Funding for specific locations, groups or nationalities

Churches International Student Network (CISN) - Hardship Fund

Huntingdon Freeman's Trust

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust

ScotsCare

Churches International Student Network (CISN) - Hardship Fund

Full-time international students, who are experiencing unexpected financial problems in the final stages of their course in Britain, can apply for grants of between £500 and £800. Grants are made irrespective of gender, religion or race. 

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Huntingdon Freeman's Trust

The Trust provides grants for individuals, groups and organisations in Huntingdon. If you are a resident of Huntingdon, you can apply for an education grant which will pay for half of your accommodation fees while you’re at university. Help is also available for apprenticeships and school equipment. Since 1993, they have made donations totalling £6 million, providing on average roughly £400,000 per annum.

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Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust

If you are the child or spouse of a commercial traveller, grocer or pharmacist, and are studying for a full-time undergraduate degree, you can apply for a grant of up to £3,000. You must be in financial need, and a UK resident. The grant can be used towards any reasonable costs of going to university, including tuition fees and living expenses.

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ScotsCare

If you are a Scottish student (or a student with Scottish parentage), and have lived within 35 miles of Charing Cross for two years prior to the course starting date, you may qualify for a grant towards your studies in London. ScotsCare is unable to fund postgraduate courses.

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Other funders

You may also want to browse through other groups of funders, as follows:

Funding related to veterinary studies, science or animals

Funding for women

Funding for financial need or hardship, parents or carers

General educational funding

Information and support services

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