Newcastle University
We are pleased to offer 13 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship awards for outstanding applicants who apply to full-time undergraduate studies. There are 11, 50% tuition fee scholarships and 2 100% tuition scholarships.
Start date and duration
September 2021 for the full duration of the degree programme.
Application closing dates
• 25 March 2021 – Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, the USA
• 29 April 2021 – Malaysia
• 27 May 2021 – India
Eligibility criteria
50% tuition fees:
To be considered for the 50% scholarships applicants must:
• be a national of one of the following countries: India, Kenya, Malaysia, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, USA
• be assessed as international for fee purposes
• hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city-centre campus for the 2021/22 academic year
• already have or expect to receive a minimum of ABB at A Level or equivalent
Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of application.
100% tuition fees:
To be considered for the 100% scholarships applicants must:
• be a national of one of the following countries: USA, India
• be assessed as international for fee purposes
• hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city-centre campus for the 2021/22 academic year
Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of application.
University of East Anglia
INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
These awards are designed to reward applicants who have been offered a place to study with UEA and who can clearly and concisely explain how studying here at UEA will help them to make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study.
Type of Course
Postgraduate Taught
Total Value
£4000
Years Available
2021
Criteria
International Fees
Self Funded
School/Faculty
Any
Country / Region
International
Academic Excellence
Can clearly and concisely explain how studying here at UEA will help them to make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study and how they can contribute to the UEA campus society.
Applicant’s Nationality
Any
Country of Domicile
Any
University of Essex
International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship
If you’re starting at Essex in 2021 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year.
Eligibility
You must meet all of the following conditions:
- have received an offer of admission for entry to the University of Essex for 2021-22
- register for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex with first enrolment in 2021-22
- be in your first year of study at the University at the start of the award
- have obtained 34 points or more in the International Baccalaureate
Students who aren’t eligible
You are not eligible for the award, even if you meet the criteria above, if you fall into any of the following categories:
- you are on a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship course
- your course is at East 15 Acting School
- you are directly continuing from one course to another (for example, from foundation degree or HND on to the final year of an honours degree)
- you are transferring into the second year from another UK higher education institution
Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship
If you’re an international student, took your undergraduate degree overseas or in the UK and are self-funding your postgraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship worth up to £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee. If you have a degree from any of the following countries, please check the academic requirements below to see if you could be eligible.
| Country | Academic requirement | Scholarship award |
| Bahrain | CGPA 3.0 or above | £4,000 |
| Bangladesh | CGPA 3.2 / 60% / B in a 4-year degree | £5,000 |
| Brazil | 7.5/10 or B+ | £3,000 |
| Brunei | CGPA 3.0 or above | £4,000 |
| Cambodia | CGPA 3.2 or above | £4,000 |
| Canada | A, or CGPA 3.5/4, or CGPA 8/9, or 85% (where pass mark is 60%), or 84% (where pass mark is 50%) | £2,000 |
| Chile | 75% | £3,000 |
| China | 75% from Tier 1, 80% from Tier 2 and 85% from Tier 3 universities | £2,500 |
| Colombia | 4/5 | £3,000 |
| Ghana | CGPA 3.0/4.0 or above | £4,000 |
| Hong Kong | CGPA 3.0 or above | £2,000 |
| India | Tier 1 and 2 – 60% | £5,000 |
| Tier 1 and 2 – 55% | £3,000 | |
| Tiers 3 – 65% | £5,000 | |
| Tiers 3 – 60% | £3,000 | |
| Indonesia | CGPA 3.0 or above | £4,000 |
| Iran | 14/20 | £3,000 |
| Japan | B | £3,000 |
| Jordan | CGPA 3.0 or above | £3,000 |
| Kazakhstan | 5 (excellent) OR 3.75/4.0, 4/4.33 and 4.0/5.0 | £3,000 |
| South Korea | CGPA 3.0/4 or 3.20/4.5 | £4,000 |
| CGPA 2.75/4 or 3.00/4.5 | £2,500 | |
| Lebanon | 16/20 | £3,000 |
| Malaysia | CGPA 3.25 or above | £4,000 |
| Mexico* | 80% | £3,000 |
| Nepal | 70% (first division) or CGPA 3.50/4 | £5,000 |
| 65% (first division) or CGPA 3/4 | £3,000 | |
| Nigeria | CGPA 3/5 or above or 2.50/4 | £4,000 |
| Norway | B | £3,000 |
| Pakistan | 70% or above where pass mark is 33%, or 87% or above where the pass mark is 50%, or CGPA 3.00 or above | £5,000 |
| 65% or above where pass mark is 33%, or 82% or above where the pass mark is 50%, or CGPA 2.90 or above | £4,500 | |
| 60% or above where pass mark is 33%, or 77% or above where the pass mark is 50%, or CGPA 2.80 or above | £3,500 | |
| 55% or above where pass mark is 33%, or 72% or above where the pass mark is 50%, or CGPA 2.60 or above | £3,000 | |
| Russia | CGPA 4.5 or above | £2,000 |
| Singapore | GPA 3.25 / 4.0 or above | £2,000 |
| Sri Lanka | A or 1st | £5,000 |
| B+ or 2:1 | £3,000 | |
| Taiwan | 70% (national institution), 75% (other institution) | £3,000 |
| Thailand | CGPA 3.5 or above | £5,000 |
| CGPA 3.0 or above | £4,000 | |
| CGPA 2.75 or above | £2,500 | |
| Turkey | CGPA 3.00+ OR 75% | £4,000 |
| USA | CGPA 3.25 or above | £2,000 |
| Vietnam | CGPA 8/10 or above | £4,000 |
| CGPA 7/10 or above | £2,500 |
* excluding ITESM partnership funded students
If you are a national of one of the countries listed above and you have a degree from a recognised UK university other than Essex with First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, you may be eligible for an award worth £2,000.
