UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD (POSTGRADUATE), SEPTEMBER, 2027

Application Deadline for September 2027 Intake: 20 August 2027.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

This prestigious award recognizes academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a master’s degree at Surrey. It is open to self-funded international fee-paying students regardless of nationality or domicile who are starting their studies in September 2027.

The scheme is application-based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible, applicants must:

Be an overseas fee-paying student.

Hold an offer to study a full-time master’s programme

Be self-funded (you must be paying for your studies independently rather than being sponsored or in receipt of another scholarship).

Not be from the Surrey International Study Centre (SISC)

Apply for a scholarship before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is issued. The award cannot be applied post CAS.

Excludes part-time and distance-learning courses, MSc Artificial Intelligence (Conversion), MSc Biotechnology, MSc Food Science, MSc Human Nutrition, the MBA course, and MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Please note:

The award is not deferrable (if applicants are deferring, they will need to reapply for the award). This will also be subject to the award availability.

This scholarship cannot be combined with the alumni or early bird discount.

For two-year postgraduate courses, the scholarship award is valid for the first year only.

Applications will be reviewed monthly.

You must have an offer from the university to complete the scholarship application form. Applications without a valid student ID and offer will not be assessed.

A scholarship application must be finalized before a CAS is issued. They are not able to allocate awards if your CAS has already been allocated.

The scholarship awards are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply early.

Deadlines: September 2027 applications will close on 20 August 2027.

BENEFIT:

Amount£5,000 off tuition fees
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QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS 2027-28 – CYCLE 1

Application Period: 18 November 2026 to 13 January 2027

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country.

Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.

ELIGIBILITY:

Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face—both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.

Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS—cycle 1 opens in November/December, and cycle 2 opens in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.

Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Please note that only the courses listed are eligible for scholarship funding.

You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent at the undergraduate level.

Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.

Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a login page. If you don’t already have a myACU account, please create a new account to get started.

Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.

Applicants are strongly advised to read the application guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application.

BENEFIT:

Fully funded tuition fees

Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award

Return economy flights to host country

One-off arrival allowance

Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)

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