Scholarships
Scholarships to Study Masters in the United Kingdom for Chinese Students
Application Abroad lists 17 scholarships for Master's study in the United Kingdom that Chinese students can check: scholarships naming their country as eligible and scholarships open to international students generally.
17 scholarships
- OpenFully FundedChevening ScholarshipsUK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries and territoriesCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications open until October 6, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Exeter Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)University of ExeterOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 26, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedSwansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)Swansea UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 27, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedGates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustOpen to most international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedLiverpool Excellence Scholarship for PostgraduatesUniversity of LiverpoolOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedRhodes ScholarshipRhodes TrustApplicants from Rhodes constituencies (the Global constituency is suspended)Covers: Tuition · Living costs · VisaApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedRoyal Holloway International Masters ScholarshipRoyal Holloway, University of LondonInternational fee-status students currently living in the listed countries (GBP 2,000: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia; GBP 4,000: the others). Eligibility is by residence, not nationality.Covers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenPartially FundedUniversity of Strathclyde International Scholarships for Masters Study (January 2027)University of StrathclydeOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedPartially FundedAberdeen Global Scholarship (Postgraduate)University of AberdeenOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionUniversity-specific — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedPartially FundedDurham Inspiring Excellence ScholarshipsDurham UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionUniversity-specific — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedPartially FundedErasmus Mundus Joint Masters ScholarshipsEuropean Commission (Erasmus+)Open to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedPartially FundedGREAT ScholarshipsBritish Council (GREAT Britain Campaign)Students from 18 countriesCovers: TuitionUniversity-specific — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedJardine Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships (Oxford and Cambridge)Jardine FoundationNationals or residents (for at least 7 years) of Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or VietnamCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- ClosedPartially FundedLSE Graduate Support SchemeLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceOpen to international studentsApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedPartially FundedQueen’s University Belfast Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment ScholarshipQueen’s University BelfastOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedPartially FundedUniversity of Bristol Think Big Postgraduate ScholarshipsUniversity of BristolOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedPartially FundedUniversity of Glasgow Global Leadership ScholarshipUniversity of GlasgowOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionNext application cycle has not been announcedView Scholarship
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Types of scholarships to study in the United Kingdom
What they fund
- Partially Funded (13)
- Tuition Discount (9)
- Fully Funded (4)
- Living Allowance (2)
- Travel Grant (2)
- Grant (1)
- Tuition Waiver (1)
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:
- University admission first (7 scholarships): You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
- Automatic consideration (6 scholarships): Eligible applicants are considered through the university application; there is no separate scholarship form.
- Both, separately (2 scholarships): The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
- Scholarship application first (1 scholarship): 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: 5 scholarships listed here name China among their eligible countries; 12 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 1 scholarship on this page.
- 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 Chinese students can check, not scholarships every applicant qualifies for. Always read the official eligibility rules before you apply.
Application guidance
Upcoming deadlines
- Chevening Scholarships — October 6, 2026
- University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught) — November 26, 2026
- Swansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate) — November 27, 2026
Documents commonly requested
- Degree / certificate — asked for by 1 scholarship
- Recommendation letters / references — asked for by 1 scholarship
- University admission offer — asked for by 1 scholarship
- Personal statement / essays — asked for by 1 scholarship
How you apply
- Separate scholarship application (7 scholarships)
- Through the university application (5 scholarships)
- Automatic consideration (4 scholarships)
- Government / provider online portal (3 scholarships)
- Multiple-stage application (2 scholarships)
Official website and verification
Apply only through the official website linked on each scholarship page. 17 of 17 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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Funding
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
4 scholarships listed here for the United Kingdom have published coverage that includes full tuition and a living allowance: Chevening Scholarships, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Jardine Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships (Oxford and Cambridge). Check each one's eligibility and dates.
Can Chinese students get scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
Yes, there are scholarships students from China can apply for: 5 listed here name China as eligible, and 12 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: 2; University admission first: 7; Automatic consideration: 6; Scholarship application first: 1.
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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