Scholarship to study in the UK 2025

As one of the countries with a top education, the UK always creates the best learning conditions for international students by continuously awarding scholarships to students with good grades to study in the UK. This not only reduces the cost of studying in the UK but also helps them be more confident when sitting in school. Let's find out the types of scholarships to study in the UK with IDP and the secret to hunting for scholarships to study in the UK!

Types of UK Government Scholarships

1. Chevening Scholarship

Out of all the UK study abroad scholarships for international students, Chevening Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive. Funded by the UK Foreign Office and the Commonwealth and its partners, the Chevening Scholarship is awarded to individuals who demonstrate clear leadership potential and a strong academic background. The Chevening Scholarship is a type of full scholarship that covers full tuition fees or living expenses and round-trip flights to the UK.

2. The Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded to students from across the Commonwealth, especially those who cannot afford to study in the UK. By funding postgraduate studies and funding in various forms, this program attracts future leaders and those who have the passion and ambition to develop the country in the future.

3. Great Scholarship

The Great Scholarship is a £10,000 stipend that reduces the tuition fees of students studying postgraduate programs. This scholarship to study in the UK is open to students from the following countries:

Bangladesh
China
Egypt
Ghana
Kenya
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Mexico
Nigeria
Pakistan
Thailand
Turkey
Vietnam

Types of scholarships to study in the UK by rank

The current types of scholarships to study in the UK are usually worth 30% or more; the type of scholarship with the highest value is the full scholarship, of course. The entry conditions for each type of scholarship are also quite strict!

1. High School & Pre-University Scholarship

Some typical scholarships to study in the UK in in 2025 from high schools and pre-university schools are coordinated by IDP. The scholarship value can be part of the cost support or up to 50% of the tuition fee.

School Name	Scholarship	Detail
University of Huddersfield	- Southeast Asia Scholarship worth up to £8,000 per year - UK A-Level Equivalent Scholarship worth up to £4,000 - ABB UK A-Level Equivalent Scholarship worth up to £3,000 - Scholarship for meeting the school's entry requirements worth £2,000	- Based on UG academic performance.
Leeds Beckett University	International Foundation Scholarship – £1,500 (for first year) Undergraduate Scholarships – £1,000 per year"	Automatic Review
University of Essex	IB Excellence: £2,000 for the first year Essex Transfer Scholarship: £1,500 for year 0, and transfer up to year 1.	Automatic Review

SUBSCRIBE TO THE FULL LIST

2. Scholarships from prestigious universities in the UK

In addition to the scholarships awarded by the government, some of the top universities in the UK also offer many scholarships to help provide financial support to international students:

School Name	Scholarship	Detail
Birmingham City University	£2,000 Undergraduate Scholarship for the first year	Automatic Review
Brunel University	Brunel Medical School's International Scholarship supports 15% of the annual tuition fee.	Interview with the University Representative
Cardiff Metropolitan University	- Southeast Asia Scholarship Worth: 50% - Undergraduate Scholarships: £1,000 support for the first year	- Southeast Asia Scholarship: Interview with a University Representative - Undergraduate Scholarships: Automatic Consideration
Edinburgh Napier University	- ASEAN Scholarship: £2,000 & £3,000 for the first year of study	Automatic Review
Liverpool John Moores University	- International Merit Scholarship: £3,000 per year	Automatic Review
University of Brighton	- International Merit Scholarship: £1,000 – £2,500 – £3,500	- Registration portal is open from 12/12
University of Roehampton	- International scholarship for outstanding students: worth £1,000 - £2,500 - £4,000 per year (can be combined with other scholarships) - Scholarship for Vietnamese students: £2,500 per year	Automatic Review
University of the West of England	- Global Friends Scholarship worth 25%	- Essay Requirements - Applications will be sent directly to students who are eligible for the scholarship.
University of Stirling	- Scholarship for Vietnamese students: £4,000	Automatic Review

