There are many grants, scholarships and awards available to help fund your studies in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. We have provided you with links to some of the main websites for funding information to help make your research easier.

UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
Contains a wealth of information for students who want to study in the UK. Find the answers to questions on finance, immigration, working in the UK, society, education and general culture.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
Provides awards to international postgraduate research students of outstanding merit and research potential.

Scholarship Search UK
Provides an easy-to-use search for undergraduate and postgraduate awards, plus other kinds of student funding, including commercial sponsorship, competitions, prizes, expedition awards and help with child care costs.

Directory of Social Change
Lists grants available to international students studying in the UK.

Prospects
The UK's official graduate careers website gives you links to useful information on courses, institutions and funding.

UK scholarships database
If you are an international student, wanting to study in the UK, our easy-to-use database can help you find the right award for your studies, whatever your level.

Ford Foundation Visiting Fellowship
The Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide.

The Gates Cambridge Scholars
In October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust.