Funding for International Students

Funding for International Students

International students will be unable to access any student funding from the Scottish/UK Government. International students who are subject to a student visa when studying within the UK will also appreciate that this visa is provided on the basis that you are able to meet the cost of your study and living, throughout the entirety of your student journey.

However, this does not mean that there is a complete absence of funding for international students. UWS offer various scholarship and incentive schemes, available to international students studying at UWS. 

Not all students will be eligible to apply to all scholarship and incentive schemes, so it is important not to rely on these, and to do your research early. Check out available options by clicking the link below:

UWS Scholarships, Bursaries & Other Sources of Funding

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING

In addition to scholarships, bursaries or incentive schemes offered by UWS, it is also possible to explore the world of trusts, scholarships, endowments, grants or bursaries, outside of UWS, and being an international student shouldn’t stop you exploring this area.  

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.

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, if you do find a fund you are eligible to apply to, you spend time on any application. 

We have a dedicated webpage to help you start searching...

Alternative Trusts & Scholarships

Preparing to live in the UK

If you are an International Student subject to a student visa when studying within the UK, you will no doubt already appreciate 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. You therefore shouldn’t rely on sourcing funding through scholarships, bursaries or incentive schemes, and instead view these as supplementary. 

When it comes to preparing for your time in the UK, we have a lot of information to help you understand what to expect from the cost of living, and to be financially prepared for your studies. Click the button below to find out more:

Living Costs in the UK