University of Huddersfield Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme (January 2026)

If you’re a Huddersfield graduate looking to undertake a full-time or part-time research degree, you may be eligible for a full fee-waiver on your research degree. The scholarship is open to home and international candidates.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
2. Study Level: Masters, PhD
3. Sponsor: University of Huddersfield
4. City to Study: London
5. School to Study: University of Huddersfield
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for University of Huddersfield Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme (January 2026)

The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme is a competitive application process, and to be eligible, you must have achieved one of the following:

1. A first-class honors degree
2. A distinction in taught Master’s

or

1. be recommended based on your Master’s by Research by your supervisor and academic school

and

1. graduated from the University of Huddersfield in the last three years.

Any offer will be conditional on your degree outcome if you are graduating in the current academic year.

Benefits of University of Huddersfield Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme (January 2026)

1. Available for research undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, including PhD, Master of Arts by Research, and Master of Science by Research.
2. Scholarship is only available for the standard registration period only,
3. For doctoral awards, or PhDs, the fee waiver will be for 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
4. For Master’s by Research awards, the fee waiver will be for 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
5. Please note, for international students, our Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees; some schools may offer 100%.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the expression of interest form. Please make clear on your form that you wish to be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme.

For more details, visit University of Huddersfield Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 17, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for University of Huddersfield Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme (January 2026)