Awards are made on a competitive basis and are for two years in the first instance, renewable for a third year in certain circumstances. The awards cover fares, tuition fees, maintenance, book, thesis and travel allowances. There are no restrictions on subject or age. Awards are made on a competitive basis, for nine months, but renewals for one year can be offered to a limited number of students. The awards cover round-trip travel, a maintenance allowance, approved tuition fees, where applicable, and an incidental expense allowance.
Awards are also available for lecturing or advanced research for a minimum of three months.
Awards are also available under a faculty exchange programme to enable faculty members to undertake an exchange of posts for teaching purposes. The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. Registered in England as a Charity.