Funding for International Students

Funding for International Students

The Scottish/UK Government does not provide any statutory student funding for  international students studying in Scotland or the UK. International Students may be subject to a student visa when studying within the UK, and it is important to understand that a condition of your visa will be that you have enough money to meet your tuition and course costs, as well as your living costs. 

There are several scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at UWS.

UWS Scholarships

Alternative Sources of Funding

Whether they are called trusts, scholarships, endowments, grants or bursaries, there are many alternative sources of funding that can help you through your studies.

When searching for additional financial support, it is important to understand that this can take up a lot of time. While there is no guarantee that you will find a source of funds for you, you definitely won’t find anything if you don’t try.

This type of funding can vary from small amounts, such as £200, to larger amounts that might cover your full tuition fee for a year. Most students who achieve success with these types of funds do so because they continually research and apply to everything they can. Numerous grants of £200 can really add up.

It’s also important to remember that most of these funds are competitive, similar to applying for a job. Many people might apply, but there may be only one award available. As such, it is important that you spend time on any application. 

Due to the large number of trust funds available, we are unable to offer bespoke advice about funds you may be eligible for. However, whether you are looking for grants to pay tuition fees or top up your living cost support, we have a a dedicated webpage to help you start searching...

Alternative Trusts & Scholarships