Scholarships could be one of the best ways for students to support themselves from those hefty looking price tags of overseas education. With just the right amount of information and planning, you can save yourself from all those financial burdens becoming a barrier to your dreams!
Generally, scholarships offer a deduction on the total tuition fee. But there are multiple scholarships which cover many other aids like living expenses, airfare, visa fee based on the applicant’s academic excellence and background. Research is the first and foremost thing you need to be doing if you are planning to apply for your Higher Education overseas. There are various factors one needs to keep in mind while finding the most suitable scholarships.
In a country like the United Kingdom, where there are hundreds of scholarships available, it might sometimes get confusing to get the right fit for you. From being program-specific to course-specific, some are university-specific; some are country or location-specific. Apart from this, various organizations also offer mighty scholarships to international students. Then, there are government-funded scholarships and grants available too for capable students to proceed with their higher education. Let us look at ten such scholarships and different types of financial aid available for Indian students from the British council, and other associated organizations :
Rhodes Scholarships -Rhodes is one of the oldest and most renowned international graduate awards. Students are selected based on their exceptional intellect, character, leadership ability, and last but not the least commitment towards the service in their respective domains. Selected Students are accordingly given several scholarships to study at the University of Oxford every year.
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship – This government lead scholarship aims for the bright students of Commonwealth countries so that they can create a significant contribution to their home country post the completion of a higher education program in the UK. Masters in Humanities, Social Science, Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science, Agricultural departments, etc. are some of the Post Graduates courses this Grant is available for.
Chevening Scholarships for Indian and International Students –
Chevening is a unique opportunity that is provided to the exceptional future front-runners to pursue a one-year postgraduate degree in any United Kingdom (UK) University in a subject of their choice. Candidates selected by the British embassies and High Commissions from all over the world and receiving tuition fees, travel and living allowance with several other benefits. Indian students are one of the most keenly seeking students after the scholarships.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – Under the Erasmus Mundus Scheme, various scholarships are available for diverse target groups and mobility types. The award covers a monthly allowance, participation costs, traveling, and insurance costs of the students. The Scholarship is awarded to emerging individuals under Erasmus Mundus. Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/research, course duration, and the grantee’s nationality. Erasmus Mundus is one of the most popular scholarships in the UK for Indian students.
Felix Scholarship – The Focus of this Scholarship is to offer a peaceful and calm life to the gifted underprivileged students from India and other developing countries. It provides the opportunity for deserving candidates to pursue their graduate education in any subject at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS). The Scholarship is open to the needy citizens of India under the age of 30 years, holding a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university from India. The Grant covers 100% of the course fees, living expenses, and one return flight from India to the UK.
Hornby Scholarships – This Trustworthy awards scholarships focus on supporting English language specialists, senior teachers, teaching-trainers, inspectors, and material writers. It offers aid to candidates from developing countries like India and many more who want to pursue their masters of arts to increase their enthusiasm and respect towards the English language. The eligible applicant must have at least five years of experience as an English language teacher in any educational institution.
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWITS)– The CWITS is awarded to Indians in the early or middle stages of their careers. The Scholarship not only provides candidates to achieve academic, artistic, and professional ambitions but also gives them a chance to widen their international connections. CWITS provides aid to talented Indian students by covering accommodation and living expenses in the UK, course fees, and a contribution to international fares.
Inlaks Scholarships – Inlaks provide the opportunity to students with exceptional skill in any discipline to improve their abilities to perform in society, for making them a prospective means to bring change in the society. The award covers Tuition fees, Living Expenses, and AirFare/Travel Costs of the deserving candidates.
Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships – In honor of Dr. Manmohan Singh, University of Cambridge initiated this Scholarship for Indian students who want to pursue their doctoral degrees in subjects like Economics, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences at St. John’s College, Cambridge. The fully-funded Scholarship covers full tuition fees, visa charges, international airfare, and provides a monthly stipend for covering the living expenses.
Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships – Sir Ratan Tata Trust offers One-Year Scholarships for students who wish to pursue their master’s degree from the United Kingdom in Development Studies, with a particular focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health, and Science-Technology-Society (STS) Studies.
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