Bath Merit Scholarship + Bath Global Excellence Scholarship (PGT, 2026 entry)

Merit: £5,000 fee waiver. Global Excellence: £10,000 fee waiver (up to 250 awards).

Partial scholarship

WHO CAN APPLY (Merit): overseas fee-paying students permanently domiciled in selected countries including India, holding an offer for a full-time, campus-based PGT Master's starting in 2026 in the Faculties of Engineering & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences or Science, with a final degree/current grade equivalent to a UK high 2:2; not previously studied at Bath. Automatic - no application. GLOBAL EXCELLENCE: up to 250 awards for high-achieving international students on a full-time taught Master's (same three faculties; School of Management has its own scheme); separate application (3 questions) via Application Tracker after receiving an offer. If you win Global Excellence or a GREAT award, you lose the Merit award.

For Indian students: Yes - India is on the Merit Scholarship country list; Global Excellence is open to all international applicants.

Date to be confirmed

2026 entry: Global Excellence rounds closed (4 Feb, 8 Apr, 12 Jun 2026); Merit automatic. 2027 entry schemes not yet published

How to apply: Considered automatically with your admission

No separate essay is listed.

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026