Exploring Scholarship Opportunities

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Are you wondering about the array of scholarships available? Look no further for insights into the world of scholarships!

Types of Scholarships

There are two primary categories of scholarships: Full Scholarships and Partial Scholarships.

• Full Scholarships encompass comprehensive funding, spanning international flights, tuition fees, living expenses, clothing allowances, and all costs associated with your academic journey.
• Partial Scholarships typically reduce tuition fees, ranging from GBP 2,000 to 5,000.

Who Bestows Scholarships?

Scholarships hail from diverse sources, including:

• The UK Government: Offering various scholarships to support students' educational quests, mainly the Commonwealth and Chevening Scholarships. The British Council does not offer scholarships; they administer them for third-party scholarship providers. Therefore, visiting your local British Council is always a good investment of your time as they often have more Scholarships administered than just Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships.
• UK Universities: Many UK institutions provide scholarships to foster academic excellence.
• Champion Organisations Such as "Women in Engineering," "Great Scholarships for Justice and Law," and "Women in Engineering and STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

What's the Criterion for Scholarship Awards?

Let's delve into an example with the criteria for a "British Council Scholarship for Women Engineering and STEM":

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants can apply from the following countries: *Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam. * check the website as this may change.

We're seeking women who:

• Are prepared to commence a course of study in the UK for the current academic year from September/October.
• Can demonstrate a genuine need for financial support.
• Possess an undergraduate degree that paves the way for enrollment in one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university.
• Can meet the English language proficiency required for postgraduate study/research at a UK university.
• Exhibit active involvement in their field through work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.
• Showcase a passionate commitment to their chosen course of study and an eagerness to engage as dedicated British Council scholarship alumni. * check out their website, as the criteria may change.

Guidance and Tips

When considering scholarship applications, I would like you to review each scholarship's specific criteria. Remember that even if you meet the requirements, it doesn't guarantee automatic approval. Expect to hold an unconditional offer from a UK university, demonstrating your start dates and tuition fees. You'll also be required to craft an exceptional Personal Statement a compelling cover letter, and possibly attend an interview.
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Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Most scholarships cater to one-year taught master's programs. The rationale behind this is financial and return on investment (ROI). Studying in the UK has an average price tag of GBP 30,000 PA, while an undergraduate degree typically takes three years, accumulating a total cost of GBP 90,000. These programs yield one graduate every three years. Undergraduate scholarship recipients have a higher dropout rate, potentially due to their age and level of maturity. From the perspective of scholarship organisations, this proves to be an expensive and less rewarding investment.

On the other hand, a taught master's program spans 12 months and carries an average cost of GBP 30,000. Sponsors produce one graduate per year at a third of the cost of an undergraduate student. Moreover, master's students are around 25, more mature, resolute in their goals, and exhibit a significantly lower dropout rate.

Words of Wisdom

If you're eyeing a scholarship, target a UK master's degree program and dedicate yourself to excelling in your undergraduate studies at home. Before submitting your application, explore the available courses and entry requirements.

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Please embark on your scholarship journey with clarity and determination and pave the way to a brighter educational future.

List of UK Scholarships

Commonwealth PhD scholarships

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

Commonwealth PhD scholarships website

The WorldStudentAdvisors 90SecondAdvisor podcast on PhD applications

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Women in Engineering Bursaries and Grants

British Council scholarships for women in STEM

GREAT Scholarships for justice and law

Good luck with your search for a Scholarship
on behalf of the WorldStudentAdvisors team