In the previous article, we already discussed Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students in the UK – 2022 (part 01)/Governmental Scholarships. Now we are going to discuss Non-Governmental Scholarships (Scholarships from UK universities) in the UK. Let’s get started.
B. Non-Governmental Scholarships
Scholarships from UK universities
The top-notch universities in the UK fund international students by taking their academic credentials and financial condition into consideration. The following are just some scholarships extended by some top universities in the UK:
- University of Cambridge
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- University of Cambridge
- King’s College London
- Imperial College London
- University College London (UCL)
1. Gates Cambridge Scholarship
One of the best universities in the whole world is the University of Cambridge, which has an attractive bursary project for international students. The Gates Scholarship program is a part of this program and provides financial support for excellent foreign students aiming to attend a full-time postgraduate course at this University. This scholarship will include all of the study costs you are going to incur while studying at the University of Cambridge. Those who want to pursue MSc, MLitt, Ph.D., or any other one-year postgraduate degrees are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Only 90 excellent applicants out of 6,000 applications are chosen in each academic cycle.
2. Rhodes House Scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarship funding is perhaps one of the prehistoric scholarship programs and one of the most distinguished in the world. This awards scholarships to postgraduate students focusing on studying in the UK at the University of Oxford. 95 distinguished students are fortunate to avail themselves of such scholarships. This particular bursary consists of all university tuition fees with two economy class air tickets with one to get to the University and the other to return home when the scholarship availability terminates.
3. Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offers 30 scholarship opportunities for international students intending to obtain a Ph.D. course at this prestigious university. This scholarship will cover only a portion of the tuition fees. To apply for such a scholarship, you must first get an offer letter from the University of Edinburgh for a Ph.D. course.
4. UK Scholarships from British Council
International students aiming to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK can apply for an IELTS award, a scholarship awarded by the British Council. This type of scholarship consists of a range of GBP from £3,000 up to £10,000. International students from almost each and every country of the world are permitted to opt for an IELTS scholarship.
5. Denys Holland Scholarship
Foreign students who are willing to complete their undergraduate degrees from the UK but the tuition fees are beyond their capacity can apply for such scholarships provided by University College London. Those who are awarded such scholarships get £9,000 per in every academic year and can decide on their own how they’re going to spend. They can either spend it on living expenses or pay tuition fees. It is recommended to be aged 25 or below that at the commencement of your studies there.
6. Bristol University Scholarships
The University of Bristol offers 5 different kinds of scholarships for future undergraduate international students. The amount of scholarship generally provided is £8,500 which is above university tuition fees.
7. Kingston University London Scholarships
The International Admission Office of Kingston University London provides scholarships for attending undergraduate and postgraduate courses at this University. The aforementioned scholarship is partial and it is only £4,000.
8. University of Sussex International Scholarships
International students attending a full-time Taught Postgraduate course at the University of Sussex can apply for a scholarship provided by this university. These scholarships are given for an academic year and include 50% of the total cost of tuition fees of the university.
9. University Prize Scholarships
University of Sheffield offers such scholarships for international Ph.D. applicants. You can decrease your 4 years Ph.D. financial burden by availing yourself of such a scholarship. This particular university provides 5 various Prize Scholarships for its Ph.D. applicants. The scholarship is a full funding opportunity of (£20,000) including tuition fees and other costs.
10. International Scholarships at University of Westminster
The University of Westminster offers scholarships for its international students who are looking forward to enrolling in a Master’s program in the UK. This scholarship is meant to cover their tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and flight from and to London.
11. International Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship
Scholarships are provided to students intending to attend a Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering, Sports Engineering, and Electronic Engineering. It is unlocked for international students all over the world and a £5,000 partial grant is provided each year.
12. MBA Scholarships at Brunel University
The University of Brunel London provides scholarships for MBA in Business Administration to international students. This type of scholarship is partial which is £6,420.
13. Cardiff University Scholarships
The above-mentioned scholarships are offered by a reputed member of the famous Russell Group. If you wish to study in the UK from Bangladesh in one of the cheapest universities in the UK, you should definitely apply to Cardiff University. International students willing to pursue both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees can apply for such scholarships at the earliest time possible.
Read more: Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students in UK – 2022 (Part 01)
