UK Scholarships Guide for International Students - Study in the UK | Cardiff Met International

Looking for a scholarship to study in the UK? This video will guide you through the different kinds of scholarships and bursaries that are available for international students planning to study abroad at a UK university. A scholarship can be your ticket to study overseas, so it’s important to do your research and apply for as many as you can.
I will talk you through some of the main scholarships sources, such as UK government scholarships, and UK university scholarships. I look at some of the main schemes such as Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships. I also tell you where to start looking for PhD or Research funding.
I’ll look at the scholarships the UK universities offer to both undergraduate and postgraduate international students, and who might be eligible to apply. I also let you know about the scholarships available at Cardiff Metropolitan University for both bachelors and masters level study.
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Thanks for watching, and hopefully we'll welcome you to Cardiff one day soon! - Jack
Links:
Chevening Scholarship: www.chevening.org/
Commonwealth Scholarships: cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
Marshall Scholarships: www.marshallscholarship.org/
UK Research Councils: www.ukri.org/about-us/our-cou...
The Royal Society: royalsociety.org/grants-schem...
EURAXESS UK Funding Database: www.euraxess.org.uk/united-ki...
Cardiff Metropolitan University Scholarships: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/internati...
Cardiff Met South East Asia 50% Scholarship: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/internati...

[@niharika4285]

Hey, is the jan'24 intake for cardiff met for the Masters in business administration course good?

[@meenurambe3143]

Hi jack, My name is Meenu Sailusha and I had received a conditional offer letter from the University. The university had asked me to submit the LOR (letter of recommendation) but due the COVID-19 situation, my college has been closed since a few months now. I spoke to the university representative regarding this but he is insisting me to get a printed LOR from the college. However, my professor's can mail the university for my recommendation but I cannot get a printed document. Many universities accept professor's recommendation through mail and most importantly, as it's pandemic every where no colleges or school are open. Please help me with my problem.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Meenu, thanks for getting in touch. I understand your issue, it's not an easy time to get hold of references! If you get in touch with the International Admissions Team, they may be able to offer a solution. If you email the details of your reference to [e-mail] including the details of your reference, and an email address for them, they may be able to contact them. It would have to be a college/work email address, not a personal gmail/hotmail etc. address. I'm not sure exactly how long this would take at the moment, but if you get in touch and explain your situation, with this suggested solution, they should be able to help. Thanks, Jack

[@user-lr1ff7ng1u]

Hello i applied for master one degree program of public health in metropolitan and south wales for jan 2024 intake. Van you yell me about fully funded scholarship in this program and when will i be able to apply for this?

[@simranvyas881]

Hello, i hope you don’t mind helping me clear a doubt of mine. I am a british citizen, born and raised in mexico (mexican mother, british father), only studied years 7-9 in the UK. Haven’t done GCSE’s or A-Levels as I moved to Mexico. I want to study university in the UK. What can I do to make this possible? Since I am a british citizen I can take out student loans, right? It’s mostly a problem since I am currently being homeschooled - I can’t seem to find any information on how to meet university requirements apart from paying to do all my missing exams, which seems very expensive. I am going to be 18 in a couple of months, will that be a problem? Thank you for your time.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch Sam, hopefully I can answer your questions! First of all with the fees/loan, when you apply to study at a UK university, they will do a fee assessment. Even if you are a UK national, to be eligible, usually you have to have been living in the UK for at least the last 3 years prior to starting your course. So if you have lived outside of the UK for the last 3 years, you would need to pay international fees. However you would not need a student visa, as you are a UK national. As for homeschooling, most universities will still require you to take public exams. Students who are homeschooled in the UK will usually take public GCSEs and A-Levels if they wish to study at university. If you took a limited number of exams, you could apply for a Foundation level course, however this would require one additional year of study in the UK. Apologies if this isn't exactly what you were hoping to hear, however hopefully it helps you to understand your options. Thanks, Jack

[@wallflower9817]

Sir where can I refer to for more knowledge regarding studying in cardiff for a B.Sc in psychology and the grade cutoffs? Thank you very much.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Preasha, thanks for getting in touch. I'll link to all of the information about our Psychology department after this comment. Thanks, Jack - www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/health/Pages/Psychology.aspx

