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¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë Postgraduate Scholarships to the UK

As part of the ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë US Student programme, our Postgraduate Student Awards provide the only scholarships available for academic work in any graduate programme at any recognised UK university.

Applications for 2025-26 US Postgraduate Awards are now closed.Ìý

Click here to learn about the timeline after submission.

We offer a variety of awards in a range of disciplines in partnership with universities across the United Kingdom. Additionally, we offer an Open Award for postgraduate study or independent research projects in any recognized UK university.Ìý

Our postgraduate awards generally include:Ìý

  • Tuition waiver
  • A personal living allowance (stipend)
  • Sickness and accident coverage
  • Cultural enrichment programmes and events
  • Membership to national arts and culture organisations
  • Access to a global alumni network of collaborative engagement and cultural diplomacy, with over 300,000 academically and professionally accomplished members

The personal living allowance isÌýintended to help cover the cost of living in the UK as a student and is subject to annual review.

Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Be a US citizen and a non-UK resident
• Hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional training/experience in a relevant field before departure to the UK

Dual US-UK citizens are eligible to apply.

The US-UK ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë program aims to foster cultural understanding between our two countries. Preference is therefore given to applicants who do not have extensive experience (six months or longer) in the UK.

Applicants with extensive UK experience should explain in detail how further experience in the UK will fulfil the ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë mission in ways that their prior visits did not.

Postgraduate Awards to the UK

What we're looking for

We are looking for applicants who canÌýengage with the UKÌýin an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.

WeÌýassess more than your academic record. The best applications are from well-rounded students whoÌýcan demonstrate:

  • Ambassadorial skills
  • Intercultural sensitivityÌý
  • Genuine desire to learn more about the UKÌýand to share aspects of American culture
  • ExtracurricularÌýactivities
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership potential

Plans to further the ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë mission and giveÌýback to the US upon returning

How to Apply

Choosing an Award

There are dozens of Awards available to graduate and recently graduated students each year. The UK is the most competitive ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë programme in the world, so it's important to apply for an Award that best fits your experience and interests.

Selection committees and interview panels will be looking for clear reasons for selecting your UK university preference. WeÌýexpect candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify institutions thatÌýare a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals.

Review theÌýavailable Awards through the mainÌýÌýportal.

You can also search for aÌýÌýat your institution or alma mater, to discuss whichÌýAwards are a good match for you.

Application instructions

¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë Postgraduate StudentÌýAward applicationsÌýfor US citizens are facilitated byÌýthe Institute of International Education (IIE).

1.Follow the IIEÌý, including timelines and components and award-specific instructions.

Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

Slate, the online application, is used by ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë programmes around the world, and Awards differ greatly from country to country.Ìý

You must make a separate application to your chosen UK institution, the timeline, and deadlines for which will vary from the ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë application.

Application process

Interviews

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviewÌýin February. Postgraduate Student AwardÌýinterviews are by video call and cannot be rescheduled.

Notification

All applicants will be informed of their status by late April. The ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë cannot comment or provide feedback on individual applications.

Postgraduate Awards to the UK timeline

In general, the ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë Postgraduate Student Award competition for US citizens follows the timeline below. Candidates must make their own independent applications to UK institutions.

See the timeline below for academic year 2025-26:

2 April 2024

Applications open

Tuesday October 8, 2024, 5PM Eastern Time

Applications close

February 2025

Shortlisted candidates invited to interview

April 2025

All candidates notified of their status

May - September 2025

¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë onboarding, including paperwork preparation

September 2025

Arrival and orientation in the UK

For full details, please consult theÌý.