Masters International Excellence Scholarship 2027 (+ automatic International Masters Regional Scholarship for Indian passport holders)

Excellence: £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 tuition-fee reduction, first year only. Regional: £6,000 fee reduction (2026-entry value). Combined awards cannot exceed 100% of tuition fees.

Partial scholarship

WHO CAN APPLY (Excellence): applicants classed as international for fee purposes who hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible full-time taught Master's starting September 2027 and are self-funded or partially funded; assessed on high academic achievement plus professional and personal skills shown through work experience and/or extracurricular activities. Separate scholarship application after you receive an offer. MBA not eligible (has its own scheme). Cannot be deferred or transferred to another course; can be combined with the Regional Scholarship or external funding up to 100% of fees. REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (2026-entry terms): automatic for passport holders of listed countries including India, classed as international fee-paying; domicile alone does not qualify (you must hold the passport); no application needed.

For Indian students: Yes - eligible for the Excellence Scholarship; India is on the Regional Scholarship list (2026 terms - check for 2027 update).

28 Feb 2027 · 136 days left

Masters International Excellence Scholarship: Round 1 closes 28 Feb 2027; Round 2 closes 16 May 2027. International Masters Regional Scholarship for eligible Indian passport holders: automatic; no separate scholarship deadline stated.

How to apply: Separate application

Essays this award asks for:

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