University of Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarships 2027

Overview

The University of Sheffield, a Russell Group research university, offers International Postgraduate Scholarships of 25 percent or 50 percent tuition reduction to international Masters students. The university also runs the Africa-specific Sheffield Africa Scholarship (GBP 6,000) and various department-specific awards. The 2027 cycle closes 30 April 2027.

Benefits

• 25 percent or 50 percent tuition fee reduction for the one-year Masters programme.
• For the Sheffield Africa Scholarship: additional GBP 6,000.
• Applied automatically to Sheffield tuition account.
• Compatible with other Sheffield awards and external funding within institutional rules.
• Recognition as a Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Sheffield postgraduate taught Masters for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate academic record (typically upper-second or first-class honours).
• For the Africa-specific track: citizen of an African country and ordinarily resident in Africa.
• Self-funding the remainder of tuition and all living costs.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Sheffield Masters programme through the Sheffield online application portal.
2. Once you hold an offer, complete the scholarship application form linked from the funding page.
3. Submit a motivation letter (500 words) on your goals.
4. Submit before 30 April 2027.
5. Scholarship decisions arrive between May and July 2027 for September 2027 entry.