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.
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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.
Global Citizen Scholarship
- Aberystwyth University
- International student joining from September 2027 and paying international fees.
- Up to £18,000
Same application for admissions
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
USA Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
Canada Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
International Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
Global British Citizens Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new student who has applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with us starting in September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027
- Domestic rate fees (Up to £11,210 tuition fee discount)
Automatically applied
- Academic year 2026/27
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.
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.
Global Citizen Scholarship
- Aberystwyth University
- International student joining from September 2027 and paying international fees.
- Up to £18,000
Same application for admissions
Americas Regional Scholarship
- Middlesex University London
- A CGPA of 3.7 or above
- Up to £5000 as a deduction to the first year's tuition fees.
After applying and receiving an offer of place in the program, applicants will be contacted to fill out a form.
Imperial Inspires
- Imperial College London
- An international student paying the Overseas rate of tuition
- £15,000 per year
Students will be contacted to complete an additional essay if they are eligible for consideration.
World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship
- University of Glasgow
- £7,000 for arts and social sciences, £10,000 for science and engineering
No application required, automatically reviewed at the point of application
STEM in Scotland Award
- University of Glasgow
- Grade requirements equivalent to A-level AAB - A*AA, program dependent
- £10,000 per annum stipend
Online application
Thomas Scott Blackadder Scholarship
- University of Glasgow
- Be a national of USA or Canada; Grade requirements equivalent to A-level AAB - A*AA
- Full fee waiver + £15,000 stipend, per year of progressive study
Online application
Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship
- Oxford Brookes University
- Full time Undergraduate Student in a course from the Oxford Brookes Business School
- £2,000 Yearly
Automatic
International Student Scholarship January entry
- Oxford Brookes University
- Confirm your January Offer before December 4th
- £2,000
Automatic
£2,000 International Student Scholarship September entry
- Oxford Brookes University
- Automatic
- £2,000
Automatic
USA Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
Canada Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
International Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new international fee-paying student.
- Up to £5,500 tuition fee reduction per year.
Automatically applied
Global British Citizens Scholarship
- London Metropolitan University
- Be a new student who has applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with us starting in September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027
- Domestic rate fees (Up to £11,210 tuition fee discount)
Automatically applied
Global Talent Scholarship
- Queen Mary University of London
- Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme for September 2027 intake
- £5,000/year (up to £20,000)
No separate application required.
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.
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.
Global Citizen Scholarship
- Aberystwyth University
- International student joining from September 2027 and paying international fees.
- Up to £18,000
Same application for admissions
Americas Regional Scholarship
- Middlesex University London
- A CGPA of 3.7 or above
- Up to £5000 as a deduction to the first year's tuition fees.
After applying and receiving an offer of place in the program, applicants will be contacted to fill out a form.
Imperial Inspires
- Imperial College London
- An international student paying the Overseas rate of tuition
- £15,000 per year
Students will be contacted to complete an additional essay if they are eligible for consideration.
International Student Scholarship January entry
- Oxford Brookes University
- Confirm your January Offer before December 4th
- £2,000
Automatic
£2,000 International Student Scholarship September entry
- Oxford Brookes University
- Automatic
- £2,000
Automatic
Global Leadership Scholarship
- University of Glasgow
- Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
- £10,000 per year
Online application
Alumni Discount
- University of Glasgow
- Applicants must have graduated from the University of Glasgow or completed a Study Abroad, International Summer School, or Erasmus exchange program at the University of Glasgow.
- 20% tuition fee discount
Only self-funded students are eligible.The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.
Adam Smith Business School Entrepreneurial Leaders Award
- University of Glasgow
- Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
- £25,000 fee waiver
Online application
Adam Smith Business School Global Impact Scholarship
- University of Glasgow
- Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
- Full fee waiver
Online application
Behavioral Science Scholarship
- University of Glasgow
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc in Behavioral Science, full-time postgraduate taught program for September 2027 entry and accept the offer
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Online application
MSc/MA Reparatory Justice Scholarships
- University of Glasgow
- Applicants must meet the program’s entry criteria: normally a UK 2:1 Honors degree (US 2.8 GPA) in a cognate subject area.
- 50% fee waiver (capped at £11,070)
Complete the form on the scholarship page and submit with your program application
The Glasgow MBA Scholarship
- Equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours degree (US 3.6-4.0 GPA)
- A small number of full tuition fee scholarships for exceptional candidates; A range of partial tuition fee scholarships of up to 50% of full tuition fees
Complete the form on the scholarship page and submit with your program application
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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