5 best scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in the UK

LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Saurabh Goel, CEO & Co-Founder, Amber has shared below a list of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in the UK.

1. IMPERIAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT'S UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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The Imperial College President's Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward outstanding students from around the world who are applying for undergraduate studies at Imperial College London.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be an international student

Must have applied for a full-time undergraduate program at Imperial College London

Must demonstrate academic excellence and potential

Must meet the specific entry requirements of the chosen program

Must not be in receipt of any other significant scholarship

AWARD

£1,000 per year for each undergraduate year of study

Recognition as a President's Scholar

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

References

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

INSTITUTION

Imperial College London

2. THINK BIG UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The Think Big Undergraduate Scholarship at the University of Bristol is aimed at supporting the brightest and best international students who aspire to study at the university.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes

Must have applied to start a full-time undergraduate program at the University of Bristol

Must demonstrate academic excellence

Must show the potential to contribute to the university community

Must meet the English language requirements for the chosen program

AWARD

Scholarships worth £5,000 or £10,000 per year

Can only be used towards tuition fees

Not applicable to any other expenses

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

References

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

INSTITUTION

University of Bristol

3. UNDERGRADUATE GREAT START SCHOLARSHIP

The Undergraduate GREAT Start Scholarship at the University of Westminster supports home students from low-income backgrounds who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree.

DURATION

Up to three years
ELIGIBILITY

Must be a home student

Must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate course at the University of Westminster

Must have a household income of £25,000 or below

AWARD

£2,400 per year

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

References

Proof of household income

INSTITUTION

University of Westminster

4. UCL GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to enable and encourage international students from low-income backgrounds to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at University College London (UCL).

ELIGIBILITY

Must be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes

Must come from a low-income background

Must have applied for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL

Must demonstrate financial need

Must meet the academic entry requirements for the chosen program

AWARD

Full tuition fees

Annual maintenance allowance

Contribution towards travel costs

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Proof of financial status (e.g., household income)

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

References

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

INSTITUTION

University College London (UCL)

5. AMBER SCHOLARSHIP

The AmberScholar programme is designed to support students who exhibit exceptional academic achievements and community involvement.
This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to help students pursue their higher education dreams.

One-time award
ELIGIBILITY

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university

Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent

Must demonstrate significant community involvement

Must submit an essay on a given topic

Must have a demonstrated financial need

AWARD

Scholarship amount of $15,000

It can be used towards tuition, books, or other educational expenses

Recognition on Amber student's platform and social media

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Proof of enrollment

Academic transcripts

Essay submission

Letters of recommendation

Proof of community service/involvement

INSTITUTION

Accredited UK colleges and universities
HOW TO APPLY TO UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS?
Below are the general steps to applying for an undergraduate scholarship:

1. Research: Begin by visiting the official websites of scholarships to check the eligibility criteria such as age, field of study, and residency.
2. Prepare Documents: Gather necessary documents like transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation.
3. Apply: Some schools have a common application for multiple scholarships, while others require separate applications.

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