The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the UK Grant

The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the UK Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fund For Education Abroad
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the UK, funded by the Fund for Education Abroad, offers up to $5,000 to American undergraduates pursuing studies in the UK. This scholarship honors Sir Cyril Taylor, a dedicated advocate for education and cultural exchange. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships support students facing barriers to education abroad, inspiring global understanding and academic growth.

Overview

Welcome to Fund For Education Abroad Scholarships The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who face barriers to participation in education abroad. FEA awards up to $5,000 for a fall or spring semester abroad, with a minimum of $1,000 for short-term programs. The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the UK FEA received a gift of $50,000 from The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation to fund scholarships for American students to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is named after the late Sir Cyril Taylor who spent his life bringing the world together through education and policy as a part of numerous organizations. In 1964, Sir Cyril helped found AIFS, a leading educational organization providing cultural exchange and academic opportunities for more than 1.5 million young people. He also worked for Proctor & Gamble, served on the board for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, and served as High Sherriff of Greater London. Born in Yorkshire, England, Sir Cyril was very active in public service and received a number of honors for his work. He was appointed Knight Bachelor in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 1989 for services to education and was advanced to a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) in the 2004 New Year’s Honours list.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must:Be at least 18 years of ageBe a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipientBe enrolled as an undergraduate at U.S. institution of higher education at the time of application Receive credit at your home institution for your intended study abroad programHave never previously studied abroad as an undergraduate or in high schoolHave demonstrated financial need (see below)FEA determines financial need based on information from the most recent FAFSA. You are eligible for an FEA scholarship with regard to financial need if any of the following apply:Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is below 20000You are eligible for a Pell GrantYou have taken out any amount of loans for the current academic yearThis scholarship is available to deserving U.S. undergraduates attending a study abroad program of any length.All U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

High school and graduate students are not eligible