University of Southampton Presidential International Scholarship 2027

Overview

The University of Southampton, a Russell Group research university, offers the Presidential International Scholarship (GBP 3,000) to international Masters students with strong academic backgrounds. Stackable with school-specific awards in certain faculties. The 2027 cycle closes 30 April 2027.

Benefits

• GBP 3,000 tuition fee reduction for the one-year Masters programme.
• Stackable with school-specific awards in selected faculties (Engineering, Business, Health Sciences).
• Applied automatically to Southampton tuition account.
• Recognition as a Presidential International Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Southampton 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 Southampton enrolment.

How to apply

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