Eligibility
You must meet all of the following conditions:
- be classified as an international student for fee purposes
- be entirely self-funding your studies
- for 2020-21 entry: be applying for a full-time Masters course starting in October 2020 or January 2021 (excluding MBA)
- for 2021-22 entry: be applying for a full-time Masters course starting in October 2021
- meet the academic criteria in the table above
- be available for promotional activities
For January 2021 entry: If you meet all the eligibility criteria and firmly accept the offer of your place by 4 December 2020 then you will automatically be awarded this scholarship. You’ll be notified of your award when your place at Essex is confirmed or by end of December 2020.
For 2021-22 entry: If you meet all the eligibility criteria and firmly accept the offer of your place by 18 September 2021 then you will automatically be awarded this scholarship. You’ll be notified of your award when your place at Essex is confirmed or by the end of October 2020.
Queen’s University Belfast, Management School Scholarship 2021
Around 100 awards of £3000 available exclusively for applicants studying postgraduate taught programmes from any of the following countries:
Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey or Vietnam.
Applicants to the Master of Business Administration programme MBA are excluded from the Queen’s Management School Scholarship 2021.
Students must meet the criteria specific to their home country as shown in the table below, to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. These criteria are in no way connected to any conditions detailed in the academic offer received from Queen’s University Belfast, which must be met to gain entry to the University:
| Country | Scholarship criteria |
| Bangladesh | A 4-year undergraduate degree from recognised public or selected private institution with a minimum of 70% or GPA 3.5/4.0 |
| Brazil | Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject] or Título de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution with 8.25/10. |
| Colombia | Titulo Professional; Licenciado with CGPA 4.2/5.0. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Licenciado /[subject] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution with 90%; or 9/10; or 19/20. |
| Ghana | First Class degree |
| India | Successful completion of Bachelor degree with First Class Pass with Distinction and a minimum of 70% depending on institution |
| Indonesia | Sarjana (S1) four-year course with a GPA of at least 3.5/4. |
| Kazakhstan | Four-year Bachelor degree (bakalavr) or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution with a minimum average grade of 3.75/4 or 4.7/5. |
| Kenya | First Class Honours degree |
| Malaysia | A Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Malaysian university with Class 1 or a CGPA of 3.5/4. |
| Mexico | A four-year Licenciado or Professional Title with 9.0/10.0 |
| Nigeria | A Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Nigerian university with ‘First Class Honours’ and minimum CGPA 4.5/5.0. |
| Pakistan | A 4-year undergraduate degree from an HEC recognised institution with a minimum of GPA 3.5/4.0. |
| Peru | Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Professional) from a recognised institution with 17/20. |
| Saudi Arabia | A Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised institution with a GPA of 4.5/5, or GPA 3.5/4. |
| Taiwan | A Bachelor degree from a recognised National or Private university with a grade of 80% or GPA 3.5/4. |
| Thailand | A Bachelor degree from a recognised Thai university with minimum GPA of 3.4/4 – 3.6/4. Entry requirements will vary depending on the Institution attended. |
| Turkey | A Bachelor degree (Lisans Diplomasi) from a recognised Turkish university with a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0. |
| Vietnam | A Bachelor degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc) from a recognised Vietnamese university with a minimum score of 8.0/10 or 80%. |
Deadline 30 April 2021
Successful candidates will be advised by 15 May 2021
