Scholarships to study in UK for Asians

 

 Many UK universities and external organizations offer scholarships specifically for international students from Asian countries, often based on **academic merit** or **financial need**.

Here are some prominent examples, categorized by university-specific, regional, and government-backed schemes:

🎓 University-Specific Scholarships

Many universities offer their own scholarships tailored to students from specific Asian countries or regions.

University Offer Scholarship to  Country/Region Specific  at specific Level of Study with Key Feature: 

University of Manchester offer Global Futures Scholarships for South Asia** (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) at Undergraduate & Master's level of studies. These are Merit-based, significant value (e.g., up to £30,000 for UG) .

University of Birmingham offer Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for (Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand) at Master's  level of studies. They also offer Country-specific awards for postgraduate study.

Newcastle University offer Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships for Undergraduate & Postgraduate level of studies. They wave Up to 50% of tuition fees, competitive for high-achieving applicants from China. |

University of Lincolin offer specific South Asia Scholarships for students of (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). They offer scholarships for Postgraduate Taught. Provide awesome discount in Tuition fee (e.g., £1,000 - £5,000). 

University of Hertfordshire offer Chancellor's International Scholarship for UG & PG Taught. They assist students by variable amounts (£500 up to £4,000), automatically assessed. |

Aston University offer Regional Scholarships for specific countries &  and Automatic Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate & Postgraduate studies programs. Fee reduction based on academic achievement (e.g., up to £2,000). |

Nottingham Trent University  offer Country and School Scholarships for countries (e.g., Vietnam, South Asia, Pakistan, Korea, Taiwan) for undergraduates and Postgraduate studies programs. They offer Competitive fee discounts (e.g., 50% or fixed amounts). |

 🌏 Regional and Country-Specific Schemes

These scholarships are often funded by external trusts or educational bodies and are accepted by numerous UK institutions:

GREAT Scholarships: A program by the British Council and the UK government in partnership with UK universities. They offer scholarships for one-year Master's degrees to students from various countries, including many in Asia (e.g., Pakistan, China, India). 

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarships:** Many UK universities (e.g., **University of Edinburgh**, **University of Exeter**, **University of Sheffield**) partner with the CSC to offer PhD scholarships to Chinese students.

Charles Wallace India Trust/Pakistan Trust: Offers funding for doctoral studies, research, or visiting fellowships for students from **India** or **Pakistan**.

Saltire Scholarships (Scotland): Open to students from countries including **China, Hong Kong, Pakistan,** and **India** for Master's study in Scottish universities.

🏛️ Major Government/External Funding Schemes

These prestigious scholarships are often full-funding awards and are open to students from many Asian countries:

Chevening Scholarships: The UK government's global scholarship programme, offering **fully-funded** Master's degrees at any UK university to future leaders from over 160 countries, including almost all in Asia. 

Commonwealth Scholarships: For students from Commonwealth countries (including many in Asia) who wish to pursue Master's or PhD study in the UK. They are often **fully-funded** and aimed at individuals with the potential to contribute to global development.

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM:** Offers scholarships for women from countries including **South Asia** and **South East Asia** to pursue a Master's degree in a STEM field at one of 19 participating UK universities.

💡 Key Advice:

1. Check the University Website: Always visit the international or funding pages of the specific UK universities you are interested in, as they update their scholarship offerings annually.

2. Eligibility: Scholarships may be restricted by **country of domicile**, **level of study** (Undergraduate, Master's, PhD), or subject area.

3. Application: Many university-specific scholarships are **automatically considered** upon application for admission, but most government and external awards require a **separate application**.