Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 for International Postgraduate

Our Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement, offering funding to help cover the costs of studying at the University of Exeter. We are committed to attracting talented students from around the world to become part of our dynamic university environment, where you will have access to exceptional teaching, learning, and academic research whilst contributing to our vibrant global community.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
2. Value: £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 (first-year tuition fee discount)
3. Study Level: Postgraduate (Master's)
4. Host Country: United Kingdom
5. Sponsor: University of Exeter
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 for International Postgraduate

You can apply for one of these scholarships if you:

1. have International fee status (including any EU applicants required to pay International fees in 2026/27)
2. already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study an eligible Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Exeter, beginning in September 2026.

(These scholarships are intended for self-funded students.)

To make your master's program application, please visit our Postgraduate taught study pages for September 2026 entry.

Scholarship recipients are selected on:

1. Academic merit, based on the information you have supplied in your master's program application. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they have achieved or are able to achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second-class degree (2:1). See our Entry Requirements pages for further guidance.
2. The ability to demonstrate the following as part of the application process: academic and career ambitions; a clear plan for making the most of the study opportunity; a sense of social responsibility and willingness to engage with the Exeter community.

Benefits of Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 for International Postgraduate

1. £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 first-year tuition fees discount

How to Apply

To be considered for one of these scholarships, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform here

A personal statement (of no more than 300 words) is required as part of the form, responding to the following questions:

1. What are your ambitions for the future and how will your studies at Exeter help you to achieve them?
2. What will you contribute to the study experience/environment on campus at Exeter?
3. As a scholar, how might you act as an ambassador for the University?

Round 1 of this scholarship scheme closes on Thursday, 15 January 2026. Eligible offer holders who apply by this deadline will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application by Thursday, 12 February 2026.

These scholarships are awarded as a reduction in the first-year International tuition fees. They are not recurrent for subsequent years of study. They can be combined with a University of Exeter Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2026/27 for Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey or Vietnam to a maximum award value of £10,000. Please read the full Terms and Conditions for these scholarships here

For more details, visit University of Exeter Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 for International Postgraduate