Studying in the UK at no financial cost is a dream for every international student.
UK studies are expensive as international students’ fees are comparatively higher than home students. The education standard of the UK is known as the best in the world, and it provides you with actual value for money. In this regard, UK Student Visa Consultants in Pakistan can help and guide you in detail to start your free education process.
However, there are diverse ways of sponsoring your studies or getting free education in the UK if you are an international student. There are different public and private grants in the UK for students aspiring to study in the UK. The grants can cover the entire cost of studies or even partially, depending on individual cases.
Let us look at some of the major platforms provided by UKVI for international students to get sponsored for their studies in the UK.
GREAT Scholarship
The GREAT scholarship is a joint initiative of the British Council & UK Government’s GREAT British Campaign. It offers over 90 scholarships in 36 universities for various subject areas. GREAT scholarships provide a minimum of 10,000 GBP scholarship grants for postgraduate students.
This grant is for one-year tuition fees for postgraduate students to study in UK. It is a highly competitive scholarship grant in which you are assessed on minor academic excellence over other candidates.
- Academic excellence is a must
- English proficiency is required
- The program which you are applying for should commence in September
- It is mandatory to complete an undergraduate degree in their home country
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening is one of the most popular and oldest scholarship grants for international students studying for a one-year master’s degree in the UK. Chevening covers almost 12000 courses & around 140 universities in the UK, allowing students to opt for their desired career path.
Chevening is a fully funded scholarship grant. It is only offered for full-time courses in the UK. Many Pakistani students in recent years have made it to the Chevening grant based on their academic superiority.
- Must hold nationality of Chevening country to be eligible
- Must possess at least 2 years of work experience before applying
- Should have an acceptance letter from the UK university
- English proficiency is mandatory for any Chevening grant
- It covers your travel, food, living, tuition, etc.
Consider Part-Time Programs.
The UK offers you many part-time programs. A part-time program lets you study and work simultaneously, easing your financial burden. It allows you to cover your tuition and living expenses as you can easily earn while studying part-time in the UK.
You have plenty of time and hours while studying a part-time course in the UK. You can spend those hours and time making enough money.
Choose Research-Intensive Programs
Many universities in the UK offer research-based, fully funded programs. You can choose one of them after getting accepted with your research proposal. It covers all your tuition fees and even provides a stipend for your stay in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
- Is there any age limit for any scholarship grant?
Yes, you must fall under the age limit requirement for each scholarship
- All scholarships are merit-based only.
No, each scholarship is based on different criteria
- Do all intakes offer scholarships?
There are three prominent intakes in the UK. Scholarship depends on the availability of that course in that intake
- What are the economic universities in the UK?
The University of Hull, Teesside University, Leeds Buckett University, University of Chester, & The University of Cumbria are some of the affordable universities in the UK.
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