Scholarship
University of Surrey International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
Offered by University of Surrey
Open Applications open until August 24, 2027
Visit Official Scholarship Website
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Quick facts
- Provider
- University of Surrey
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Funding
- Partially Funded, Tuition Waiver
- Amount
- GBP 5,000 in total (Fee waiver for the first year)
- Eligible students
- Open to international students
- Deadline
- Applications open until August 24, 2027
- Application method
- Separate scholarship application
Overview
A GBP 5,000 first-year fee waiver for selected self-funded international undergraduates of any nationality or domicile, awarded by a panel for academic excellence.
Who Can Apply
Self-funded international fee-paying students with an offer for a full-time first-year bachelor's degree who applied through UCAS by 30 June 2027 and make Surrey their firm choice.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Open to international students
- Study in United Kingdom
- Level: Bachelor's
- University admission needed
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Self-funded international fee payers, regardless of nationality or domicile
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 5,000 in total (Fee waiver for the first year)
Eligibility Requirements
Subject / field
All subjects.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Open Applications open until August 24, 2027
- Deadline
- August 24, 2027
- Deadline type
- Rolling
- Current cycle
- September 2027 entry
Applications close on 24 August 2027; awards are first come, first served and must be made before your CAS is issued.
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.
- Apply for your course and receive an offer (undergraduates: make Surrey your firm UCAS choice).
- Complete the scholarship application form with your student ID, including a personal statement, before your CAS is issued.
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
A scholarship panel assesses previous academic performance, predicted grades and your personal statement.
Duration and Renewal
Renewal: Not renewable
Important Conditions
- Awards must be allocated before a CAS is issued and are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- First year only; cannot be combined with other Surrey scholarships, the alumni discount or the early payment discount.
- Not deferrable, and not for Surrey International Study Centre, part-time or distance-learning students.
Official Links
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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