The University of Southampton offers the Global Excellence Scholarship, providing £3,000 off tuition fees to new international postgraduate students enrolling in in-person master's programmes. This scholarship supports academic excellence and helps international students fund their studies at a prestigious UK university.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Global Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students liable to pay overseas tuition fees.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for any full-time, in-person postgraduate master's programme at the University of Southampton.
- Not be from China, Vietnam, Nigeria, India, or Thailand, as these countries have separate country-specific Excellence Scholarships.
- Pay their tuition fee deposit by 15 January 2026.
- Have been residing outside the UK for at least three years prior to the course start date (residency excludes time spent living abroad for study purposes).
Scholarship Value and Conditions
- The scholarship awards a £3,000 reduction on the first year’s tuition fees.
- It is limited to the first 83 eligible applicants who meet all criteria and pay their deposit by the deadline, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If recipients hold another University of Southampton scholarship, the Global Excellence Scholarship value will be adjusted to 50% of its amount, ensuring combined awards do not exceed 100% of tuition fees.
Application Process
- No separate application is required. Eligible students will be automatically considered and notified by email if awarded the scholarship.
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international postgraduate students aiming to study in the UK while receiving financial support based on academic merit and timely application. Check your eligibility and secure your tuition fee deposit early to benefit from this prestigious award.