The United Kingdom remains one of the best study destinations for Ethiopian students, offering globally recognized degrees, strong post-study career pathways, and generous scholarship opportunities.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, Ethiopian students can apply for a mix of fully funded, partial tuition, and university-specific merit scholarships across England, Scotland, and Wales.
This guide highlights the top UK scholarships with official links, deadlines strategy, and best-fit options for Ethiopian applicants.
1) Chevening Scholarship (Fully Funded)
One of the most prestigious UK government scholarships for one-year master’s study. It is ideal for professionals with leadership potential. Chevening covers tuition, stipend, airfare, and networking events. (Chevening)
🔗 Official Link: Apply for Chevening Scholarship
Best for: Leadership, policy, governance, development, public administration
2) Gates Cambridge Scholarship
A world-class fully funded master’s and PhD scholarship at the University of Cambridge for outstanding international students. It covers full tuition, maintenance, airfare, and academic development support. (Wikipedia)
🔗 Official Link: Visit Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Best for: Research, STEM, social sciences, public health, PhD pathways
3) Commonwealth Scholarship
Excellent fully funded scholarship for Ethiopian students in development-related master’s and PhD fields.
🔗 Official Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/
Best for: Education, engineering, public health, development studies
4) Edinburgh Napier Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
A strong option for Ethiopian students seeking UK admission with a £2,000 tuition discount for September 2026 or January 2027 intake. (Napier)
🔗 Official Link: Edinburgh Napier Scholarship
Best for: Undergraduate and taught master’s students
5) University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship
One of the most popular UK university scholarships for African students, offering major tuition support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. (University of Bristol)
🔗 Official Link: University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship
Best for: Business, law, engineering, AI, finance
6) Rhodes Scholarship
A highly prestigious fully funded postgraduate scholarship at Oxford University.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/
Best for: Exceptional academic leaders
7) Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford)
Fully funded graduate scholarships for master’s and doctoral students at Oxford.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon
8) GREAT Scholarships UK
A good partial scholarship route offered through multiple UK universities.
🔗 Official Link: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships/great-scholarships
9) University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship
Offers substantial tuition support for international students.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/scholarships
10) University of Strathclyde Scholarships
Strong Scotland-based merit awards for postgraduate study.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
11) University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship
A top option for taught master’s programs.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/
12) University of Birmingham Global Masters Scholarship
Popular among East African students.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships
13) University of Leeds International Excellence Scholarship
Excellent merit-based postgraduate tuition discounts.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/scholarships
14) University of Westminster Scholarship
Strong scholarship pathway for development and social impact fields.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships
15) Imperial College London Scholarships
Best for Ethiopian students targeting STEM, engineering, AI, health, and innovation.
🔗 Official Link: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search/