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

You should apply for scholarships at least a year before the start of the course. See the link sources of funding for international students.

If you do not hold a European Union passport, look at the UKCOSA Guidance Notes on fees and scholarships for international students on www.ukcosa.org.uk

Consult the web pages of your university of choice to check for scholarships and bursaries.

We have listed scholarships that were brought to our attention here. You might also want to contact your canton for information on "Ausbildungsbeiträge des Kantons".

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.

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, institution and funding.

EducationUK.org

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

Arts & Humanities Research Council

The Arts and Humanities Research Council supports research within a huge subject domain from traditional humanities subjects to the creative and performing arts.

Association of Charitable Foundations

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the UK wide support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types

International Federation of University Women

IFUW is an international, non-profit organization of women graduates working to promote lifelong education, to improve the status of women and girls and to enable women to effect positive change for a peaceful world