Scholarships at Cranfield University

We have a limited number of scholarships available.

Funding opportunities are still available to recognise academic success and enable you to enrol at Cranfield School of Management to continue your studies as postgraduate learners.

At a glance

• Funding value Variable by course and applicant

• Suitable for Applicants from EU, Rest of World

• Deadline  On going

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield University

What it covers

Scholarships cover part of the tuition fee and the amount you can be awarded is at the discretion of the course director for the course you have applied for.

This scholarship was set up to recognise the academic achievements of our most capable candidates. The Cranfield MBA is highly competitive, and we look for a range of attributes in our candidates.

At a glance

• Funding value Up to £20,087.50 (50%) towards tuition fees

• Deadline  On going

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield School of Management

Eligibility: 

• You have achieved outstanding academic success and achievements.

• You have a minimum GMAT of 700 when you submit your application.

• You have strong career ambitions following your MBA.

Applicable Courses

• MBA Full-time

These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development.

Students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for Commonwealth Scholarships for master’s or PhD study.

Purpose: to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries high-quality postgraduate students who have not studied extensively overseas before, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study in the UK, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.

What it covers

• Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed).

• Approved tuition and examination fees.

• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,133 per month (rates quoted at 2021-2022 levels).

• Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable.

• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.

• Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.

• For PhD scholars, fieldwork grant towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (usually the cost of one economy class return airfare to your fieldwork location), where approved.

• For PhD scholars, paid mid-term visit (airfare) to your home country (unless you have claimed, or intend to claim, spouse and/or child allowances during your scholarship, or have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork).

Who can apply

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person

• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in the following September/October;

• If you are a PhD applicant, you must have the support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form;

• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.

The CSC would not normally fund a second UK master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study.

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The Cranfield MBA is made up of a very diverse cohort, with students from all over the world. We celebrate diversity at Cranfield, and this scholarship has been set up to help students from India.

At a glance

• Funding value £10,000 towards the tuition fees (25%).

• Deadline  On going

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield School of Management

Eligibility:

• You have already achieved a GMAT over 650 at the date of your application submission.

• You show evidence of academic success and strong career progression.

• You can demonstrate outstanding professional and personal achievements.

• You have exceptional interpersonal skills.

• You are a self-funded candidate and a citizen of India.

Applicable Courses

• MBA Full-time

This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Cranfield University is offering a scholarship to students in Malaysia applying for postgraduate courses in forensics, energy, agrifood, environment, water, design, manufacturing, aerospace, transport systems or leadership and management.

This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council, together with 36 UK universities, to support from a number of countries in accessing excellent UK higher education opportunities.

Please note that applicants should be passport holders of Malaysia.

At a glance

• Funding value £10,000 toward tuition fees

• Suitable for Applicants from Rest of World

• Deadline  01 May 2023

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield University and the British Council

What it covers

Scholarships are £10,000 towards tuition fees.

This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Cranfield University is offering a scholarship to students in Pakistan applying for postgraduate courses in energy, agrifood, environment, water, design, manufacturing, aerospace, transport systems and leadership and management.

This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council, together with UK universities, to support from a number of countries in accessing excellent UK higher education opportunities.

Please note that applicants should be passport holders of Pakistan.

At a glance

• Funding value £10,000 toward tuition fees

• Suitable for Applicants from Rest of World

• Deadline  01 May 2023

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield University and the British Council

What it covers

Scholarships are £10,000 towards tuition fees.

This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Cranfield University is offering a scholarship to students in Bangladesh applying for postgraduate courses in forensics, energy, agrifood, environment, water, design, manufacturing, aerospace or transport systems.

This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council, together with UK universities, to support from a number of countries in accessing excellent UK higher education opportunities.

Please note that applicants should be passport holders of Bangladesh.

At a glance

• Funding value £10,000 toward tuition fees

• Suitable for Applicants from Rest of World

• Deadline  01 May 2023

• Funding provider(s)  Cranfield University and the British Council

What it covers

Scholarships are £10,000 towards tuition fees.

This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Cranfield University is offering one scholarship to a student in China applying for a postgraduate course in the areas of forensics, energy, agrifood, environment, water, design, manufacturing or transport systems.

This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council, together with UK universities, to support from a number of countries in accessing excellent UK higher education opportunities.

Please note that applicants should be passport holders of China.

At a glance

• Funding value £10,000

• Suitable for Applicants from Rest of World

• Deadline 01 May 2023

• Funding provider(s) Cranfield University and the British Council

What it covers

Scholarships are worth £10,000 toward tuition fees.