A. Useful Web-sites
| 1 | GRADFUND | A useful site for matching funding by country and area of study. www.ncl/ac/uk/services/finance/gradfund |
| 2 | Funders Online | Features a directory of independent funder web-sites, together with a grant-seekers corner providing useful tips on how to approach funders. www.fundersonline.org |
| 3 | Royal Society | www.royalsoc.ac.uk/funding/index |
B. Government Schemes |
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| British Chevening Scholarships | Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office these scholarships may be for study in any subject field but in countries which are recipients of UK bilateral aid, the developmental relevance of the course is likely to be of primary importance. Awards are normally made for formal courses of postgraduate study, but are occasionally given for shorter, vocationally oriented courses, lasting between three and six months. Awards may be given to cover all or part of the cost of the period of study. Selection of candidates is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council. All applications must therefore be made through the British Diplomatic Mission in the applicant's country of origin. | |
| British Council Fellowship Programmes | Nationals of about 70 countries are eligible for full scholarships for study at post graduate level, through the British Council fellowship scheme, which is administered through its offices overseas. The scheme is advertised through the British Council in countries in which it operates. Details are available from British Council Offices overseas. www.britcoun.org |
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| Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan | Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries who are under 35 and permanently resident within these countries who have a degree or equivalent qualification. Scholarships are advertised and applications are made through the Commonwealth Scholarship agency in each country. Contact the local British Council office for the address of the Commonwealth Scholarship agency. | |
| Commonwealth Science Council | Travel grants, open to applicants who are nationals of CSC member countries. All applications must be approved by CSC member for the country. Grant of up to £1000 available to cover actual costs of air travel and course registration. Does not cover accommodation and living expenses. See web-site for fuller details. www.comsci.org |
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| Colombo Plan Scholarships | Available in most fields of study relevant to the progress of developing countries. Open to nationals of countries participating in the Plan (includes Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Philippines, UK). Request for an award made by recipient country to a donor country; the UK is a major donor among member countries. Further details available from the Colombo Plan administration in the candidates awn country (normally located in Ministries of Economic Affairs, or Development etc.) Candidates must be nominated by their government. | |
| European Community | Awards are offered for the training of African, Caribbean and Pacific citizens. Applicants must be nominated by their own Government, which submits proposals to the local office of the European Commission. Further information is available from the local EC office | |
| NATO Science Fellowships | Science Fellowships provide opportunities for scientists of NATO's partner countries to pursue their research or continue their training in a NATO country. There are a limited number of fellowships available in some countries for NATO country scientists to study in another NATO country. Three types of fellowship are supported, although not all countries offer all types of fellowship. Applicants from Partner countries should address their enquiries about the appropriate application procedure to the national administrator of the NATO country which they wish to visit. The address of the UK administrator is opposite. Applicants from a NATO country should apply to the National Administrator in the country of which they are nationals, regardless of their present residence. | |
| UNESCO | Details of UNESCO Fellowships should be obtained from the National Commission of the candidate's country. All applications MUST be channelled through the National Commission of the candidate's country; without their endorsement no application will be consdered. The addresses of National Commissions can be found at the website opposite. www.unesco.org/general |
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C. Funding Organizations |
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| AAUW Educational Foundation 2201 North Dodge Street, IOWA |
International Fellowships are awarded for full time study to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Six of the 47 awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organisations. To apply for an International Fellowship fill out a request for an application form online at their web-site or write to the address opposite. www.aauw.org |
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| Action Aid Hamlyn House, Macdonald Road, Archway, London N19 5PG |
Regional offices: Africa - P.O.Box 2451, Causeway, 6 Natal Road, Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe. E-mail: aaro@harare.iafrica.com. Asia: D-6 2nd Floor, Blessington Apartments, 34 Serpentine Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560 025, India. E-mail: roasia@actionaidindia.org | |
| Aga Khan Foundation | The AKF provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries. Scholarships are 50% grant, 50% loan. The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches. Forms are available in January each year from local AKF offices, and when completed should be returned to to the address from which the form was received. For further information visit their web-site. www.akf.org.uk/ |
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| Arab-British Chamber Charitable Foundation. | Grants are made to Arab students studying at a British University in subjects of practical benefit to the student's home country in the Arab world. Restricted to Arab nationals under 40 who are committed to returning home on completion of study. Applications can be made from their own country or from the UK. For further details contact the foundation. Contact: T C Hallawell, Weathervane Cottage, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6BY |
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| Africa Educational Trust 38 King Street, London WC2E 8JS |
The Trust provides scholarships and Bursaries to help support the general education of Africans, particularly African exiles and refugees. Grants are awarded annually, availability however depends on funding and in any one year may be limited to specific geographic areas or specific subjects. Contact: Dr M Brophy |
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| Anglo Jewish Association 5th Floor, Woburn House, Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0EP |
Up to £500 a year is available for Jewish students from overseas. Applications, on a form available from the contact, should be submitted by 31st May for the academic year beginning in October. Contact: The Secretary |
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| Beit Trust Beit House, Grove Road, Woking GU21 5JB |
Postgraduate fellowships for students from Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Applicants must be 30 years old in the year of application. The fellowships are advertised in the national press in the three countries concerned in May or June, with details of the application procedure. Information is also available from: PO Box 76, Chisidite, Harare, Zimbabwe |
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| British Federation of Women Graduates Charitable Foundation, 28 Great James Street, London WC1N 3EY |
The Foundation is able to make grants to graduate women scholars of high academic calibre who need help with meeting the cost of their living expenses while studying in the UK. For further information applicants should contact the Foundation. The closing date for applications to be received for the Foundation Grants is 31 March 2001 | |
