Scholarships

Funding your studies

What is a scholarship?

A scholarship is an award of financial aid that helps a student further their education. Scholarships are awarded on criteria that reflect the values and purposes of the donor — and unlike loans, scholarship funds never need to be repaid.

Awards vary enormously: some cover a modest part of tuition, while others cover tuition, housing, meals and even travel in full. DTS helps you identify every award you're eligible for and builds funding into your application strategy from day one.

Types of scholarships

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Merit-based

Awarded for academic performance, athletic prowess, artistic talent or extracurricular achievement.

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Student-specific

For applicants of a particular gender, ethnicity, religion or background; qualifications vary by award.

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Need-based

Grants that help meet college expenses, assessed purely on the income and assets of the student and family.

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Programme & career-based

Offered by individual programmes and institutions, based on academic profile and personal accomplishments.

Ask us about scholarships in your free counselling session — we'll tell you which awards realistically match your profile, and how to strengthen your application for them.

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