Other sources of funding for international students
DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme
This is funded by the Department for International Development ( DfID ) and is aimed at students from developing Commonwealth countries . You must be of high academic calibre , under 35 years old , in good health , and fluent in English at the time you apply . You must not be employed by your government or an international organisation or have undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country . Awards are for taught postgraduate courses , and students must return home on completion of their courses . The DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme is ONLY available to students studying with the Institute for Global Health and Development ( see pages 58-59 ).
British Chevening Scholarships
This is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office . Chevening awards are usually for postgraduate diplomas or master ’ s courses lasting up to one year . There are three types of scholarships : fees only , full award and partial award . They are normally advertised locally so please contact your British Embassy , British High Commission or British Council office in your own country . Please note that US citizens are not eligible for this award . Visit www . chevening . org / enquiry
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
This is funded by the DfID and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office . You must either be a citizen of a Commonwealth country or a British dependent territory . The scholarships are for postgraduate research or study . To find out more contact the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your own country .
British Marshall Scholarships
This is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office . These are for US citizens under 26 years old who are graduates from US universities . The award covers fares , tuition fees , maintenance , books , thesis and travel allowances .
Fulbright Scholarships
This is open to US graduate students wanting to study in the UK ( it is not restricted by age or subject ). Each year between eight and fourteen awards are offered to US citizens for the first year of masters or PhD study in any discipline at any accredited UK university .
* For additional information and the latest information for 2019 entry , visit www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / fees-and-funding /
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