Scholarships for US Students Studying in the UK
Finding funding for a UK degree is more possible than most US families realize. Below are scholarships and funding opportunities available to US students, organized by who they are designed for.
Did You Know?
American students can apply for US government (FAFSA) or private education loans to help fund their studies in the UK. The majority of UK universities participate in the US William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
Open to All US Students
These scholarships and benefits are available to US students applying for undergraduate or graduate degrees at UK universities.
VA Education Benefits
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Undergraduate and Graduate
VA education benefits can help Veterans and qualified dependents pay for tuition and housing fees while studying at a foreign school.
Aberystwyth University International Accommodation Award
- Aberystwyth University
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- Free or £2,000 off accommodation
New international students receive the International Accommodation Award, meaning the cost of housing is included in your tuition fees. The scholarship varies depending on which accommodation building you choose.
Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
- University of Southampton
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,000
£5,000 available to students from the US applying to study for an Electronics and Computer Science undergraduate or postgraduate master’s programme.
Southampton Engineering Global Talent Scholarships
- University of Southampton
- Undergraduate
- £2,000 per year for first 3 years
Available to international students for the first three years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Fulbright
- US-UK Fulbright Commission
- Graduate
The US-UK Fulbright Commission hosts both the Fulbright scholarship programme and the EducationUSA advising network for the UK. The organization focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK.
USA Elite Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
Available to eligible students holding a US passport, including dual citizens, who are classified as international fee payers. Automatically applied to eligible students. Applies to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at London campuses.
Canada Elite Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
London Metropolitan University Undergraduate and Graduate £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
Available to eligible students holding a Canadian passport, including dual citizens, who are classified as international fee payers. Automatically applied to eligible students. Applies to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at London campuses.
London Metropolitan University Scholarships
USA Elite Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
Available to eligible students holding a US passport, including dual citizens, who are classified as international fee payers. Automatically applied to eligible students. Applies to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at London campuses.
Canada Elite Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
London Metropolitan University Undergraduate and Graduate £5,500 per year (up to £22,000)
Available to eligible students holding a Canadian passport, including dual citizens, who are classified as international fee payers. Automatically applied to eligible students. Applies to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at London campuses.
- Deadline: January 2026, May 2026, September 2026, January 2027, May 2027 entry dates
Undergraduate Scholarships
These scholarships are available to students applying for undergraduate degrees only.
Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
- University of Southampton
- Undergraduate and Graduate
- £5,000
£5,000 available to students from the US applying to study for an Electronics and Computer Science undergraduate or postgraduate master’s programme.
Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
These are competitive scholarship programmes available to graduate applicants. Most require a separate application and have specific eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Fulbright
- US-UK Fulbright Commission
- Graduate
The US-UK Fulbright Commission hosts both the Fulbright scholarship programme and the EducationUSA advising network for the UK. The organization focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK.
Most UK universities provide scholarships of up to £5,000 to international students. The scholarships listed above are those that are unique to, or specifically designed for, US students and international applicants.
When researching a specific university, always check their international funding page directly for the most current scholarship offerings.
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