Wednesday 20 February 2019

Scholarships offered By UK Institutions To Deserving Students

February 2019
UK is one of the top most popular study destinations in the world. Most of the students aspiring to pursue higher studies from abroad consider the UK as an important option. Recognizing the student's dreams and aspirations to study in the country, universities of the UK provide varied scholarships to its international students in order to make it easy for them to acquire their dreams. 

However, while a lot of programmes, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, at most of the top universities across the world offer scholarship opportunities, the knowledge of the funding options is often not known to the prospective international students. With a tightening economy, unstable rupee value and increasing tuition as well as living expenses, studying abroad has become a difficult option. Out of the various choices with the help of which prospective international students lessen their financial burden, scholarships are the most preferred and sought after. There are various sources for scholarship for international students. They can be offered by the corresponding university, granted by the related state or national government, or can be sponsored by individual private, public or public-private organizations. 

The cost of studying abroad can vary greatly depending on the length of your studies, the city you choose to study in, and the kind of accommodation you find. Naturally, full study abroad programs are more expensive than just taking a single semester or course abroad. Therefore, it's important to plan in advance in order to know how much financial support you will need. 

Given below are some of the Scholarships provided to the deserving students:-
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Chevening Scholarship

Chevening Scholarships, the UK government's global scholarship programme, are awarded to outstanding scholars from Chevening-eligible countries around the world. Awards are typically for a one-year Master's degree. Most Chevening Scholarships cover tuition fees, a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual), an economy class return airfare to the UK, and additional grants to cover essential expenditure.

Common Wealth Masters Scholarship

The Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students from developing Commonwealth countries who aspire to pursue Master's study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Each Scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, personal maintaining allowance, thesis grant (if applicable), initial arrival allowance, among others.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

Clarendon Scholarships offered By UK Institutions To Deserving Students

The Clarendon Scholarship Fund is a prestigious graduate scholarship scheme offering around 140 new scholarships every year to eligible graduate applicants (including international students) at the University of Oxford. Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at graduate level at the University of Oxford. The scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship

The University of Edinburgh will offer 30 scholarships to outstanding overseas students who intend to pursue a PhD Research Programme in any field of study offered by the University. Each scholarship covers the difference between the tuition fee for a graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.
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Country: UK 
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Country: UK 
University: NTU
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Country: UK 
University: University of Sussex
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Country: UK 
University: University of Bristol
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Country: UK 
University: University of Strathclyde

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We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 725 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

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