Scholarships and financial aid are given to meritorious International students, by the respective colleges or universities.

There are several foundations which also consider some form of aid/award based on the academic performance and other factors of an international applicant.

Some of the Scholarships available for Higher studies in UK:

Some of the Popular Scholarships managed by the British Council

British Chevening Scholarships -

For students who have an excellent academic record and are interested in attending a UK university.

Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships 2009 -

This annual scheme, made available by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, provides a wide variety of scholarship and fellowship programmes.

Charles Wallace India Trust -

If you're interested in arts and humanities and would like to study, undertake research or gain professional experience in the UK, the Charles Wallace India Trust can help.

The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2009 -

For Doctoral Studies at St. John's College, University of Cambridge, UK. For research aspirants with outstanding academic and leadership credentials.


Scholarships managed by other Institutions

Scholarships@Middlesex University -

Ten scholarships on offer ranging between GBP4000 and GBP 4500.

University of Sheffield India Scholarships 2009 -

The University is offering a range of Scholarships to students from India of high academic standing commencing their studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2009.

Graduate Scholarships at LSE -

Scholarships for students from India starting a Master’s programme at LSE in 2009.

The Rhodes Scholarships -

For further information please check the Rhodes Scholarships website.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSFP) -

For further information visit website CSFP's website.