Equity and Merit Scholarships for international master's students
Amount
Amount not stated
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
About this scholarship
If you are a prospective master's student from Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda, you might be eligible for our Equity and Merit Scholarship.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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Who can apply for the Equity and Merit Scholarships for international master's students?
Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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