WHY UK SCHOLARSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT

Securing a UK scholarship is one of the biggest investments anyone interested in academics can make. There are different types of UK Scholarships with unique features and applications processes. A degree or scholarship from a country like UK would go a long way in transforming the academic experience and increasing the employability of anyone who has participated. Participants can also be retained in the university they got scholarship in, giving them full exposure to another life with a better standard of living.

If you’re a student interested in getting a scholarship in the UK, be rest assured that there are many funding options available for international students which can range from full-funding which covers payments for the programme you want to do, flights and other expenses. Part funding on the other hand may include part payment of the programme fees.

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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR UK ASPIRANTS 

Scholarships vary from depending on the intended programme and the level of financial support the students are looking for.

The three main UK government scholarships on offer are:

GREAT Scholarships

This is an important scholarship although it is limited to only students from 18 countries. The GREAT scholarship gives students from these countries financial support worth £10000 (ten thousand pounds) to study different postgraduate courses. These counties include Nigeria, India, Pakistan, China, Kenya, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ghana, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Turkey, Vietnam, Nepal, Mexico, and Peru.

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Chevening Scholarships

This scholarship is one of the most interesting because it offers full financial support. It covers programme fees, contains a monthly stipend, travel costs, visa fees other expenses. Making it one of the most prestigious scholarship programmes in the UK. Unlike the GREAT scholarship that is limited to just 18 countries, this scholarship is open to applicants from 160 countries.

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Eligibility for the Chevening Scholarship 

To be eligible for this scholarship you must come from a Chevening-eligible country and have least two years of work experience (can include internships and voluntary work).

In addition, interested applicants must hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK upper second-class 2:1.

Application Timeline: August: Applications open

November: Applications close

February–June: Interviews

July: Results

September–October: Start of study in the UK

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Commonwealth Scholarships

This is another type of UK scholarship provided to low and middle counties in the Commonwealth. With financial support and aid from the UK these students may not be able to afford studying in the UK but their country’s association to the UK gives them an opportunity to do so.

You can visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) www.ukcisa.org.uk website to find out more about the funding available if you are studying in the UK as a postgraduate student, including whether or not you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Just scroll down to the relevant section of the webpage: www.ukcisa.org.uk

Features

It is fully Funded as it covers tuition fees, flight costs and other expenses.

Eligibility

All citizens of Commonwealth countries with a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard are eligible for this scholarship.

Application Process

First, interested applicants must use a national nominating agency from their country while applying.

All applicants must also provide academic transcripts and proof of citizenship.

Finally, deadlines vary in different countries so it is important to check with the relevant nominating agency for specific dates.

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