Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027

Overview

Cardiff University in Wales offers the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship of GBP 4,000 (Masters) to international postgraduate taught students. Cardiff is a Russell Group research university. Around 60+ awards per cycle. The 2027 cycle closes 31 May 2027.

Benefits

• GBP 4,000 tuition fee reduction for the one-year Masters programme.
• Applied automatically to Cardiff tuition account.
• Compatible with most other Cardiff awards.
• Recognition as a Cardiff Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Cardiff postgraduate taught Masters for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate academic record (typically upper-second or first-class honours).
• Self-funding the remainder of tuition and all living costs.
• No previous Cardiff enrolment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Cardiff Masters programme through the Cardiff online application portal.
2. Once you hold an offer, complete the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship application form linked from the funding page.
3. Submit a personal statement (500 words) on your goals.
4. Submit before 31 May 2027.
5. Scholarship decisions arrive between June and July 2027 for September 2027 entry.