Scholarship

University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)

Offered by University of Exeter

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's
  • Partially Funded

Open Applications open until November 26, 2026

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
University of Exeter
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Funding
Partially Funded, Tuition Discount
Amount
GBP 3,000 in total, up to 10,000 (GBP 3,000, GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 off first-year fees)
Eligible students
Open to international students
Deadline
Applications open until November 26, 2026
Duration
First year of study only
Application method
Separate scholarship application

Overview

Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement with a GBP 3,000, GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 reduction in first-year international tuition fees for taught master’s students. Round 4 is for January 2027 entry to eligible campus-based master’s programmes in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.

Who Can Apply

International fee-status applicants holding an offer for an eligible taught master's starting in January 2027 who did not apply in rounds 1 or 2 for the same programme.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Open to international students
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master's
  • University admission needed

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Round 4: eligible campus-based master's programmes in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy starting in January 2027 (not PGCert, PGDip, apprenticeships or online programmes).

Universities

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Applicants with international fee status (including EU applicants paying international fees)

Open to international students.

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Fixed tuition contribution (covered)

Funding Details

Amount: GBP 3,000 in total, up to 10,000 (GBP 3,000, GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 off first-year fees)

Eligibility Requirements

Academic requirements

Typically the equivalent of a UK upper second-class (2:1) degree.

Application Deadline

Status
Open Applications open until November 26, 2026
Deadline
November 26, 2026
Deadline type
Multiple rounds
Current cycle
2026/27 scheme, Round 4 (January 2027 entry)

Round 4 closes on Thursday 26 November 2026; notifications are sent on a rolling basis and no later than 10 December 2026.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.

  1. Apply for an eligible January 2027 master's programme and receive an offer.
  2. Complete the scholarship form, including a personal statement of up to 300 words, by 26 November 2026.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Required Documents

  • Personal statement / essays
  • University admission offer

The official application lists the exact documents for each cycle.

Selection Process

Academic merit, plus your academic and career ambitions, plan for making the most of the opportunity, sense of social responsibility and willingness to engage with the Exeter community.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: First year of study only

Renewal: Not renewable

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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