Is there Anything Else I should Know?

Remember that even if you are able to obtain a scholarship, you still need to be sure that it is enough to meet all of your costs. Once you are in the UK, it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to obtain extra funds, and you will not be able to pay for your study by working in the UK. Be especially careful if you only have a partial scholarship or if you intend to bring your family. The local British Council office should have up-to-date guidance on the cost of living in Britain. The institution you will be attending should provide you with details of local costs.

Check the conditions of the scholarship carefully and be sure that they fulfil your needs. Some are only for certain courses and for a fixed period of time. Once you have accepted a scholarship and begun studying, it is very unlikely you will be able to change your course or extend your scholarship. The United Kingdom (UK) warmly welcomes international students and is aware of the educational, commercial, political and developmental benefits they bring. In return, students will benefit from their studies in the UK, and pass on this benefit to their home countries.

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This information has been produced jointly by the British Council, UKCOSA: The Council for International Education and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). It is intended as a basic guide to possible sources of funding for international students who want to study in the UK.