Scholarships in the UK for Indonesian Students

Now that we have seen the different types of scholarships, next, we will see the top 10 government scholarships given to international students to study in the UK:

Scholarship: Chevening Scholarships

• Description: This scholarship helps outstanding students from across the world pursue a one-year Master’s degree in the UK.
• Amount: 1-year fully funded tuition fees, monthly living allowance, return airfare, visa fees, and additional grants.
  

Scholarship: GREAT Scholarships – Indonesia

• Description: The GREAT Scholarship awards 13 postgraduate scholarships to 13 universities across the UK each year.
• Amount: £10,000 towards tuition fees (1-year Master’s programme).
  

Scholarship: ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships

• Description: This master’s scholarship is open to women from all ten ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste who aspire to be pioneers in STEM fields.
• Amount: 1-year fully funded tuition fees, living stipend, return travel, IELTS exam fee reimbursement, visa and health coverage, and study-related costs.
  

Scholarship: British Council Women in STEM Scholarships

• Description: This master’s scholarship aims to provide opportunities for women to continue their studies in the STEM field.
• Amount: 1-year fully funded tuition fees, living stipend, return travel, visa and health coverage, IELTS exam fee reimbursement, and study-related costs.
  

Scholarship: Commonwealth Scholarships

• Description: This scholarship is offered to citizens from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to contribute to the UK’s international development efforts.
• Amount: 1-year fully funded tuition fees, airfare, and a living allowance.
  

Scholarship: Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship

• Description: This scholarship is offered to citizens from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries with the intent of contributing to the UK’s international development efforts.
• Amount: Full tuition fees (likely for a 1-year course) and may include additional grants.
  

Scholarship: Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships

• Description: This scholarship is awarded by the Scottish government in collaboration with Scottish universities to Master's students in various disciplines.
• Amount: £8,000 towards tuition fees.
  

Scholarship: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Scholarships

• Description: This scholarship is awarded to Research and PhD-level students who collaborate with government and policy organisations.
• Amount: Full tuition fees, a stipend, and research expenses.
  

Scholarship: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

• Description: This Master’s level scholarship is offered to low- and middle-income citizens of Commonwealth countries with outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability.
• Amount: Full tuition fees, a living allowance, airfare, and other allowances.
  

Scholarship: UK Government Doctoral Scholarships

• Description: These scholarships aim to support eligible doctoral students through UKRI and the CSC (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission).
• Amount: Full tuition fees, a stipend, and research costs.
  

Note: The information provided above is based on data from the official websites of each scholarship. For the most current details, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, please refer directly to the official scholarship websites.

Next, we will be looking at the scholarships that are awarded by various universities and government agencies that help students like yourself get financial assistance to add to your focus on your education.

Here is a list of undergraduate scholarships in the UK awarded to Indonesian students in 2025:

Scholarship: Global Futures Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Manchester
• Amount: £8,000 for the 1st year, with continued support of £8,000 in consecutive years of study if the student maintains 60% or more in their exams and assessments.
• Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
  

Scholarship: Think Big Undergraduate Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Bristol
• Amount: Valued at £6,500 and £13,000 per year, applied as tuition fee waivers.
• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.
  

Scholarship: Global Undergraduate Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Edinburgh
• Amount: Valued at £5,000 (in instalments).
• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.
  

Scholarship: Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Glasgow
• Amount: Valued at £7,000 per year.
• Application Deadline: Jan 31st of every year.
  

Scholarship: International Achievement Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Birmingham
• Amount: Valued at £3,000 per year.
• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.
  

Note: The details of the scholarships listed above have been compiled from official university websites. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, particularly regarding application deadlines (including those marked as closed for 2025), please consult the official websites of the respective universities and scholarships.

Here is a list of master’s scholarships in the UK awarded to Indonesian students in 2025:

Scholarship: GREAT Scholarship – Indonesia

• Awarded By: The British Council – partnered with UK Universities
• Amount: Valued at £10,000 minimum per year for a 1-year PG course.
• Application Deadline: Closed – for the University of Bristol; May 31, 2025 – Cardiff University; May 11, 2025 – School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
  

Scholarship: Chancellor’s International Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Sussex
• Amount: Valued at £5,000 towards tuition fees.
• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.
  

Scholarship: ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarship

• Awarded By: The British Council in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
• Amount: Covers full tuition fees and a 12-month monthly stipend covering living costs, travel costs, and visa/health fees.
• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.
  

Scholarship: Global Excellence Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Exeter
• Amount: Valued at up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for the 1st year of study.
• Application Deadline: May 27, 2025

Scholarship: Developing Solutions Master's Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Nottingham
• Amount: Covers 50% – 100% of tuition fees.
• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
  

Note: The information regarding these master's scholarships is sourced from official university and funding body websites. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the official websites for the latest details on eligibility, application processes, and deadlines (especially for scholarships with past deadlines mentioned).

