Chevening Master's and Chevening/Bath MBA scholarships
The University of Bath is pleased to host Chevening Scholars from around the world every year.
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential and can be awarded in almost any field for one year of full-time postgraduate study in the UK.
In addition to the Chevening Master’s Scholarship, two Chevening/Bath MBA Scholarships are available every year.
See how Cheveners at the University of Bath have shared their experiences on our blog.
Applications for Chevening must be submitted via the Chevening website.
Chile: ANID
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) is a state agency that administers postgraduate scholarships, programs and competitions to promote, encourage and develop research in Chile. Competitions and calls are detailed on the ANID website.
China Scholarship Council
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Bath jointly support Chinese students to study full-time for a PhD at Bath. Find out more about Funding opportunities for new doctoral students from China.
Colombia: Colfuturo
Colfuturo offers funding for Colombian students to study at Bath under a loan-scholarship arrangement.
You will need an offer letter from Bath before applying to Colfuturo. Applications to Colfuturo are normally open annually between January and February. Recipients of Colfuturo funding are eligible for tuition fee discounts of 25% for PhD studies and 20% for one-year Master’s programmes.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The University of Bath is a proud host of Commonwealth Scholars. Commonwealth Scholarships are available for Master’s and PhD studies through the programmes detailed below.
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are available for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.
Applicants should, where possible apply for admission to Bath in advance of submitting a scholarship application. Applicants must be nominated by the Nominating Agency in their country and apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships (for low- and middle-income countries)
The Commonwealth Split-Site PhD scholarships offer PhD scholars studying at eligible universities across the Commonwealth the opportunity to conduct research at an institute in the UK for 12 months.
To come to the University of Bath, an institutional or departmental link must exist between your home university and Bath. Check with your Department or university’s international office, or otherwise email us at internationalsponsorship@bath.ac.uk to find out.
Interested applicants can check our Guide for Prospective Commonwealth Split-Site applicants at the University of Bath.
Learn more about a Split-Site PhD Scholar’s time at Bath.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile States in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. Candidates must apply to the relevant Nominating Agency in their country as well as to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Applicants are required to submit a supporting statement on institutional letterhead from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.
Costa Rica: CONAPE
CONAPE is a state institution specialized in providing loans for higher and technical education. Recipients of funding from CONAPE studying at the University of Bath are eligible for tuition fee discounts of 25% for PhD studies and 20% for one-year Master’s programmes.
Egypt: Educational and Cultural Bureau
The University of Bath hosts scholars funded by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, which offers full scholarships for PhD, Masters, Post-doctoral, Training Courses & Data Collection programmes to staff members of Egyptian Public Universities. Scholarships and grants are announced on their website.
Self-funded students from Egypt may also be eligible for tuition fee discounts at the University of Bath, subject to nomination by the Egyptian Educational and Cultural Bureau in London. Interested students should contact student.services@uk.cdm.edu.eg to request further information.
Guatemala: Fundación Guatefuturo
Fundación Guatefuturo offers funding for Guatemalan students to study at Bath under a loan-scholarship arrangement.
You will need an offer letter from Bath before applying to Fundación Guatefuturo. Recipients of Fundación Guatefuturo funding are eligible for tuition fee discounts of 25% for PhD studies and 20% for one-year Master’s programmes.
Indonesia: LPDP
The University of Bath is on the LPDP list of universities. LPDP sponsors graduate programs for Indonesian students.
Iraq: Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq
The University of Bath hosts students who have received scholarships from the Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq. Bath is listed as an accepted university for this scholarship in all specialisations that are offered at the university.
Kazakhstan: Bolashaq International Scholarship
The University of Bath is approved as a study destination for Bolashaq scholars.
The Bolashaq International Scholarship Programme is Kazakhstan’s international scholarship programme for high-achieving students from Kazakhstan to study towards Master’s or PhD courses at selected universities in other countries before returning to work in Kazakhstan.
Full details of the scholarships, eligibility criteria, application deadlines and how to apply, can be found on the Bolashaq website.
Mexico: CONAHCYT
The Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías (CONAHCYT) offers prestigious scholarships for Mexican students pursuing Master’s and PhD studies in the UK. The University of Bath proudly supports CONAHCYT-funded students by offering a 30% reduction on tuition fees through our partnership agreement.
Applications for these scholarships are submitted directly to CONAHCYT. For the latest application calls and detailed information, please visit the CONAHCYT website.
Mexico: FIDERH / Bank of Mexico
Mexican students may be eligible to apply for financing for their postgraduate studies through the Bank of Mexico. Students funded under FIDERH are eligible for a fee discount at Bath of 15% for Master’s and 25% for PhD programmes.
Check The Fund for the Development of Human Resources (FIDERH) website for eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Mexico: FUNED
Mexican students may be eligible to apply for financing for their postgraduate studies through FUNED, which offers loans with partial scholarships for Mexican students to undertake Master’s degrees. FUNED funded students at Bath are eligible for a 20% tuition fee discount.
Applicants will need an offer letter from the University. Please see the FUNED website for eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Oman: Government Scholarships
The University of Bath hosts students sponsored by the Government of Oman. Contact the Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Innovation for more information.
Paraguay: BECAL
As a proud partner of the Don Carlos Antonia Lopez Postgraduate Scholarship Program the University of Bath welcomes Master’s and PhD applicants from Paraguay. Scholarship applications can be submitted directly to BECAL. Keep an eye on the BECAL website for the latest calls for applications.
Qatar: Government Scholarships
The University of Bath is on the list of approved list of universities for the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education Scholarship Abroad Programme, which is available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various fields. Visit the Ministry’s website for more information.
Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education
All majors offered by the University of Bath are recognised by the Ministry of Education. The details are available on the Ministry’s website.
The University of Bath is listed in the Research and Development track of the Saudi Ministry of Education’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program under the Business and Administration fields.
A list of eligible programmes supported at the University of Bath is available from the Ministry of Education’s website.
Thailand: Royal Thai Government Scholarship Program
The University of Bath hosts Thai students funded by the Royal Thai Government for Master's and Doctoral programmes. Further information is on the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) website.
Turkey: Embassy Partnership
The University of Bath hosts Master’s and PhD students sponsored through the Turkish Embassy.
For further information on the application process, please refer to the Turkish Ministry of Education website.
United States: Marshall Scholarship
The University of Bath is a Marshall Partner university.
Marshall Scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and finance young Americans of high ability to study towards a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at a UK institution in almost any field of study.
Candidates should contact their undergraduate institution if they are considering applying for a Marshall Scholarship.
Other scholarships and funding opportunities
Find out about other scholarships and funding opportunities.
International undergraduate students
We offer scholarships aimed at overseas undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
International master’s students
Find out about the scholarships, bursaries, and other funding available to master’s students to help fund your studies at Bath.
Doctoral funding opportunities
Depending on your area of study, you could be considered for different funding opportunities or country-specific funding for international students.
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships for PhD programmes are open to overseas PhD fee-paying students who can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement. Students in receipt of a scholarship will pay a reduced international tuition fee.