External scholarships

The following sources of funding are available to students from outside the EU who wish to study in the UK:

You should also contact the British Council for details of its scholarship schemes.

Remember that partner awards (including Chevening awards) are not administered by Kingston University so please do not use our application form.

Chevening awards

Chevening awards are funded jointly by Kingston University and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. They will contribute to the cost of academic fees and maintenance according to British Council guidelines.

The scholarships are one-off awards. They are for 2008 entry and open to prospective full-time masters course students in any subject area. Awards are available for students from:

China: One award is available for students from China. Applicants should:

  • be nationals of China (mainland only)
  • be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
  • not currently be registered at Kingston University
  • have received an offer of a place to study at Kingston for 2008 entry

For further information, contact:

Japan: One award is available for students from Japan. Applicants should:

  • be nationals of Japan
  • be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
  • not currently be registered at Kingston University
  • have received an offer of a place to study at Kingston for 2008 entry

For further information, contact:

Russia: One award is available for students from Russia. Applicants should:

  • be nationals of Russia
  • be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
  • not currently be registered at Kingston University
  • have received an offer of a place to study at Kingston for 2009 entry
  • follow the selection criteria for the British Chevening Scholarships in Russia

For further information, contact:

South Korea: One award is available for students from South Korea. Applicants should:

  • be nationals of South Korea
  • be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
  • not currently be registered at Kingston University
  • have received an offer of a place to study at Kingston for 2008 entry

For further information, contact:

Thailand: One award is available for students from Thailand. Applicants should:

  • be nationals of Thailand
  • be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
  • not currently be registered at Kingston University
  • have received an offer of a place to study at Kingston for 2008 entry

For further information, contact:

British Marshall Scholarships

British Marshall Scholarships help finance Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the UK. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office funds them. Up to 40 scholarships are awarded each year.

The scholarships are for study at any UK university. They cover two years of study in any discipline at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, including:

  • university fees
  • cost of living expenses
  • a books grant
  • research and daily travel
  • air fares
  • a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse (if applicable)

For for further information, contact:

  • Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (UK contact)
    Association of Commonwealth Universities
    Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square
    London
    WC1H 9HF
    UK
    Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 6700
    Fax:  +44 (0) 20 7387 2655
    www.marshallscholarship.org
  • British Embassy in Washington DC (US contact)
    British Information Services
    845 Third Avenue
    New York, NY 10022
    USA
    Tel: (212) 7450 200
    Fax: (212) 7543 062
    Email: newyork@marshallscholarship.org

For information on the British Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, please visit www.britainusa.com/ny.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Each year the British Government makes around 500 awards to applicants form Commonwealth countries as its contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan.  These awards can cover:

  • doctoral studies
  • master degrees
  • academic or short term professional fellowships

There are also opportunities for distance learning courses and split–site schemes (in which part of a doctoral degree is carried out in the UK).

All awards are made strictly on the basis of academic merit.  There are no prescribed subjects but applicants from developing Commonwealth countries must make a strong case for the development impact of their proposed course of study.

For further information, visit the CSFP website or contact your local nominating agency.

Fullbright Awards Programme

The Fulbright Programme aims to promote mutual understanding with the US and other countries. It offers:

  • scholarships for postgraduate study
  • scholarships and fellowships for lecturing and/or research

There are approximately 20 awards available each year for US citizens to study in the UK.

For further information contact:

  • Institute of International Education (US contact)
    809 United Nations Plaza
    New York
    NY 10017 3580
    USA
    Tel: 001 212 984 5330
    Fax: 001 212 984 5325
    www.iie.org/fulbright
  • The Fulbright Commission (UK contact)
    62 Doughty Street
    London
    WC1N 2JZ
    UK
    Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 6994
    Fax: +44 (0)20 7404 6874
    Email: education@fulbright.co.uk
    www.fulbright.co.uk

Programa Alßan 

Programa Alßan aims to strengthen European Union and Latin America co-operation in Higher Education. Scholarships cover postgraduate studies as well as higher level training for Latin American professionals and future decision-makers in institutions or centres in the European Union.

The programme is open to Latin American citizens living in any of the following countries:

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cube
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

For further information contact: