Excellence Scholarships
Overview
The University of Southampton Excellence Scholarship offers a £2,500 tuition fee reduction for the first year to new international postgraduate students enrolled in an in-person master's programme. This merit-based scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students without the need to apply, providing valuable financial support for international students pursuing advanced studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student paying overseas tuition fees
- Be resident in one of the eligible countries for at least three years prior to the course start (residency excludes time spent living abroad for study purposes)
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time, in-person postgraduate taught master's programme at the University of Southampton
Eligible countries include:
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Nigeria
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- USA
- Vietnam
Scholarship Value and Conditions
- The scholarship provides £2,500 off tuition fees for the first year only
- It can be combined with other scholarships as long as the total award does not exceed the full tuition fee cost
- The scholarship is merit-based and awarded automatically once eligibility is confirmed
Important Notes
- No application is required; eligible students will be notified by email
- Residency is determined by where the student has lived for three years or more before starting the course, excluding residence for study purposes
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students from the specified countries to receive financial support while pursuing a postgraduate degree at the University of Southampton. Check your eligibility and prepare to benefit from this award as part of your academic journey.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible program levels
- Master's Degree