What percentage of tuition fees can I expect a major UK master's scholarship to cover, on average?
Yes, a typical major UK master's scholarship covers roughly 20 to 50 percent of your tuition fees. A GREAT Scholarship gives 10,000 pounds toward tuition, while top awards like Chevening or Commonwealth Master's Scholarships cover 100 percent of tuition plus living costs.
How much of your UK master's tuition a scholarship covers depends heavily on which scholarship you win, since coverage ranges from a small partial award to full funding.
Typical Coverage by Scholarship Type
| Scholarship type | Approximate tuition covered |
|---|---|
| Small university award | 10 to 25 percent |
| Substantial university scholarship | 25 to 50 percent |
| GREAT Scholarship | Around 30 to 50 percent, depending on your tuition fee |
| Chevening or Commonwealth | 100 percent, plus living costs and travel |
How to Estimate Your Own Coverage
- Do the math on your tuition: a 10,000 pound GREAT award against 25,000 pounds tuition works out to 40 percent coverage.
- Check eligibility criteria first: full scholarships like Chevening usually require at least 2 years of work experience and strong leadership evidence.
- Combine sources: a university scholarship and a smaller departmental award can sometimes be combined, so check each scholarship's own rules.
My Advice
Budget your finances assuming you will receive 25 to 40 percent off tuition rather than counting on a full scholarship, since full awards are highly competitive. Apply to multiple scholarship types in parallel, since university-specific and national scholarships often have independent deadlines and selection processes.
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