What Are Full Scholarships?
Full scholarships cover the total cost of studying abroad. This includes:
Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowance
Travel expenses (round-trip airfare)
Study materials or book allowance
In some cases, visa fees and health insurance
These scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, leadership potential, and academic excellence. Most are funded by universities, government bodies, or private organizations.
Top Full Scholarships for International Students in UK (2025)
Here are some of the most prestigious full scholarships for international students in UK:
1. Chevening Scholarships
Funded by the UK government, Chevening offers fully funded master’s degrees to future leaders across the globe. It covers tuition, travel, accommodation, and other living expenses.
2. Commonwealth Scholarships
This scholarship is for students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise afford to study in the UK. It funds postgraduate study and includes full financial coverage.
3. Rhodes Scholarships
One of the oldest and most respected international scholarships in the world, the Rhodes Scholarship funds exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
4. Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship offers full funding for postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.
5. Clarendon Scholarships (Oxford)
These are fully funded graduate scholarships for international students at the University of Oxford, covering tuition and a generous living stipend.