Scholarship

University of Surrey Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award (Postgraduate)

Offered by University of Surrey

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's
  • Partially Funded

Open Applications open until January 8, 2027

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Last verified: September 27, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
University of Surrey
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Funding
Partially Funded, Tuition Waiver
Amount
GBP 7,500 in total (Fee waiver (first year only on two-year courses))
Eligible students
Self-funded overseas fee payers domiciled in the listed countries
Deadline
Applications open until January 8, 2027
Application method
Separate scholarship application

Overview

A GBP 7,500 fee waiver for selected self-funded international master’s students domiciled in 29 countries who show academic excellence, social responsibility and leadership potential. Awards are decided by a panel.

Who Can Apply

Self-funded overseas fee-paying students domiciled in an eligible country with an offer for a full-time master's at Surrey (not MSc Artificial Intelligence (Conversion)).

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Self-funded overseas fee payers domiciled in the listed countries
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master'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 overseas fee payers domiciled in the listed countries

Show all 29 eligible countries
  • Algeria
  • Brazil
  • Botswana
  • Bulgaria
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Indonesia
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Mongolia
  • Morocco
  • Nepal
  • Oman
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Vietnam
  • Zimbabwe

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 7,500 in total (Fee waiver (first year only on two-year courses))

Eligibility Requirements

Subject / field

All subjects.

Application Deadline

Status
Open Applications open until January 8, 2027
Deadline
January 8, 2027
Deadline type
Multiple rounds
Current cycle
February 2027 and September 2027 entry

February 2027 entry closes on 8 January 2027; September 2027 entry closes on 20 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.

Last verified: September 27, 2026

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