Apply yourself
For students who are confident with applications and want to do it their way.
- Direct link to the official application page
- Document checklist for each scholarship
- Track your status in My applications
Managing money as an international student
A simple system in your first months saves a lot of stress later.
Before you leave
- Tell your bank you will be abroad and check card fees for foreign payments
- Bring access to enough money for the first month: deposits and set-up costs add up
- Keep copies of your scholarship or sponsor letters
In your first weeks
Open a local bank account if you will stay more than a few months, and set up a basic monthly budget: rent, food, transport, phone and savings.
Habits that help
- Track spending weekly for the first three months
- Cook in batches and use student discounts
- Keep an emergency fund, even a small one
- Never share bank details with people offering "easy money" or scholarship processing services
Have a question about your own situation?
Book a free one-on-one consultation, or ask Sirius.
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