Candidates should not rely on being able to work to support themselves during their study, despite recent changes to the law, which allow students to work for 20 hours during term-time and 40 hours during vacation periods. If candidates are bringing their family, they should also ensure they have sufficient funds to support them. British Council Fellowships Offers full scholarships to nationals of about 70 listed countries, for study at any level. The scheme is advertised through the British Council in the candidate's own country. Applications through the British Embassy, High Commission, or British Council representative in the candidate's own country.
Preference is given to subjects in economics, social and technical areas.
These schemes are not usually advertised, as candidates are nominated by their own government. Details available in the UK from the Department for International Development. The scholarships are advertised usually by the Ministry of Education in the candidate's own country. Applications are made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency. Universities UK offers awards each year to overseas applicants intending to undertake postgraduate research.