STY05 - List of main sponsored programmes for overseas students
This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on the handling of applications made outside the United Kingdom (UK) for students. It is a live document under constant review and is for information only.
STY5.1 List of main sponsored programmes for overseas students
Please note that applicants applying with the scholarships below will also need to have a visa letter from the licensed educational institution under PBS Tier 4. See Tier 4 guidance on maintenance requirements for officially sponsored students. (The guidance can be downloaded under 'Related documents' on the right side of this page).
| FCO funded programmes | Countries to which applicable |
|---|---|
| 1. British Marshall Scholarships - FCO pays for all tuition fees and provide stipends | USA |
| 2. Atlantic Fellowships | USA |
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3. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) (administered by the British Council and the Association of Commonwealth Universities) (jointly funded with DFID) |
All Commonwealth countries |
| 4. Chevening Scholars including Jointly Funded Chevening Scholarships (jointly funded by FCO / industry / British universities and other interests) | Some specified or all countries |
| DFID funded programmes | Countries to which applicable |
|---|---|
| 5. Technical Co-operation Training (TCT) | Developing countries |
| 6. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) (administered by the British Council and the Association of Commonwealth Universities) | All Commonwealth countries |
| British Council funded and / or administered programmes | Countries to which applicable |
|---|---|
| 7. United Nations (UN) Awards | All countries |
| 8. European Commission (EC) Awards | All countries |
| Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform funded programme | Countries to which applicable |
|---|---|
| 9. British Overseas Industrial Placement Scheme (BOND) | All countries |
| Department for Education and Skills funded programme | Countries to which applicable |
|---|---|
| 10. Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) | All countries |
Other sponsorship programmes
The following are examples of non-governmental organisations and institutions that also sponsor scholarship and award programmes to bring overseas students to the UK:
- Confederation of British Industries (CBI)
- Commonwealth Secretariat
- Nuffield Foundation
- The Royal Society
- The British Academy
- Welcome Trust
- Rhodes Scholarships Trust
- Goethe Institut
- Hornby Trust (managed by ENTS/GFS)
- European Young Lawyers (GFS/DATS)
- Spanish Banks programmes (GFS/DATS)
Many UK companies and universities also have similar sponsorship programmes.