Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

Prospective applicants can also contact institutions directly for information on how to apply for an ORSAS award. Some aspects of this award are as follows:

• These are funded by the Department for Education and Skills
• These grants are for Post Graduate students undertaking full-time study for a research degree at British higher education institutions
• Applicants must be able to pay tuition fees at the full international (i.e. not the EU/UK) rate
• Selection of candidates is based solely on academic merit and research potential
• Awards meet the difference between the home and overseas level of tuition fees only, and do not cover maintenance costs

Note: Participating higher education institutions receive an annual grant to fund ORSAS awards and select their ORSAS award holders internally.