International Student Scholarships
We are committed to encouraging applications from international students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK and our generous programme of scholarships reflects this.
Please note the below scholarships are for the 2024/25 Academic Year and are subject to change.
Undergraduate study*
| Award | Eligibility | Amount | Availability | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Excellence Bursary | Undergraduate offer holders. Outstanding academic achievements during pre-university study. | £1000 | Unlimited | Deducted from tuition fee |
| International Regional Scholarship | Students from USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Hong Kong, Egypt, Morocco, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait and Oman. | 50% off 1 years' tuition spread across the three years of study | Unlimited | Automatically issued upon acceptance of study |
| Early Payment Discount | Undergraduate applicants who make the early payment and are either paying full fees or only in receipt of the Undergraduate Excellence Bursary (£1000). | £1,000 | Unlimited | Must pay full fees before 1st September |
| GEMS Scholarship | Applicants studying at one of the GEMS Education Schools. | 50% off 1 years tuition spread across three years of study | Unlimited | Automatically issued upon acceptance of study |
Postgraduate study*
| Awards | Eligibility | Amount | Availability | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Excellence Bursary** |
Eligible students will have achieved the equivalent of a UK Bachelors with Honours. |
1st Class degree - £2000
2.1 degree - £1000 |
Unlimited |
Deducted from tuition fee |
| International Postgraduate Scholarship | Applicants for postgraduate study. | 50% off tuition fees | Five (per academic year) |
Friday 18th October at 17:00 UK Time, for February 2025 entry. |
| GREAT Scholarship | Students from China and Indonesia applying for postgraduate taught courses. | £10000 | 2 Awards for September 2024 | Friday 31st May 2024 for September 2024 entry. |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | MA Disability Studies | Full Tuition fees, return airfare and monthly allowance | 2 Awards for September 2024 | Applications are closed for September 2024 entry. |
| Commonwealth PhD Scholarship | Applications for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for citizens of high income Commonwealth countries. | Full Tuition fees,return airfare and monthly allowance | Externally Awarded | Applications now closed |
| Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAC) | Applicants wishing to study a one year masters programme or 3 year PHD research programme in the UK in certain areas | Full tuition fee and allowances covered by British Council | One | Applications now closed |
* Please note that as EU students are paying the home fee rate in 2024/25 they do not qualify for international scholarships.
** MA Social Work students are not eligible for the £2000 bursary.
Music Scholarships
The Music Scholarships are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. They are determined upon acceptance on to the Music programme following an initial audition. There are nine scholarships in total available:
- Four vocal scholarship for soprano, alto (male/female)
- Four string scholarships for 2 violins, viola and cello
- One joint organ scholarship
If you are successful, you will have your accommodation fees paid in full. You will still need to pay for your tuition fees. For further information, please contact the Music Department on music@hope.ac.uk