The International Postgraduate Excellence Award is designed to support international students who have achieved academic excellence and show passion for their chosen field of study. We're offering scholarships for high-achieving international students, covering £3,000 towards their full-time Master’s tuition fees.
| Amount | £3,000 for one year full-time Master's course. £5,000 for the 2 year Master's with Integrated Professional Year Experience programme. This amount cannot go towards the £5,500 deposit payment required to secure your CAS (student visa). | |
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| Eligibility | You must be classified as overseas fee status and hold an offer for a full time Master's course starting in January 2027. Please note that you are NOT eligible to apply for this scholarship if you fall into one or more of the below categories:
For more details, see our full terms and conditions. Students looking for funding towards a research degree (MPhil / PhD) should visit the research section of our website. Applicants need to have a minimum UK equivalent Good 2.1 Honours Degree to apply. Applicants will be selected principally on the basis of academic excellence. Please visit our Your Country pages for overseas academic equivalency or see our guide to understand if you meet the academic criteria: Overseas academic qualifications equivalency chart (PDF) Please note: If you receive an International Early Acceptance Award - January 2027 you will not be eligible for the PG International Excellence Award January 2027, as these awards cannot be combined. Exclusions: Applicants holding offers for the two-year master's programmes with Professional Experience may still be considered for the PG International Excellence Award (IEA). If an applicant is awarded the PG IEA, the higher-value award of £5,000 will be granted. | |
| Number available | Variable | |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 | |