[@baishakhisui4179]

You are doing great job 👍👍👍👍 I want to intake 22 in UK. When should I apply for scholarships? And Is it possible to get fully funded study scholarship for masters?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch! Most applications for the 2022 intake won't open until after the September 2021 intake, so you have plenty of time. There may be fully funded scholarships available, but I'd recommend doing some research once you know which course you'd like to study. Thanks, Jack

[@solomoncudjoe3496]

Thanks sir 👍👍👍

[@kaberalhasan3905]

I have applied for foundation September intake in 2021.I have received unconditional offer letter, but they didn’t give me 1000 scholarship that is mandatory for all students...

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch Kaber. It may be that the foundation course isn't eligible for a scholarship. However I would recommend enquiring with the International Admissions Team, in case they've overlooked it. Thanks, Jack

[@floralyoongs2362]

Hi, I am from India and I want to avail myself scholarship for ceramic and glass design. What are the scholarship options for me?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. Cardiff Met would have part scholarships available in this area for £1000 to £1500, however you may be able to research external scholarships which offer more. Thanks, Jack

[@abdulbaseer9543]

Great information. Please let me tells in details regarding the full time study fee for international students

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks Abdul! Appreciate your comments. Each UK university will have different fees for international students, however at Cardiff Met the basic tuition fee is £12,500 for undergraduate, and £13,500 for postgraduate. Some courses will vary a little. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks, Jack

[@abdulbaseer9543]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 I m consultant here in Pakistan but students demand have minimum fee structure programs how can you will acomodate me. I wish to start working with us. As your university approved by uk boarder agency

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi again Abdul, if you're interested in working with the university as a consultant, I'd recommend contacting our Pakistan Country Manager. You can find their details on our website and they'll be able to answer your questions: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international/study/Country-Specific-Information/Pages/pakistan.aspx

[@Sara_G786]

How does the U.K. universities give scholarships to international students if they need foundation year as a must? Or is their any test that can get international students to get qualified to undergraduate scholarships?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Sara, hopefully I answered all of your questions in my previous response, thanks!

[@mahtabs8594]

I have a conditional offer from Cardiff University. It is conditional because of my English proficiency score and I won't be able to take my IELTS exam yet due to COVID-19 situation in my country. I really love the program I have been accepted to and it will be a pity to miss it.. :( Do you think that with this situation I would be still able to get some financial aid?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. You'll have to ask Cardiff University if they have any alternative ways, other than IELTS, to prove English Language. There are some options here at Cardiff Met, but each university is different. Thanks, Jack

[@kennethblac482]

I'm from Asia (Ph) I would like to study in UK because it was my dream since i was 7 yrs old. I mjust worried on Finance, scholarship and my shelter. It would literally pile alot. And i need full scholarship or anything that would give a gap. Planning to Apply Tourism Management (1-4) yrs in college Plus requirements and qualifications, i have high grade as well i hope that helps too. What should i do+

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. Cardiff Metropolitan University has some part scholarships available, including a 50% scholarship for students from South East Asia. We also offer courses in Tourism, Hospitality and Events. You can find out more at cardiffmet.ac.uk/studyinuk - thanks! Jack

[@abinashshah9137]

Can you guide civil engineer with experience in bridges and road as a full scholarship or job opportunity

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

I'm afraid I'm not aware of any scholarship opportunities in this exact area. However the Chevening Scholarship is currently open for applications, so I would recommend starting here. Thanks, Jack

[@areebafatima1031]

Thank you, that's a very informative video! However, as per my knowledge, Cardiff Metropolitan is not a part of the eligible universities under commonwealth scholarships.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks Areeba, I'm glad you found it informative! You may not be able to use all forms of the Commonwealth Scholarship at Cardiff Met, however we've had quite a few students study here under the Shared Commonwealth Scholarship scheme, which is part of the same programme. Particularly in STEM subjects. So it may not be possible for all students, but worth checking if your subject option is possible at Cardiff Met. Thanks for the feedback though, it's appreciated 😄 Jack

[@areebafatima1031]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 Thank you, Jack, I will look into it. I appreciate your instant response.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

You're welcome! Happy searching!

