Scholarships and Funding for Canadian Students in the UK

Scholarships and Funding for Universities in the UK

Funding Options for Canadian Students in the UK 

There are many options for Canadian students to fund their studies both domestically and internationally. Did you know that many UK universities will accept Canadian student loan providers? StudyIn can keep you informed as to which universities accept which student loans and what each province’s student loan provider is appropriate for each student. 

If you meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Loan, you may use the federal portion to study overseas.  All of our UK university partners have been approved as Designated Post-Secondary Institutions by the Canadian Government. Further information is available on the CanLearn website.  

Read more about the student loan options available to you in your province:

Scholarship Options for Canadian Students in the UK

Scholarships (also called awards) are funding that is awarded based on a student’s academic and extracurricular achievements.

There are many top UK Universities which offer scholarships to Canadian students in the form of financial support, based on academic achievement or other criteria. This can help ease the cost of tuition, materials, accommodation and other necessary expenses related to studying at UK universities. 

Criteria, for the awarding of UK university scholarships, can include academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, employment experience, areas of study, and financial need. Scholarships are typically in the form of a partial fee reduction and fall under two main categories – merit-based and need-based. 

One such merit-based scholarship, exclusive to Canadians, is the Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship that has awarded over one million pounds to over 500 Canadians studying at universities across the UK. 

Additionally, postgraduate students should be aware of the Chevening Scholarship, the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships program. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, the UK government offers fully funded scholarships and fellowships to individuals with ideas to create positive change. Speak to your StudyIn Consultant to learn more.

Exclusive Scholarships for StudyIn Students

StudyIn has partnered with various UK universities to offer scholarships exclusive to our students. One such example is the Business and Computer Science Scholarship with University of Exeter. This scholarship, exclusive to StudyIn’s North American students, offers £20,000 GBP towards student living costs to students enrolling in a Business or Computer Science program at the University of Exeter for September 2024. Speak to your StudyIn Consultant for more information on how to apply, scholarship requirements and more.

We have also arranged a scholarship with the University of Birmingham for September 2025 entry. Birmingham’s ‘Canada Outstanding Achievement Scholarship’ will offer our students up to 5 scholarships of £4,000 against their first year of tuition for all subjects excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. We have previously had ten students receive this award from Birmingham. Speak to your StudyIn Consultant for more information on how to apply, scholarship requirements and more.

Scholarship search for Canadian students

Find UK scholarships, grants and bursaries to help fund your studies in the UK with our comprehensive scholarship search. 

Our scholarship database is an independent and impartial information source for all students wishing to find funding at a UK university. Search by university and click any scholarship to find further details or make an enquiry with our international application experts.