Scholarships to Study in United Kingdom
Fully-funded opportunities, university grants, and government fellowships for international and domestic students in United Kingdom.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Federally-funded scholarship for US undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad. Prioritizes underrepresented students and non-traditional destinations. Over 4,000 scholarships awarded annually.
Boren Awards for International Study
Institute of International Education (IIE) & National Security Education Program
Awards for US students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests (excludes Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). Focuses on Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Includes federal service commitment.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fully-funded summer overseas program for intensive study of 15 critical languages (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, and more). Prepares American students for critical world languages needed in national security and diplomacy.
Chevening Scholarships
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
The UK government's flagship international scholarship program funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Provides a one-year fully-funded master's degree at any UK university for outstanding emerging leaders from 160+ countries. Selects 1,500 scholars annually from 65,000+ applicants (2.3% acceptance rate).
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust at University of Oxford
The world's oldest and most prestigious graduate scholarship, established in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes. Fully-funded 2-3 year degree at University of Oxford. Selects 100+ scholars annually from 60+ countries. Alumni include heads of state (Bill Clinton, Cory Booker), Nobel Laureates, and CEOs of major global institutions.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at University of Cambridge
Established by a $210M endowment from Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000. Fully-funded scholarship at the University of Cambridge, England. Selects 80 scholars annually from 6,000+ applicants (1.3% acceptance rate). Focus on outstanding academics who will use knowledge to improve the lives of others.
Marshall Scholarships
British Government (Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
British Government scholarship established in 1953 as a token of British gratitude for the Marshall Plan aid. Funds 40-50 US graduates to pursue any degree at any UK university (2-year Master's or PhD). Alumni include Nobel Laureates, Supreme Court Justices, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
Commonwealth Scholarships
UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (funded by FCDO)
Funded by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for talented individuals from 54 Commonwealth countries. Offers Master's and PhD scholarships focused on themes: sustainable development, health, climate, and equity. Selects 800+ scholars annually.
GREAT Scholarships
British Council & UK Government
GREAT Scholarships jointly funded by the UK Government's GREAT Britain campaign and 40+ UK universities. Provides £10,000 towards Master's tuition for outstanding students from 15 countries. Partnership with British Council for cultural exchange.
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
University of Oxford
Fully-funded scholarship for outstanding graduate students at University of Oxford, funded by Oxford University Press since 2001. Awards 200+ scholarships annually across all disciplines. No separate application - all applicants to Oxford Master's/DPhil programs automatically considered.
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Cambridge Trust at University of Cambridge
Umbrella scholarship program at University of Cambridge combining 300+ named scholarships from various donors. Awards 500+ scholarships annually to international students. Complements Gates Cambridge Scholarship - broader eligibility criteria but similar prestige.
Developing Solutions Scholarships (University of Nottingham)
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham scholarship for international students from Africa, India, and select developing countries. Focuses on Master's programs that address development challenges in home countries. Awards 105 scholarships annually.
Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund
Shell + University of Cambridge
Corporate scholarship funded by Shell for outstanding students from developing countries pursuing one-year Master's at Cambridge. Focus on subjects relevant to Shell's business: energy, engineering, business, and STEM. Requires return to home country.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
European Commission
The European Union's flagship scholarship program for international students. Funds 2-year integrated Master's programs delivered by consortiums of 3+ European universities. Students study in multiple European countries and receive a joint degree. Over 5,000 scholarships awarded annually across 100+ programs.
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Ashinaga Foundation (Japan)
Japanese foundation's scholarship for orphaned African high school graduates to pursue undergraduate studies at universities worldwide. Requires return to home country after graduation to contribute to development. Awards ~50 scholarships annually across sub-Saharan Africa. Founded by Yoshiomi Tamai in 2014.
National Overseas Scholarship (SC/ST)
Ministry of Social Justice + Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Government of India scholarship exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates to pursue Master's/PhD abroad. Fully-funded at any recognized foreign university. Awards ~100 scholarships annually (SC) + ~20 (ST). Highly competitive with income and academic criteria.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Aga Khan Foundation's scholarship for outstanding students from selected developing countries (Africa, Middle East, Central & South Asia). Awards 100+ scholarships annually for Master's/PhD at any university worldwide. Unique 50% grant + 50% interest-free loan structure. Focus on students committed to serving Muslim world.
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation's flagship program funding future peace and development leaders. Fully-funded Master's (2 years) at 6 partner universities OR Professional Development Certificate (3 months). Awards 130+ fellowships annually. Focus on conflict resolution, peace-building, and international relations.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation's flagship scholarship for individuals from developing countries who have historically lacked educational opportunities. Awards ~350 fellowships annually across 22 countries. Fully-funded Master's or PhD in social justice fields. Alumni becoming next generation of leaders in social equity.
Watson Fellowship
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Unique post-baccalaureate fellowship funding 40 US undergraduates for one year of purposeful, independent exploration outside the US. No academic program - pure international immersion around a personal interest. Awards 40 fellowships annually from 41 partner colleges. 45+ years running, 3,000+ alumni.
Churchill Scholarship
Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States
One of the most academically rigorous scholarships for US STEM students. Founded in 1963 to honor Winston Churchill's transatlantic vision. Fully-funded one-year Master's degree at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Awards only 16 scholarships annually from 100+ nominations. Focus on math, science, and engineering.
Davis Projects for Peace
Kathryn Wasserman Davis (through Davis United World College Scholars)
Grant funding undergraduate students at 91 partner colleges to design and implement their own peace-related project during summer. $10,000 per project. Awards 130+ projects annually across all disciplines. Complete flexibility in project scope - past projects range from clean water in Kenya to art therapy in refugee camps.
Google Women Techmakers Scholarship (Anita Borg)
Google Women Techmakers
Google's global scholarship for women pursuing computer science careers. Named after Anita Borg (pioneer for women in computing). Awards $10,000 (US/Canada), €7,000 (EMEA), or regional equivalents. Includes exclusive retreat. Alumni pipeline to Google jobs. Highly competitive.
Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International
Awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.
Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship
Reaching Out MBA
A joint effort between top business schools and Reaching Out MBA to develop out LGBTQ+ and active ally business leaders. Each Fellow receives a minimum $20K scholarship and access to exclusive leadership programming.
NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
A highly individualized, accelerated PhD or MD/PhD training program. Students conduct collaborative research under two mentors—one at the NIH intramural campus in Maryland, and one at either Oxford or Cambridge.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
A nonprofit public charity that awards educational grants to exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and are enrolled at universities in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Latin America.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation
A massive $500 million initiative providing fully-funded scholarships to bright, economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to study at partner universities worldwide (including Berkeley, Edinburgh, McGill, and Ashesi).
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Palantir Technologies
Launched in 2010 to encourage women to pursue computer science. Open to undergraduate women globally. Evaluated on technical capability and leadership.