PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Every bit counts.

Partial scholarships cover part of your costs, such as a share of tuition or a fixed amount each year. They are more widely available than fully funded awards, and several can add up. Learn how they work and how to plan around them.

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Smaller awards, combined well, can change what is affordable.
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Please note. Amounts, eligibility, stacking rules and deadlines are set by each awarding body and change from year to year. We guide you and help you prepare, but we cannot guarantee any scholarship. Never pay anyone to secure one.
AWARD SHAPES

Partial comes in many forms.

Choose a shape to see how it usually works and what to check before you accept.

SAVINGS SIMULATOR

How much could awards add up to?

Enter your tuition and up to two awards. We will show the combined saving against your tuition. Nothing is pre-filled, so use official figures.

Your figures

Tuition only. Living costs are not included.

Award A

Award B (optional)

A simple planning tool, not financial advice. Check whether the awards can be combined, and see the funding gap calculator for your total cost.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

Four places to look.

Partial awards are widespread. These are the most common sources.

University campus
UNIVERSITIES

Fee reductions

Many universities offer partial awards to international students. See university scholarships.

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COUNTRY OR REGION

Origin-based awards

Some awards are open to applicants from specific countries or regions.

Engineering students
SUBJECT OR DEPARTMENT

Course-specific awards

Faculties and departments may fund students in particular subjects.

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OTHER SOURCES

Foundations and employers

Charities, professional bodies, companies and local programmes.

BY DESTINATION

What to expect, country by country.

General notes only. Always check each university's page.

General notes, not a complete picture. Policies change and vary by university, so confirm details on official pages.

Building a funding mix

Partial awards work best as part of a plan:

  • Apply for several awards that fit your profile
  • Compare offers once they arrive
  • Add family contribution, savings or a loan for the rest
  • Check living costs, not just tuition
  • Use the funding gap calculator

Questions before you stack

Ask the awarding body:

  • Can I hold this alongside other awards?
  • Does it reduce another award or my aid?
  • Is it renewed every year, and on what conditions?
  • Is it paid to me or taken off my fee?
  • What happens if I change course or leave?
DOCUMENT CHECK

Application readiness.

Tick off what you already have. Each award lists its own requirements.

QUICK ANSWERS

Partial, explained.

All scholarship FAQs →
Is a partial scholarship worth applying for?

Yes. Even a partial award can lower your costs significantly, and several can be combined where the rules allow.

Can I combine partial scholarships?

Sometimes. Some awards allow stacking, while others reduce or replace each other. Always check the terms.

Is a partial award renewed each year?

Some are, if you meet conditions such as a minimum grade. Others are one-time. Check before you accept.

Is the money paid to me or the university?

It varies. Many partial awards reduce your tuition fee directly, while others are paid to you.

Can you guarantee a partial scholarship?

No. Only the awarding organisation decides. We help you find suitable options and prepare strong applications.

EXPLORE MORE

Other types of funding.

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