Scholarship

University of Surrey International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

Offered by University of Surrey

  • United Kingdom
  • Bachelor's
  • Partially Funded

Open Applications open until August 24, 2027

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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.

Study Destination

Universities

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.

  1. Apply for your course and receive an offer (undergraduates: make Surrey your firm UCAS choice).
  2. 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.

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