British Government and British Council Scholarships Schemes

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarships Country/Territory Support Scheme Fulbright Commission Scholarships British Marshall Scholarships ODA Shared Scholarship Scheme Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) British Council Fellowship Programmes

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission in the UK, through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, offers Commonwealth Scholarships to any overseas Commonwealth citizen wishing to study at postgraduate level in the UK. Undergraduate awards are offered only where a course is unavailable in the candidate's own country. The scholarship pays for fares to and from the applicant's home country for the scholar (but not for the spouse or dependants), approved fees, maintenance, contributions towards the cost of books, apparatus and if necessary clothing. Contributions towards approved travel within the country of study are also given. A marriage and child allowance may be available. Scholarships are normally available to candidates who have graduated from a first degree within the last ten years. The commission also administers Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholarships for research, postgraduate degrees and fellowships. Candidates are nominated by local agencies in the Commonwealth country concerned. Applications: Contact the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your home country. These are usually based at the Ministry of Education.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships (Formerly known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarships and Awards Scheme - FCOSAS) British Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Scholarships may be for study in any subject field but in countries which are recipients of UK bilateral aid, the developmental relevance of the course is likely to be of primary importance. Awards are given to those wishing to follow full-time postgraduate or second degree courses or to pursue full-time research at or based in a UK institution of higher education in the public sector. Preference is given to postgraduates or those already established in a career. Awards are normally made for formal courses of postgraduate study, e.g. a Master's degree, but are also occasionally given for shorter, vocationally oriented courses, or for research attachments, lasting between three and six months. Awards may be given to cover all or part of the cost of the period of study. Applications: Selection of candidates is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council Representative. All applications must therefore be made through the British Diplomatic Mission in the student's country of origin.

Country/Territory Support Scheme

This scheme is now only available to students from Hong Kong. Support is available to those students following full-time first degree (or equivalent) courses at a British university, polytechnic, college of advanced or further education or central institution. There is no subject restriction. Students are expected to return to Hong Kong after completing their studies in the UK.

Applications: Details of the scheme may be obtained from the Hong Kong education authority or from academic institutions in Hong Kong.

Fulbright Commission Scholarships
Fulbright Commission, 62 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LS, tel. 0171- 404 6880

The Fulbright Commission Scholarships are for graduates from the United States for pre-doctoral study in the UK. Awards cover living expenses, tuition fees and return travel. There are no restrictions on subject and there is no age limit for awards. Grants are for a period of one academic year initially. Senior scholarships for lecturing and advanced research are also available. This covers round trip travel and a contribution towards living expenses.

Applications: Details are available from the Fulbright Commission at the above address.

British Marshall Scholarships
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, John Foster House, 36 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PF,
tel. 0171-387 8572

The British Marshall Scholarships are open only to United States citizens, normally under 26 years of age, who are graduates of universities in the United States. Awards are for two years initially and students may study any subject leading to a degree at a British university. Grants cover tuition fees, maintenance, books, thesis and travel allowance. The awards are publicised in universities in the United States.

Applications: Details are available from British Consulates in the US, the British Information Service, 845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 and from the above address.

ODA Shared Scholarship Scheme
Association of Commonwealth Universities, John Foster House, 36 Gordon Square, London, WC1H OPF,
tel. 0171-387 8572

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) administers the ODA Shared Scholarship Scheme on behalf of the Overseas Development Administration (ODA) for students from Commonwealth developing countries for taught postgraduate courses in the UK. Undergraduates are considered only in special cases, where a course of training satisfies the conditions of the scheme and is not available in the student's own country or in a nearby institution. Priority is given to subjects related to the economic, scientific and social development of the overseas country. Grants are for a maximum of two years for postgraduate courses and up to a maximum of four years for undergraduate courses. The ODA and the participating UK institution will meet the full cost of the candidate's study in the UK, including the air fare to and from the UK and the host institution will pay a maintenance allowance. The scheme is advertised at British Council Offices or the British High Commission in relevant countries. This scheme is currently under review.

Applications: Applications for awards should be made to the British university participating in the scheme at which the candidate wishes to study. Contact the ACU at the above address for details of participating institutions.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the UK, 29 Tavistock Square, London,
WC1H 9EZ, tel. 0171-387 9231

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the UK runs the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) which funds the difference between the home and overseas level of tuition fees and payments are made directly to the academic institution. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. The student must intend to begin full-time study as a registered research student for a higher degree at a British university, or another institution participating in the scheme. Awards are initially for one year but may be renewable two other years and are available to exceptional postgraduate overseas students.

Applications: Guidelines and details of participating institutions are available from the above address. Applications must be made on the official form (ORS/1) which is available from the Registrar or Secretary at any academic institution participating in the scheme.

British Council Fellowship Programmes Nationals of about 70 countries are eligible for full scholarships for study at post-graduate level, through the British Council Fellowship scheme which is administered through its offices overseas. The scheme normally covers fares to and from the UK, tuition fees, living expenses and allowances for books, clothing and approved travel within the UK. The scheme is advertised through the British Council in countries in which it operates.

Applications: Details are available from the British Council overseas.

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