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Scholarships in the United Kingdom](https://brightscholarship.com/tag/united-kingdom/)
The UK offers numerous scholarships for international students, ranging from government-funded awards to university-specific scholarships. Some of the most prominent include:

Chevening Scholarships

Funded by the UK government, Chevening is a prestigious scholarship program that offers full financial support for one-year master’s degrees at any UK university. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend.
Commonwealth Scholarships

These scholarships are for students from Commonwealth countries, including developing nations. They cover various levels of study, including master's and PhD programs, and often include full tuition, airfare, and a living stipend.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, these scholarships are for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Rhodes Scholarships

One of the oldest and most prestigious scholarships, it is for students from certain countries (including the USA, Canada, Australia, and more) to study at the University of Oxford.
University-Specific Scholarships

Many universities in the UK offer their own scholarships. Examples include:
Clarendon Scholarships at the University of Oxford
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships at various universities
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh

2. Permanent Residency (PR) in the UK
   Scholarships themselves do not directly lead to PR in the UK. However, the path to PR typically involves the following steps:

Student Visa to Work Visa

After completing your studies in the UK, you can apply for a Graduate Visa (formerly known as the Post-Study Work Visa), which allows you to stay and work in the UK for up to two years (three years for PhD graduates).
This work experience can help you qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, which is a significant step towards obtaining ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

ILR is the UK equivalent of Permanent Residency. To apply for ILR, you typically need to have lived and worked in the UK for five years on a skilled worker visa (or other eligible visas). During this period, continuous residence, a clean criminal record, and financial stability are crucial.
British Citizenship

After holding ILR for at least a year, you may apply for British citizenship, depending on eligibility criteria, including residency requirements, language proficiency, and knowledge of life in the UK.
Summary:
Scholarships in the UK are an excellent way to fund your education and gain valuable experience in the country. While they don't directly lead to PR, they can be a stepping stone by allowing you to study and later transition to a work visa, which eventually can lead to Permanent Residency (ILR) and possibly British citizenship.