The University of Hertfordshire offers the prestigious Chancellor's International Scholarship to new international students joining in September 2025. This scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction of £500 up to £4,000 and is automatically awarded to eligible candidates, meaning no separate application is required. Assessment is based on your course application, considering academic merit, English language proficiency, your personal statement, and individual circumstances.
Scholarship Value
The Chancellor's International Scholarship offers a variable amount ranging from £500 to £4,000. This award is provided as a discount that will be automatically deducted from your tuition fees for your first year of study.
How to Apply
There is no separate application process for this scholarship. You will be automatically assessed for eligibility during the admissions process after you have applied and been offered a place to study at the University's UK campus.
Eligibility and Conditions
To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have applied and received an offer to study a full-time, award-bearing programme at the University of Hertfordshire for the first time.
- You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
- Your course must be a taught undergraduate or postgraduate programme starting in the September 2025 intake.
- You must be joining the University for the first time, not a University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduate.
- You must be paying the full cost of tuition fees from your own resources, without sponsorship from an employer or government body. Contributions from family are permitted.
- You must meet all conditions of your registration before the scholarship can be awarded.
Exclusions
This scholarship is not available for the following courses and programmes:
- School of Health and Social Work Courses:
- BSc/MSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
- BSc Therapeutic Radiography
- BSc/MSc Nursing (all routes)
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc/MSc Paramedic Science
- BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- BSc/MSc Social Work
- Non-standard Law Courses:
- PgDip Bar Practice
- LLM Bar Practice
- LLM Legal Practice
- LLM Solicitors Practice
- Public Health Courses:
- Master of Public Health (all routes)
- Specific Undergraduate Creative Arts Courses:
- BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation
- BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects
- BA (Hons) 3D Games Art and Design
- BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art
- Other Programme Types:
- OSPAP, Pre-sessional English, Research, HIC, or fully online courses.
Important Notes
- This scholarship is only available upon entry in your first year and is not renewable for subsequent years.
- The award is for the September 2025 intake only and cannot be transferred to later intakes unless specifically agreed by the University.
- The scholarship will be offset against your tuition fee debt after you register. It is not deducted from your deposit payment.
- If you have paid your tuition fees in full, the scholarship funds can be used for University accommodation (excluding the accommodation deposit).
- You cannot receive this scholarship in conjunction with most other University awards, including the Early Bird Discount, 20% Herts Graduate Discount, or Vice Chancellor's Regional Scholarship.
- You can qualify for the Full Payment Discount alongside the Chancellor's International Scholarship.
- If a student withdraws from their course, the scholarship will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.