[@vikasrana8000]

Hello areeba Fatima, are you in cardiff? I have some queries regarding Cardiff so reply if you are in cardiff

[@usmankoyachand7671]

Hi I'm from India and I have finished my bachelor degree last year. Ik planning to do Masters (MBA) in Cardiff university. The fees is almost 20 lakhs INR which is something big amount for me. How can I know if I'm eligible for scholarship or not ? What am I supposed to do for getting the scholarship from Cardiff university. Thanks for the videos above.💯 Please get me back once you read this Thank you !

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Usman, thanks for getting in touch, and glad to hear you are thinking about coming to study here in Cardiff! So you may already know that Cardiff Metropolitan University is a different university to Cardiff University - but they are both in the same city. At Cardiff Met, the fee for MBA is currently 14,000 GBP, which is around 13 lakhs INR. You may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 3000 GBP, which would bring the fee down to around 10.5 lakhs INR. This may be a little more affordable! To find out if you are eligible, you can get in touch with the India office at Cardiff Met on [e-mail], and send them your bachelor transcripts. They will then let you know which scholarship you are eligible for. I hope this helps! Thanks, Jack

[@shubhamraghuvanshi8439]

Heyy jack, I got my conditional offer letter yesterday for sept 2021 intake but I haven't got any scholarship. On my offer letter it is mentioned that " TO BE CONFIRMED WE WILL CONTACT YOU AS SOON AS THESE ARE AVAILABLE " So plzz tell me that I would get scholarship or not and I have got 70%+ in my graduation. With regards Shubham

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Shubham, thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately I can't let you know, as mentioned on the offer letter, the university is still finalising the scholarships that will be available for September 2021. As soon as they are known, you should receive an update. Thanks for your patience, Jack

[@amilawgk1000]

I received 25% alumina scholarship, still I can apply for commonwealth scholarship?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Yes - you can still apply for the commonwealth scholarship. Good luck!

[@anugrahalidiya4089]

I am from India and I would like to pursue my masters in food science for the 2022 septemper intake.Can I know about scholarships available..and wn should I apply?How far can it cover my tuition fee?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Anugraha thanks for reaching out to us. Applications for September 2022 are now open. You will be offered a partial scholarship dependant on the qualifications you have but all of this will appear on your offer letter. Applications are to be submitted online.

[@jaya3478]

Is msc biotechnology a better course, and job opportunity?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

We don't offer MSc Biotechnology at Cardiff Met, so I can't tell you exactly about the job opportunities. However I'm sure it's a good choice of course. Thanks, Jack

[@devapriyadvp]

Can I study Bsc in food science in Cardiff with a scholarship ?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

We have some part scholarships available for international students, and you could study this course and be eligible. Thanks, Jack

[@solomoncudjoe3496]

I'm a Ghanaian WASSCE candidate hoping to study in UK but I'm financially challenge. I want to get a scholarship to study in Cardiff university.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Good luck with your search! Jack

[@solomoncudjoe3496]

Thanks Jack

[@solomoncudjoe3496]

But can you help me with that

[@m-stephens7952]

Are there scholarships or bursaries available for undergraduate medicine accessible by international students

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are not many medical scholarships for international students. I would recommend contacting universities which offer medicine to see if you can find one. Thanks, Jack

[@celinsandramartin2110]

Sir , i applied for global wales scholarship.could you tell me when will b the result published

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. Global Wales haven't confirmed exactly when the results will be announced, however they have confirmed that successful applicants will be contacted directly by email. Thanks, Jack

[@eshanyadav9572]

I want to study at Cardiff met but more importantly I want to play in their football team,i am from India.Do you guys have scholarships for student athletes?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Eshan, we do have a sport scholarship to help support elite athletes at the university. It is only a part scholarship, but will help with the cost of balancing your sport and study. You can find out more on the page linked below. Thanks, Jack : www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/study/finance/bursaries/Pages/Undergraduate-Sport-Scholarship-Award.aspx

[@MunirMunir-be8ex]

Are there any fully funded scholarships for undergraduate?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Munir. At the moment we don't have any full scholarships unfortunately. You can find details of our international scholarships here: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international/study/applying/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

[@kavyapriyab657]

I have secured 90% for my post graduation and 94% for my graduation. I am from India. Can I get a scholarship for the course M.Sc Data science?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

At Cardiff Met we have some part scholarships available for students from India, but not currently any full scholarships. You'll be automatically assessed for a scholarship when you apply. Thanks, Jack

[@md.ibrahimpatwary4594]

I want to apply msc in civil Engineering program with full funded is scholarship available

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi there, I'm not aware of any fully funded scholarships specifically for Civil Engineering, however some of the scholarships I've linked to in the description may be able to be used for this subject area. Good luck with your search! Thanks, Jack

[@bunnylove9584]

Hello! I am lekhana and I am studying 11th grade right now and I am from india , I want to apply for uk universities as an undergraduate for business management , what scores do I need to get in ielts to get fully funded scholarship

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Lekhana, it will depend on a lot of different things - which university you are applying to, which scholarship you are applying for, the competition you are up against, and others things too! I would recommend you work to get as high a score as you can! Having said this, your academic score is more important than your IELTS - with an IELTS you really just have to get the required score, whereas with your academic score, the higher the better! Thanks, Jack

[@hamzakhiar3636]

what it's called that scholarship offered by the university itself

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Hamza, every university will have a different name for a scholarship offered by the university. There isn't a specific name to cover all scholarships of this type, however universities will often give the awards names. I hope this helps, Jack

[@Kenny_Omidiora]

Good afternoon, I'm from Nigeria, does Cardiff accept WAEC results and can I use it to get a scholarship in the school for an undergraduate study?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Omidiora, thanks for getting in touch! We do accept the WAEC, and you may we’ll be eligible for a scholarship. The best thing to do is to get in touch with our West Africa representative, as they will be able to provide much more details. You can contact them by emailing [e-mail]. Thanks, Jack

[@Kenny_Omidiora]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 I checked the school's website and it seems like they don't offer the course I want to study (physiotherapy) to international students.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@Kenny_Omidiora Sorry to hear! Best of luck with your search for a course!

[@ashishrana8126]

I want to know is there any scholarship related to my course which is Arts, Business and Creativity in Newcastle university of UK.IF yes please let me know.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Ashish, unfortunately I'm not aware of a specific scholarship in this area. I would recommend contacting Newcastle directly. Thanks, Jack

[@ashishrana8126]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 OK jack, thanks for replying me

[@adnanmasih412]

Hi brother Is scholarships available in biblical studies for international students ?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch. At Cardiff Met we don't offer a course in Biblical Studies unfortunately. You may be able to find one at another UK university though. Good luck with your search, Jack

[@abdulbais8989]

According to Qs world ranking university how much univ uk has in top 300/university

[@abdulbais8989]

Reply me plx

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Thanks for getting in touch! According to QS 'There is a total of 90 UK universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021'. I hope this helps. Thanks, Jack

[@sehaj89]

Hey! First of all , alot of love and respect from India. I wanted to know that whether I can get scholarship for under graduate courses in Cardiff or not. If yes , what are the requirements and procedure too. With regards.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Sehajdeep, thanks for getting touch. We do have a part scholarship available for our undergraduate courses. When students make an application to the university, they will automatically be considered for this. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks, Jack

[@sehaj89]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 May I know that when the institution is gonna open the applications in 2020? Regards , Sehaj

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@sehaj89 Applications are open now! We're still accepting applications for September 2020, and students will be able to defer if they can't join us. Thanks.

[@ishaambade678]

Hey thank you for the information, and I'm trying for Cardiff metropolitan university but fully funded scholarship are not eligible for this university. Can you suggest some scholarship? I'm an Indian student looking for food science and technology MSc course

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Isha, thanks for getting in touch. We've had students from India on the MSc Food Science and Technology programme who have been able to use British Council Scholarships. They are different each year, but it is worth seeing if there is anything available. If I find out about any other scholarships I'll let you know. Thanks, Jack

[@ishaambade678]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 Yeah thank you so much looking forward 🙃

[@hungrifoodie1302]

@@ishaambade678 Hello, Are you now studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University? I'm in need of some help regarding this university. So can you help me?

