Scholarships for International Students

British Council manages a number of international scholarships and funding schemes, while their Find Your UK Education tool enables you to search for scholarships by your chosen subject.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, which makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year master's degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

COLFUTURO is an initiative aimed at facilitating the access of Colombian professionals to further education abroad. Its main objective is to provide financial support and increase the possibilities of Colombian citizens to access high-quality postgraduate study programmes abroad.

FIDERH (Fund for Development of Human Resources) is a federal trust managed by the Central Bank of Mexico.

Its objective is to offer affordable loans to Mexican students to finance their postgraduate studies either in Mexico or internationally.

There are three calls for applications each year in December, March and May.

To apply, applicants should already being holding an unconditional offer from Ulster University.

Ulster University is proud to be a Fulbright Partner and warmly supports incoming American and outgoing Ulster Fulbright scholars. Approximately 20 scholarships are available to US graduate students for study in almost any subject in the UK. These awards aim to promote mutual understanding between the United States and the UK and cover tuition fees and 10 months' maintenance sufficient to cover housing, travel, food and other living expenses.

Candidates are expected to be leaders, or future leaders, in their field of study, whose project proposals reflect enduring concerns, demonstrate sound methodology, and avoid politicisation of scholarly inquiry. Candidates must be US citizens and must demonstrate the following:

• academic and/or professional excellence
• ambassadorial qualities
• commitment to the community, through volunteer and extra-curricular activity
• strong reasons for coming to the UK to undertake the proposed project
• a clear idea of what they hope to achieve during the year as a Fulbrighter.

Commission encourages professionals, academics and recent graduates to apply. Candidates without a BA or equivalent degree but with extensive years of professional study and/or experience in their chosen field may be considered. Candidates may apply to more than one university and formal acceptance need not be completed prior to applying for a Fulbright award. Funding is not available for:

• undergraduate study
• for applicants who already hold a PhD, or
• those who have begun a programme of study and seek funding for the second year.

Potential candidates in the US

Potential candidates in the US should consult their Campus Fulbright Advisor or contact the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York for more information and an application pack. Institute of International Education (IIE), 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 3580, USA.

Website: Fulbright Commission US website

Potential candidates in the UK

Please contact US Educational Advisory Service, The Fulbright Commission, 62 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2JZ, Telephone: 020 7404 6994.

Website: Fulbright Commission UK website

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Programme is a national, competitive scholarship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholarship Programme, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognising and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership and a commitment to community and public service.

Up to 12 Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria:

• scholarship
• leadership
• sustained commitment to community and public service

The Mitchell Scholarship Programme provides tuition, accommodation, a stipend for living expenses and travel.

The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme is designed to assist talented young sports performers in gaining access to a quality education at Ulster University whilst attaining success at the highest levels within their chosen sport.

The Scheme recognises the sacrifice in time, effort and crucially – in examination performance – which may result from taking part in sport at the highest level. Under the Talented Athlete Entry Scheme, Ulster University allows a reduction in the points required for entry to full-time undergraduate courses.

Successful applicants to the Talented Athlete Entry Scheme will be offered a two-grade reduction in entrance requirements or the equivalent in other accepted entrance qualifications, for the course(s) of their choice.

For further information on the Scheme please contact the Scheme Administrator by emailing schemeadministrator@ulster.ac.uk.