Planning to study in the UK? These are a few scholarships available for international students

• The United States, United Kingdom and Canada are among popular choices among most Indian students.
• According to the data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) cited by The Economic Times, 13,435 Indian students are enrolled currently in London universities.
• A study by Leverage Edu also revealed that 75% of the students registered on their platform are keen to pursue higher education in the UK.
• A few prestigious scholarships available for Indian students who wish to pursue their studies in UK.

When it comes to studying abroad, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada are popular choices among most Indian students. These three countries have a big majority of the world’s best ranked universities.

“The reason behind choosing these three destinations is that the governments of respective countries are opening up their higher education and immigration policies and communicating in a far more welcoming manner for international students,” says Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and chief executive of Leverage Edu, an online study abroad and career counselling platform.

According to the data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) cited by The Economic Times, 13,435 Indian students are enrolled currently in London universities -- a growth of 87% this year as compared to last year.

A study by Leverage Edu also revealed that 75% of the students registered on their platform are keen to pursue higher education in the UK.

These are a few prestigious scholarships available for Indian students who wish to pursue their studies in UK —

1. Chevening Scholarships
It is one of the most coveted scholarships available for international students to study in the UK that provides complete financial support for one-year postgraduate programmes in the country. It covers around more than 12,000 courses in almost 150 universities. The applications are open for students who wish to apply.

2. Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The governments of 53 Commonwealth Countries offer scholarship rewards to students from Commonwealth nations. It covers a wide range of postgraduate and PhD courses in various big universities. Students who wish to study can apply here.

3. The British Academy
It offers various scholarships and funding assistance to international students for doctoral and research scholars in any discipline including humanities and social sciences. The last date for applying for this scholarship is September 29. Students can apply here.

4. The Royal Society
This scholarship is open for science students who are early career researchers. The candidate must have 3-8 years of research experience after completing their PhDs. The last date for applications is September 7, interested candidates can apply here.

5. Gates Cambridge
This scholarship programme was started by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge University and offers other discretionary funding as well. This is available only for postgraduate and PhD students. The application for next year will open in September. Students who wish to study can apply here.


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