[@ishaambade678]

@@hungrifoodie1302 please ask the university for help. They are very kind and helpful they will help you in all way and anyway Jack will reply to your queries.

[@hungrifoodie1302]

@@ishaambade678 thanks a lot for your kind reply.

[@Sara_G786]

Is it possible for an international student to get a scholarship in U.K.? I mean like since they need foundation year or can they take the sat reasoning and subject test to be qualified for undergraduate studies

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Sara, it is possible for International students to get scholarships to study in the UK, however they are not very common for a foundation year. Depending on which country you have studied in, and which university you want to study at, you will either be able to directly join undergraduate studies, or need to take a foundation year. Thanks, Jack

[@Sara_G786]

Hey, is their a possibility that an international to apply and get scholarships for undergraduate in the U.K.? Even if their country curriculum isn’t acceptable will their be any test or more requirements to pass?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@Sara_G786 It will be different for each scholarship you may apply for. It is possible, but the majority of scholarships tend to be for undergraduate and postgraduate.

[@Sara_G786]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 can i apply for undergraduate scholarship as an international student? is their a probability i will get accepted?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@Sara_G786 Yes! You can certainly apply, and hopefully be accepted.

[@zamanasif5766]

Any scholarship for undergraduate students?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi there! They are not as common as postgraduate, but there are still plenty! Many universities like Cardiff Met will offer part-scholarships, which will act as a reduction of the fees. Thanks, Jack

[@sparshdewan9984]

Hello , can i get scholarship in food science and technology ?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Sparsh. When you apply to Cardiff Met you will be automatically considered for one of our international scholarships. There is more information available here: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international/study/applying/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

[@sparshdewan9984]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 hello thanks for your retort i would like to ask as if i have to pay any fee for offer letter ?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@sparshdewan9984 There is no fee to make an application to Cardiff Metropolitan University.

[@kavyamorya1258]

I m an indian,nd I aspire do LLM from UK but problem is scholarship do not allow international student to stay in UK after completion of one's course.Can u suggest me a scholarship which can cover full or maximum of my tution fee nd still allow me to stay back in UK.

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Hi Kavya, as far as I know, if you have a scholarship to study the LLM in the UK, you should be able to take advantage of the Post Study Work visa in the UK. I doubt a scholarship would cover the costs of staying in the UK afterwards, but you should be allowed. I could be wrong, so if you know differently, and want to share the details of the scholarship you have found, I'd be happy to take a further look. Thanks, Jack

[@kavyamorya1258]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 yes please I need to know.only I want scholarship for LLM in UK and permission to stay there afterwards,I don't want any amount to be paid for my living after my LLM.I want to become barrister in UK.nd I don't hv parents so,I don't want to return back to India.At present I m student of BA LLB (Hons).

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@kavyamorya1258 In that case, I would say that unless you get a scholarship from the Indian government requesting that you return to India after your studies, you will be able to stay in the UK with a Post Study Work visa after your studies. This is the case for all international students. If you then got a job as a barrister, your chambers could sponsor you to stay in the UK after the end of your Post Study Work visa. I hope that helps!

[@kavyamorya1258]

@@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174 Thank you so much it really helped me.Information given by you will really help me to achieve my dream.Thanks again

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@kavyamorya1258 😊 You're Welcome!

[@joan5734]

Can I apply now?

[@joan5734]

And does it include free visa?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Yes! You can apply now!

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

In most cases, this does not include the visa fee - however each scholarship is different.

[@joan5734]

Do I need to have excellent grades or I can apply with average grades?

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

@@joan5734 It will be different for each scholarship, however many are competitive, so excellent grades will give you a better chance.

[@Music-ny6wm]

Cardiff Metropolitan University International

[@cardiffmetropolitanunivers7174]

Let us know if we can help with anything! Thanks, Jack