Here is a list of MBA scholarships in the UK awarded to Indonesian students in 2025:

Scholarship: Chevening Scholarship

• Awarded By: Government-funded scholarships are applicable to many (if not all) UK universities

• Amount: Fee cap up to £22,000 (only for MBA) – includes full cost of tuition fees, travel costs, and stipend. Universities may contribute up to 20% of the cap, beyond which you will have to take up the expenses.

• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.

Scholarship: GREAT Scholarship – Indonesia

• Awarded By: The British Council – partnered with UK Universities

• Amount: Valued at £10,000 minimum per year for a 1-year PG course.

• Application Deadline: Closed – for the University of Bristol; May 31, 2025 – Cardiff University; May 11, 2025 – School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

Scholarship: MBA Scholarships

• Awarded By: University of Birmingham

• Amount: Covers up to £15,000 towards tuition fees for full-time MBA students.

• Application Deadline: Varies – some have deadlines on May 31, 2025. Check the official websites for updated information.

Scholarship: Global Excellence Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Exeter

• Amount: Covers a partial tuition fee of up to £10,000.

• Application Deadline: May 27, 2025.

Scholarship: MBA Excellence Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Leeds

• Amount: Covers a 50% fee waiver towards tuition fees.

• Application Deadline: June 26, 2025.

Note: The details of the MBA scholarships listed have been obtained from official university and funding organisation websites. As application deadlines can vary and change, candidates should always verify the most current information by visiting the official websites of the specific MBA programmes and scholarships they are interested in.

Here is a list of PhD scholarships in the UK awarded to Indonesian students in 2025:

Scholarship: Gates Cambridge Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Cambridge

• Amount: Covers full tuition fees, visa and health insurance costs, and living costs (£21,000 annually for 4 years).

• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.

Scholarship: Clarendon Scholarship

Awarded By: University of Oxford

• Amount: Covers full tuition fees, provides a grant for living expenses (annually) and a monthly stipend.

• Application Deadline: December or January.

Scholarship: President’s PhD Scholarships

• Awarded By: Imperial College London

• Amount: Covers full tuition fee waiver, stipend for living costs, and consumable fund.

• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.

Scholarship: Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship

• Awarded By: University of Edinburgh

• Amount: Covers cost of tuition fees, research costs and stipend for living costs (£19,237 per year).

• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.

Scholarship Name: UK Bicentenary PhD Scholarships

• Awarded By: University of Manchester

• Amount Awarded: Covers full tuition fees and stipend (£20,780 per year).

• Application Deadline: Closed for 2025; dates for 2026 will be announced.

Note: The information on these PhD scholarships is derived from official university and funding body websites. Prospective applicants should consult the official websites for the most accurate and up-to-date details regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines (including those indicated as closed for 2025).

After sorting through your eligibility requirements, here is how you can apply for scholarships in the UK in 2025:

• Understand your eligibility requirements (prepare your documents accordingly).
• Identify the most probable scholarships that best suit your needs (the ones that work best with your course and university).
• Prepare the application (make a checklist of documents and essentials that you should produce along with your scholarship application, and make sure that all are ready).
• Apply to the University for your chosen course, and then apply for the Scholarship along with your acceptance letter (apply before the deadlines and follow the instructions clearly).

Once you have submitted your applications, wait for the response until the time period mentioned to you. Students confused about the best scholarships to study in the UK that fit their profile can get in touch with our AECC Counsellors for a list of scholarships that suit their academic background and future study interests.

Now that you have seen a list of scholarships that you can apply for, here is what you should know as we go through the eligibility requirements for scholarships in the UK in 2025:

• Academic Requirements (High GPA): You should have an undergraduate degree with 60% to 80% or higher scores in your grades.

• English Language Proficiency: You should meet the English language requirement as per the UK Higher Education Institutions (HEI), holding a score Band 6.5 to 7.5 for IELTS and 90 to 110 for TOEFL iBT, which varies from university to university.

• Other Requirements: You must be a citizen and resident of Indonesia, holding a valid Republic of Indonesia passport.

• Other Scholarship Specifications: You may be required to produce evidence of motivation and a strong interest in the chosen subject.

Yes. Scholarships are the way through which you can study in the UK for free and without stressing about your financial situation. Getting a 100% scholarship to study in the UK is difficult, as the application process is tough and there are thousands of outstanding candidates your application has to compete with. So while it is not impossible, landing a fully funded scholarship is rare because of the sheer competition and limited number of grants.

Here is a list of fully funded scholarships to study in the UK which award full tuition fee waivers and grants that help you with your living, travel, visa, health insurance and research costs:

• Chevening Scholarships
• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships.

We hope that you were able to find the right information regarding the scholarships in the UK for Indonesian students in 2025.

Worried whether you qualify for the complex eligibility guidelines for scholarships, or planning to apply for one? Let AECC Counsellors do all the hard work, and that too at no additional cost. Feel free to contact AECC, and our expert counsellors can help you get the updated information about the scholarship that you are looking for. Best wishes for your education in the UK.