Funding

Scholarships

There are scholarships and grants for international students who wish to study in the UK. There is a lot of competition for a limited number of awards but it is worthwhile applying for the ones relevant to you. Visit our scholarships page for further details on all the available opportunities.

University of Aberdeen Chevening Scholarships

The College of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Aberdeen are delighted to announce the provision of a maximum of 2 Chevening Scholarships for students from Russia in the areas of Politics and / or International Relations at Postgraduate Level. The closing date for applications to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is 28th February 2011.

More detailed information on how to apply can be found on the FCO website and from the British Council Russia.

The Chevening Scholarship covers the following expenses:

  • Tuition fees at the University of Aberdeen for a full-time course of study lasting from 3 to 12 months at Postgraduate level in Politics and / or International Relations costing £12,000 maximum
  • Living expenses (monthly stipend)
  • Arrival and departure allowances
  • Thesis allowance
  • Travel costs to and from the UK (one round trip)