JAPA: Top ten master’s scholarships in UK for international students

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The United Kingdom remains a top destination for international students pursuing higher education. Renowned for its prestigious universities and diverse academic programs, the UK is particularly attractive to those seeking master’s degrees.

To ease the financial burden of tuition, living expenses, and travel, numerous scholarships are available to international students, enabling them to focus on their academic goals.

According to Scholarship Region, the UK offers a range of scholarships specifically designed to support students from developing countries and those aiming to advance their academic careers. These scholarships often cover tuition fees and provide additional funds for living costs and travel.

Below are some of the notable scholarships available to international students in 2025:

  1. David Sainsbury Scholarship at the University of East Anglia
    • Offers full tuition coverage of £35,450, a stipend of £19,237, and £4,000 for travel expenses.
    • Application deadline: May 31, 2025.
    • For more details, visit the university’s scholarship page.
  2. Ferguson Scholarships at the University of Leeds
    • Funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, it covers full tuition, £16,664 for living expenses, return travel, and other allowances.
    • Application deadline: February 3, 2025.
    • More information can be found on the University of Leeds website.
  3. British Council Language Teachers Training Scholarship
    • Provides £28,000 and an opportunity to teach in the UK.
    • No specific application deadline mentioned.
    • Additional details are available on the British Council website.
  4. University of Glasgow Graduate Scholarship
    • Offers full tuition, £19,795 for living costs, and £4,925 for research expenses.
    • Application deadline: May 1, 2025.
    • Visit the University of Glasgow’s scholarship page for more information.
  5. Aston University Ferguson Scholarship
    • Covers full tuition and provides a £22,500 living stipend for students from Africa and India for the 2025/26 academic year.
    • Application deadline: July 31, 2025.
    • More details are available on the Aston University website.
  6. SOAS University of London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships
    • Covers £32,500 of tuition fees with an additional stipend.
    • Exclusively for African students.
    • Application deadline: February 7, 2025.
    • Visit the SOAS website for further details.
  7. Stuart Hall Scholarship at the University of Sussex
    • Includes full tuition coverage, £19,237 for living expenses, and £3,000 for research stipends.
    • Offers access to the Stuart Hall Foundation network.
    • Application deadline: February 3, 2025.
    • More details can be found on the University of Sussex website.
  8. Nottingham Trent University Scholarship
    • A fully funded scholarship covering tuition fees and a £19,237 living stipend.
    • Designed for students engaged in groundbreaking research.
    • Application deadline: February 14, 2025.
    • Visit the Nottingham Trent University website for more information.
  9. Newcastle University MBA Scholarship
    • Covers £32,600 in tuition fees for students with significant leadership experience in sustainable or social business initiatives.
    • Application deadline: April 20, 2025.
    • More information is available on the Newcastle University website.
  10. University of Kent Burnett Scholarship
    • Fully funded for African students, covering tuition, a £19,237 stipend, and travel expenses.
    • Application deadline: March 2, 2025.
    • Visit the University of Kent website for details.

These scholarships offer invaluable financial support and open doors to world-class education for international students in the UK.