International Postgraduate Excellence Award
Overview
The University of Westminster is offering the prestigious International Postgraduate Excellence Award to support high-achieving international students. This competitive, application-based scholarship provides a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees for students starting a full-time Master's degree in September 2025. With only 60 awards available, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship provides a £3,000 tuition fee award. This is paid directly to the University towards your tuition fees during your first semester. Please note, this amount cannot be used to pay the £5,500 deposit required to secure your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for your student visa.
How to Apply
This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and requires a separate application. To be considered, you must:
- First, apply for and receive an offer for a full-time Master's course at the University of Westminster.
- Complete the separate online scholarship application form by the deadline.
- The final deadline for all scholarship applications is 2 June 2025.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants for this scholarship will be selected based on academic excellence. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be classified as an overseas fee-paying student.
- You must hold an offer for a full-time Master's course beginning in September 2025.
- You must have a minimum UK-equivalent Good 2.1 Honours Degree.
Excluded Courses and Programmes
Please note that you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are applying for one of the following:
- A Professional course, such as RIBA part III.
- A Doctoral programme (e.g., MPhil / PhD).
- An Online or Distance Learning course.
- A Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) course.
Important Notes
- There are a limited number of 60 scholarships available.
- You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are receiving any other discount on your course fees, such as an alumni discount or a partner student discount.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible program levels
- Doctoral / PhD
- Master's Degree
- Non-Credential
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma