Additional funding for international students
Information about additional funding opportunities for international students.
If you're a prospective student, make sure you’ve visited our fees and funding hub for international students, which includes signposting to information about alumni discount and our university scholarships available to international students, as well as guidance on living costs.
Where to look for funding
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides advice and information about funding your studies.
UKCISA - UK student finance, scholarships, and other funding
Some international organisations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) operate scholarship schemes, usually for developing countries. Details are available from the agencies or the Ministry of Education within each country.
Voluntary organisations, such as religious bodies and charities, sometimes award scholarships, though they can be limited in size and scope. Local newspapers and local British Council offices may also hold details of these schemes as they become available.
There are also a range of websites to help you identify and search for funding opportunities.
- Blackbullion’s Funding Hub enables students to find additional funding for university and include details about funds offered by companies, charities and other organisations. You will need to register to search for funding.
- ScholarshipPortal enables you to find and compare scholarships for a range of student funding to cover expenses for international bachelors, masters and PhDs worldwide.
- The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding (AGPF) is available to help postgraduate students find alternative sources of funding, particularly from charities. Simply click 'login' if you are on campus or register using your student email address (ends in @sheffield.ac.uk). If you are a prospective student, please email funding@sheffield.ac.uk to obtain a PIN.
Examples of specific funding opportunities available:
- The British Council provides detailed information about sources of funding for international students.
- The Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund supports Canadian students currently enrolled on a full-time, multi-year (two years or more) postgraduate programme at a UK University.
- Chevening is the UK Government's international awards scheme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries to undertake full-time taught masters study at a UK university.
- The Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust is for women who are from an immigrant or refugee background and who intend to practise or teach law in the UK. More information can be found on the Garden Court Chambers web page, under 'Equality and Diversity'.
- The London Pass Education Scholarship offers a sightseeing credits package, plus a scholarship cash prize. Applicants must be enrolled at a UK university and either be a British citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the UK on a student visa.
- Masters Compare, an online course comparison site, offers a scholarship opportunity; available to home and overseas students.
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students of architecture throughout their Part 1 and Part 2, as well as research funding for academics and practitioners.
Students from Latin America can find out more about specific funding opportunities available on our web page.
Funding for students from Latin America
US citizens can find out more information about scholarships and loans available to them on our web page.
Funding opportunities for US students
Refugees
The web pages below provide information on funding opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Displaced Student Opportunities UK provides information about study support for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
- Refugee Study provides a list of websites that may be useful for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
- Schwab and Westheimer Trust provides funds towards education for refugees.
- Student Action for Refugees (STAR) has a list of nationwide scholarships and grants that are available.
Help and advice
If you are a prospective student and have any other general enquiries, contact us.
If you are a current student and need to discuss your financial situation with someone, you can contact the Student Advice Centre in the Students' Union.
They have also provided some useful money management information online, available to all.