| Canon Collins Trust for Southern Africa 22 The Ivories, 6/8 Northampton Street, London N1 2HX |
The Trust provides sponsorship for postgraduate studies in the UK in disciplines most urgently needed in South Africa and Namibia, assisting the development of staff skills at the historically black universities and expanding the present tertiary education programme in South Africa itself. Applications for study in the UK are considered in March. Contact: Ms Ethel De Keyser, Director |
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| Christine King Memorial Trust 4 Larkfields Road Richmond Surrey TW9 2PF |
Grants are awarded to Chinese students from the People's Republic of China who want to study science and technology in the West. Grants are for the cost of graduate courses and research leading to a PhD. Forms are available from the contact. Contact Mrs B D’Arcy |
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| Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation Daiwa Securities Kabuto-cho Building 9F, 1-1-9 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025, Japan |
Scholarships and maintenance allowances are made to Japanese students and academics to further their education by visiting Britain. Applications should be made in writing to the address opposite Contact: The Director |
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| David Montefiore Trust Messrs Poole & Co., Dolphin House, 21 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1TP |
Grants to students from Third World countries. Grants are in the form of single payments in time for the start of the academic year and can be for up to £500. Applications must be made through the university or college and provide details of how all other costs, including living expenses , are going to be met. Applications direct from individuals will NOT be considered without confirmation from the University. | |
| Ford Foundation | The International Fellowships programme (IFP) provides support for up to three years of formal graduate level study. For 2000-2001 fellows must be nationals of Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Chile, Peru, Russia,and Vietnam. Additional countries will be added for 2001-2002. All applications must be submitted to IFP offices in the country or region where the applicant resides. The application deadlines and selection schedule is set by the IFP Fellowship offices. To request an application contact the appropriate office opposite. For further details visit web-site at: www.fordfound.org |
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| Karim Rida Said Foundation Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1X 6LS |
Awards scholarships to students from the Middle East for postgraduate study in the UK | |
| King Faisal Foundation P.O. Box 352, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia |
The King Faisal Foundation makes a number of scholarships available to assist qualified Muslim students. For details of the application procedure contact the Foundation. | |
| Kulika Charitable Trust 4 The Mount, Guildford GU2 5HN |
Operates in field of education, sustainable agriculture and development in East Africa, mainly in Uganda. Applications should be made in writing to The Executive Secretary, The Kulika Charitable Trust (Uganda), PO Box 11330, Kampala, Uganda | |
| Mohamedali Karimjee Trust Karimjee Jivanjee & Co UK 125-130 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0DT |
Grants to African students to study in the UK. Application forms available from the Trust | |
| Muslim Hands 205 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5GT |
Applications from overseas Muslim students to study in the UK are occasionally considered by the Trust. Please note that the Trust does not have a particular focus on this area of grant-making. Applications in writing to S Bashir at the address opposite | |
| Nora Henry Trust Educational Grants Advisory Service, Family Welfare Association, 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8 4AU |
Grants are made to students from any country with a preference for students from developing countries who are studying subjects which will be of use when the student returns to that country. One off grants between £100 and £200 can be given towards books, fees, living expenses, travel and childcare. Application form available from the Trust upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. | |
| Northern Dairies Educational Trust Beverley House, St Stephen's Square, Hull HU1 3XG |
Grants are made to overseas students wishing to pursue further or higher education in the UK. Grants are up to £500 to help towards books and fees/living expenses. Application should be made on a form available from the contact. Applications are considered monthly, except August. Official support from the University and two references are required. Contact: Mrs J L Honey |
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| The Perry Foundation 31 Rossendale, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2UA |
Applications for postgraduate scholarships are invited from holders of 1st class or 2:1 honours degrees, in appropriate subjects. Scholarships are for research projects in agriculture and related fields. An application form and further information is available from the contact at the address opposite. Applications must be supported by the institution where the scholarship will be undertaken Contact: D J Naylor, Chief Executive and Secretary |
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| The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships |
The Ambassadorial Scholarships are intended to promote international understanding. Scholars are expected to act as ambassadors of goodwill durinng the term of their scholarship, both in their daily interactions and through formal appearances before Rotary clubs in the host country. Applicants must be citizens of countries in which Rotary clubs are in operation. To apply, applicants should contact their local Rotary Club to see if scholarships are available. | |
| Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Golden Jubilee Fellowship, 127 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 3TS |
The organisation gives grants to women through the Golden Jubilee Fellowships. Grants range from £100 and £500 a year and women permanently resident in countries where there is a Soroptimist Club may apply but need not be Soroptimists. Clubs are in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, the Gambia, Grenada, India, Jamaica, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of Ireland, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, UK and Zimbabwe. The closing date for applications is 30 April for the academic year beginning the following Autumn. Applicants should write to The Secretary at the address opposite, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope with a UK stamp or an international reply coupon. | |
| S H A Ziauddin Trust P O Box 777 Guildford GU2 7GW |
Applications from anyone studying, or wishing to study, on courses in science, agriculture or environmental protection, and willing to use their skills for the benefit of the peoples of the Indian sub-continent (I.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) will be considered at all times of the year. Successful applicants will generally be sent an award of about £500. Please note that this Trust receives far more applications than it is able to support. Applicants should write for an application form to the contact, giving brief details about themselves, their course and their future plans. If appropriate, an application form and explanatory letter will be sent to them in response to which they can give further details. Contact: R B Viccajee, Secretary |
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Further Information
Dr. Peter Burt
Email: P.J.A.Burt@gre.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1634 883231
Fax: +44 (0)1634 883386