, Dundee PhD Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/

 

16. University of East Anglia (UEA)

Location: Norwich, England

Scholarship Types: UEA Scholarships, UEA International Development Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.uea.ac.uk/

 

17. University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Location: Lampeter, Wales

Scholarship Types: Trinity Saint David Scholarships, Trinity Saint David PhD Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Outstanding academic record, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/

 

18. Queen's University Belfast

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Scholarship Types: Queen’s Scholarships, Queen’s International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Exceptional academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.qub.ac.uk/

 

19. University of Ulster

Location: Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Scholarship Types: Ulster Scholarships, Ulster Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/

 

20. University of Stirling

Location: Stirling, Scotland

Scholarship Types: Stirling Scholarships, Stirling Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/

 

21. University College London (UCL)

Location: London, England

Scholarship Types: UCL Scholarships, UCL Graduate Research Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Exceptional academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/

 

22. King’s College London

Location: London, England

Scholarship Types: King’s College London Scholarships, King’s College London PhD Studentships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/

 

23. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Location: London, England

Scholarship Types: LSE Graduate Support Scheme, LSE Undergraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievements, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.lse.ac.uk/

 

24. University of Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, England

Scholarship Types: Sheffield Scholarships, Sheffield Doctoral Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

 

25. University of Reading

Location: Reading, England

Scholarship Types: Reading Scholarships, Reading Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/

 

26. University of Bradford

Location: Bradford, England

Scholarship Types: Bradford Scholarships, Bradford International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/

 

27. University of Leicester

Location: Leicester, England

Scholarship Types: Leicester Scholarships, Leicester International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.leicester.ac.uk/

 

28. Bangor University

Location: Bangor, Wales

Scholarship Types: Bangor Scholarships, Bangor PhD Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: Exceptional academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/

 

29. University of Chester

Location: Chester, England

Scholarship Types: Chester Scholarships, Chester International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic achievement, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.chester.ac.uk/

 

30. University of South Wales

Location: Treforest, Wales

Scholarship Types: South Wales Scholarships, South Wales International Scholarships, etc.

Eligibility: High academic performance, financial need

Coverage: Partial or full tuition

Website: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/

External Scholarships

1. AAUW International Fellowship for Women

Eligibility: Women pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. programs

Coverage: Full scholarship including tuition, living expenses, and other related costs

Homepage: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/

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2. Chevening Scholarships

Eligibility: International students with leadership potential from various countries including Liberia

Coverage: Full tuition, airfare, and living expenses

Homepage: https://www.chevening.org/

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3. Commonwealth Scholarships

Eligibility: Students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries, including Liberia

Coverage: Full tuition, airfare, and living expenses

Homepage: https://www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships/

 

4. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Eligibility: International students for various joint master’s programs

Coverage: Full tuition, travel, installation, and subsistence costs

Homepage:  https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/studying-abroad_en

 

5. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Eligibility: Students from Sub-Saharan Africa, including Liberia

Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and other costs

Homepage: https://mastercardfdn.org/all/scholars/becoming-a-scholar/apply-to-the-scholars-program/

 

6. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Eligibility: International students for postgraduate studies in Switzerland

Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs

Homepage: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html

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7. Rotary Peace Fellowships

Eligibility: Professionals with experience in peace and conflict resolution from developing countries, including Liberia

Coverage: Full tuition and living expenses

Homepage: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

 

8. Wageningen University & Research

Eligibility: Students from various countries including some African nations

Coverage: Partial to full tuition and living expenses

Homepage: https://www.wur.nl/en/education-programmes/master/practical-information-masters/scholarships-for-international-masters-students.htm

 

9. UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships

Eligibility: Female scientists from developing countries

Coverage: Research funding and support

Homepage: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/calls-applications-2024-loreal-unesco-women-science-young-talents-programmes

 

10. The Mandela Washington Fellowship

Eligibility: Young African leaders, including Liberians

Coverage: Leadership training, networking opportunities, and funding for public service projects

Homepage: https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/

 

11. The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships

Eligibility: International students  for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Germany

Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs

Homepage: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&back=1

 

12. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Eligibility: Mid-career professionals from developing countries including Liberia

Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, and travel costs

Homepage: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/

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13. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Eligibility: Outstanding minority students, including those from African countries like Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, fees, and living expenses for undergraduate through graduate studies

https://gmsp.org/

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14. Australia Awards Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from developing countries, including Liberia, for study in Australia
Coverage: Full tuition, travel, living expenses, and health coverage
Homepage:
https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships

 

​15. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Eligibility: International students from selected countries, including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel grants
Homepage:
https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/

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16. New Zealand Scholarships for International Students
Eligibility: Students from developing countries, including Liberia, for study in New Zealand
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel
Homepage:
https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/category/eligibility/1-check-if-your-country-is-eligible-for-a-scholarship/

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17. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Students from developing countries pursuing development-related studies
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, travel, and other benefits
Homepage:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships

Note

Remember that the U.S. The Embassy has the final say on granting your student visa, so prepare thoroughly. We hope this guide has provided you with the information you need to start your journey towards studying in the United States. Blessings!

Disclaimer

This guide provides general information and should not be taken as legal advice. Admission requirements and visa regulations may change, so always community with the school designated immigration officer to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

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