Contact the Embassy by 10 January. British Council Awards Details of the award schemes should be obtained from the British Council's representative in the candidate's own country. Commonwealth Scholarship Plan Applications well in advance through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in applicant's own country, usually based in the Department of Education. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Awards Award varying in value are offered to overseas students through a number of different schemes. There are special schemes for students from certain overseas countries.
Further details are available from British missions in the candidate's own country.
The UK Department for International Development Offers scholarships to candidates from developing countries. Candidates are nominated by their own government. Details available from the British Council's representative in the candidate's own country. The British Council Education Information Service, Sources of Financial Assistance for Overseas Students.