The University of Southampton is pleased to announce a range of scholarship opportunities for international students for the academic year 2025. These scholarships aim to provide generous funding across various disciplines, supporting candidates in furthering their education in one of the UK’s top universities.
Designation
Scholarships for International Students
Table of Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Description | Benefits | Eligibility Criteria | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becas Chile Scholarship | For Chilean students pursuing postgraduate studies | Financial support for postgraduate studies | Chilean nationality, meet admission requirements | Apply through the Becas Chile platform |
| British Council Women in STEM Scholarship | Supports women pursuing STEM studies | Financial support | Female applicants from eligible countries, admission requirements | Apply through British Council |
| Chevening Scholarship | UK government scholarship for outstanding scholars worldwide | Tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs | Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries, meet Chevening criteria | Apply through the Chevening website |
| China Scholarship Council Scholarship | Supports Chinese nationals for PhD/postdoc research abroad | Financial support | Chinese nationality, academic excellence | Apply through China Scholarship Council |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Funding for talented individuals from Commonwealth countries | Tuition fees, stipend, study-related costs | Commonwealth country citizenship, academic merit | Apply through Commonwealth Scholarship Commission |
| FIDERH Scholarship | Mexican government support for postgraduate studies | Financial support | Mexican nationality, academic excellence | Apply through the FIDERH scholarship program |
| Fulbright Scholarship | Supports international students studying in the USA | Tuition fees, living expenses, allowances | Non-US citizens, academic excellence | Apply through the Fulbright program |
| GREAT Scholarships | Scholarships for students from select countries | Tuition fee reduction or support | Citizenship of respective countries, meet admission criteria | Apply through British Council or respective country’s scholarship portal |
Research Area
The scholarships cover various disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Engineering
- Science and Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Social Sciences
- Medicine
Location
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
Eligibility criteria vary by scholarship, but general requirements include:
- Nationality based on the specific scholarship
- Academic excellence and meeting admission criteria
- Proficiency in English (e.g., IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall)
Job Description
While these are scholarships rather than jobs, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress during their studies
- Engage in university research activities or community programs, where applicable
How to Apply
- Choose a degree program at the University of Southampton.
- Submit an admission application through the university’s official website.
- Select the desired scholarship during the application process.
- Follow specific application instructions for the selected scholarship, if applicable.
Last Date for Application
The application deadlines vary by scholarship. It is advised to check individual scholarship pages for specific dates, but generally, most applications for 2025 are due by:
- Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships: Typically between early August to November.
- University specific scholarships: Check the University of Southampton’s official website for updates.
For more details, prospective students can visit the University of Southampton Scholarships page.