See more: Rankings of Top Universities in the UK

3. Master's Scholarship

The UK government has always created a lot of opportunities for international students to develop and attract many talents in the future. You can look for scholarships worth 30%-100% depending on your academic ability, extracurricular certifications, and the essay section of the international student. Below are the scholarships for postgraduate studies (Master's, PhD) at universities in the UK. If you still don't know where to prepare your scholarship application, contact IDP for assistance today

School Name	Scholarship	Detail
Bangor University	- £5,000 Dean Scholarship - £3,000 International Scholarship - £10,000 Global Wales Scholarshi"p	- Dean Scholarship: Automatic Consideration - International Scholarships: Automatic Consideration
University of Bristol	- Postgraduate Scholarships: £9,500–£16,000–£29,000	Automatic Review
Cardiff Metropolitan University	- Southeast Asia Scholarship: 50% - Vice-Principal Scholarship: worth up to £1,500 - MBA scholarship: worth up to £1,500	- Southeast Asia Scholarship: Interview with a school representative - Vice Principal Scholarship: Automatic Consideration - MBA Scholarship: Automatic Consideration
University of Glasgow	- Postgraduate Scholarship: 10,000	- Automatic review
Loughborough University	- Business and Economics Scholarship supports up to 40% of tuition fees - London Postgraduate Scholarships: up to 40% of tuition fees - MBA Scholarship 40% (5 years of experience 2.1) 25% (3 years of experience 2.1) 25% (5 years of experience 2.2)	- Automatic review
University of Liverpool	- Postgraduate Scholarships: 50%–75%	- Automatic consideration based on academic achievement
University of Huddersfield	- Southeast Asia Scholarship: up to £8,000 £4,000: First Class Equivalent (Hons) £3,000: Equivalent to Second Class 2.1 (Hons)"	- Interview with a school representative

The currency used in the above reference tables is the British Pound Sterling.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE FULL LIST

4. Scholarship to study in the UK for the final year of the university transfer program (TOP UP)

School Name	Scholarship	Detail
University of South Wales	- International Program Scholarship (Including Top-Up Transfer Program) 1,500	- Automatic review

We will update the list of scholarships for UK schools every quarter, so we encourage you to visit this page regularly so you don't miss out on any opportunities.

TOP reputable websites to hunt for scholarships to study in the UK

1. IDP Scholarships Website

Search for IDP scholarships. Simply select the country and level of study you want to study, and the system will issue scholarships for all levels and schools in Australia. After that, you can continue to localize your majors and schools you want to hunt for scholarships to study abroad.

2. At the school's websites

In addition to full scholarships or financial support from the government, you can look for scholarships to study in the UK from the university by referring to the university's official website. You can find them in the "Scholarships" category—"Fees and Funding," "Funding," or "Scholarships."

When searching for a university, you can contact the admissions department or reputable study abroad counseling centers that have relationships with international representatives at the university to find the most valuable scholarships!

We will update the list of scholarships to study in the UK every quarter; don't forget to visit this page regularly so you don't miss out on any scholarship opportunities.

To understand more about the scholarship requirements and sufficiency of each school you are looking to attend or have questions about what type of scholarship you are suitable for, make an appointment with an IDP consultant today for advice and complete the application for a UK A-Z student visa completely free of charge.

How much money does it cost to study in the UK?

What do you need to study in the UK?

How to Write a Scholarship Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

FREE ASSISTANCE FROM IDP

If you want to find out the conditions for studying in the UK shortly, contact IDP for answers. Free support services from IDP include:

Advice on choosing the right school and course. Support students in applying for admission to the school and monitor their progress until you receive a confirmation letter from the school.

In addition, IDP always actively recommends scholarships to study in the UK from 30 to 100% for students who come to apply at IDP. You will be guided by experts on how to hunt for scholarships, practice interviews, and complete applications for a free UK student visa with a success rate of over 95%.

IDP also accompanies students in finding accommodation, booking air tickets with preferential rates, getting a free phone SIM (UK), and equipping skills before departure (pre-departure session). You will be connected with us throughout your study abroad journey.

Contact IDP to start your UK study abroad consultation today! Free study abroad consultation hotline: 19006955