Scholarships

Scholarships to Study in the United Kingdom for Zambian Students

Application Abroad lists 42 scholarships for studying in the United Kingdom that Zambian students can check: scholarships naming their country as eligible and scholarships open to international students generally.

42 scholarships

Types of scholarships to study in the United Kingdom

By what they fund and who offers them, among the scholarships listed on this page. Select one to narrow the list.

What they fund

Who offers them

Here, "fully funded" means the published coverage includes full tuition fees (or a full tuition waiver) and a living stipend or allowance. It does not always mean every cost is covered: check each scholarship for travel, insurance, visa and accommodation.

How scholarships work

Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom are not one scheme: each provider sets its own rules, and applying for a scholarship is often separate from applying to a university. These are the application routes used by the scholarships on this page:

  • Automatic consideration (16 scholarships): Eligible applicants are considered through the university application; there is no separate scholarship form.
  • University admission first (12 scholarships): You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
  • Both, separately (9 scholarships): The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
  • Scholarship application first (5 scholarships): You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.

Scholarships are competitive and awards are limited. Many programmes run once a year, so a closed scholarship may open again in the next cycle: its page shows when it last ran.

Eligibility

  • Nationality or residence: 11 scholarships listed here name Zambia among their eligible countries; 31 scholarships are open to international students generally. Some also require you to live in the country when you apply.
  • Education level and subject: a scholarship covers particular levels (for example master's only) and sometimes particular subjects or courses.
  • Academic record: many ask for a minimum degree classification or grades, stated on each scholarship page where the provider publishes it.
  • Work experience: required by 2 scholarships on this page.
  • English: 1 scholarship sets its own English requirement; for the others, your university's admission requirement applies.
  • Financial and other conditions: some are need-based, some require self-funding for the rest of your costs, and some ask you to return home after your studies.

This page lists scholarships Zambian students can check, not scholarships every applicant qualifies for. Always read the official eligibility rules before you apply.

Application guidance

Upcoming deadlines

Documents commonly requested

  • Recommendation letters / references — asked for by 6 scholarships
  • Passport — asked for by 5 scholarships
  • Personal statement / essays — asked for by 4 scholarships
  • Academic transcripts — asked for by 3 scholarships
  • University admission offer — asked for by 3 scholarships
  • Degree / certificate — asked for by 2 scholarships

How you apply

  • Separate scholarship application (13 scholarships)
  • Automatic consideration (13 scholarships)
  • Government / provider online portal (12 scholarships)
  • Multiple-stage application (8 scholarships)
  • Through the university application (5 scholarships)

Official website and verification

Apply only through the official website linked on each scholarship page. 42 of 42 scholarships listed here were checked against the official source in the last 180 days; each page shows its last verified date. Deadlines and rules can change, so confirm them before you apply.

Planning your studies? See Study in the United Kingdom and universities in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there fully funded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?

10 scholarships listed here for the United Kingdom have published coverage that includes full tuition and a living allowance: Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Master's Scholarships, Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States), Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Warwick Faculty Chancellor's Scholarships (PhD)…. Check each one's eligibility and dates.

Can Zambian students get scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?

Yes, there are scholarships students from Zambia can apply for: 10 listed here name Zambia as eligible, and 32 more are open to international students generally. Being eligible does not guarantee an award; selection is competitive.

Can I apply for a scholarship before university admission?

It depends on the scholarship. Some need an offer from an eligible university first, some are applied for separately (sometimes before you have applied to a university), and some are awarded automatically through the university application. Each scholarship page says which applies, where the official source states it. Among the scholarships on this page: Both, separately: 9; University admission first: 12; Automatic consideration: 16; Scholarship application first: 5.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Usually you can apply to several, but some scholarships cannot be held together with other funding. Check the conditions on each scholarship page and on the official website.

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