University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

Undergraduate scholarships

International Business Scholarship

International Sport Scholarship

Postgraduate scholarships

Non-programme specific scholarships

Chancellor's Scholarship

Millennium Scholarship

Programme-specific scholarships

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc Scholarship

Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Dean’s Scholarship

International Sport Scholarship

Other sources of scholarships

British Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. 2013 was the 30th anniversary of the Chevening programme, which was established in 1983, and has developed into a prestigious international scheme.

Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide, and over 600 scholarships will be awarded this year. There are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. Scholars are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations.

Eligibility for Chevening Scholarships

Applicants for Chevening Scholarships must:

• be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study;
• hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK;
• achieve the minimum Chevening English language requirement;
• have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship;
• be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university.

British Council IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Scholarship Award

The British Council is delighted to announce the launch of the for international students planning to study at universities overseas. In line with its mission to promote the global sharing of knowledge and ideas, the British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award towards the cost of tuition fees.

British Marshall Scholarship (for students from the USA)

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. At least 40 scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or, occasionally, undergraduate level at a UK institution in any field of study.

Canon Collins Trust Scholarships

Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to students from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree (mainly Masters degrees of one or two years) in either the United Kingdom or South Africa.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for master’s study, jointly supported by UWE Bristol.

Purpose: to contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: High-quality postgraduate students who have not studied extensively overseas before, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study in the UK, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered for selected taught full-time master’s courses. Please see the 'applicable course' section for the courses eligible at UWE Bristol in 2020/21.

These scholarships do not cover PhD study, or any pre-sessional English language teaching.

What it covers

The scholarship covers:

• approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependents, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
• approved tuition and examination fees
• stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,110 per month (rates quoted at 2019-2020 levels)
• thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
• warm clothing allowance, where applicable
• study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan provides a network of study opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. Awards under the scheme are not made by a central body. Each Commonwealth country decides whether to offer awards in a particular year.

Other financial support

Many smaller award schemes exist for students from particular countries or ethnic backgrounds. Your local British Council office (or Embassy or High Commission) should be able to provide information on the schemes available to you.

Under The Government of the United Kingdom's regulation, during the term-time, you are allowed to work up to 10 hours per week if you are under the age of 18 and up to 20 hours per week if you are over the age of 18 ; and during holidays, you are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week. You can earn more than £16,000 per year when taking a part-time job while studying.

Over 3,000 students live in our campus-based accommodation, many rooms are en-suite. UWE Bristol guarantees university-approved accommodation for all full-time students in their first year of study with us, who submit an accommodation application by the June deadline. There are around 4,500 rooms available in total and all UWE Bristol-owned accommodation includes overnight security, wifi, contents insurance and launderette facilities.

Frenchay Campus accommodation

If you want to be close to your lectures, the library, the Students’ Union and all our other Frenchay Campus facilities, you can opt to live in one of three on-site student residences.

Glenside Campus accommodation

If you’re studying at Glenside, and want to be close to University facilities and local amenities, there are two student accommodation options on or near campus.

City centre accommodation

No matter which campus you are studying at, these five city centre student accommodation options put you at the heart of central Bristol, near bars, cafes, shops and part-time work opportunities. There are also good transport links to get you to our other campuses and out of town.