The University of Portsmouth is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for international students: scholarships designed to support and empower their educational journey. The university is committed to fostering global diversity and academic excellence; these scholarships aim to attract talented individuals from around the world. As a prestigious institution renowned for its exceptional teaching and research, the University of Portsmouth welcomes international students to join its vibrant community and pursue their aspirations.
List Of International Scholarship Available In University Of Portsmouth
- Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship
- Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship
- School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences (SEGG) Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship
Scholarship Benefit
The University of Portsmouth is delighted to extend its support to international students through an exciting scholarship opportunity. As part of this initiative, eligible students enrolling for September 2023 and January 2024 entry will have the opportunity to receive the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded in the form of a £1,600 fee reduction, specifically applicable to the first year of study.
Eligible Countries
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- China
- Colombia
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Dominican Republic
- DR of the Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Haiti
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Macau
- Mauritius
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Philippines
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Requirements For The Vice Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate Course Criteria
- To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a self-funded student.
- The course you are studying must be a full-time, on-campus undergraduate program.
- The annual fees for the course must be £17,200 or above for the September 2023 and January 2024 intakes.
Postgraduate Research and Taught Course Criteria
- The scholarship is available for postgraduate research or postgraduate taught courses.
- You must be a self-funded student enrolled in a full-time, on-campus program.
- The annual fees for the course must be £17,200 or above for the September 2023 or January 2024 intakes.
Exclusion for Previous University of Portsmouth Students:
- Students who have previously studied other courses at the University of Portsmouth are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Instead, these students will be offered the alumni discount.
Scholarship Opportunity for ICP Students:
- Students progressing from International College Portsmouth (ICP) to the University of Portsmouth are eligible for the scholarship.
Ineligibility for Other Scholarships, Discounts, or Fee Offers:
- This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS):
- The discounted fee amount will be clearly stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) document.
- The CAS is the final document you receive after securing an unconditional offer of admission to the University of Portsmouth and paying the required deposit.
Eligibility Based on Nationality:
- Only applicants assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
- Eligibility for the scholarship is determined by your nationality.
Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship
Scholarship Benefits
The Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for eligible applicants entering their first year of study from September 2023 onwards. This scholarship entails a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees, specifically applicable to the first year of study.
Eligible Countries
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Ghana
- India
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- The Caribbean (including Dominican Republic)
- Turkey
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
Requirements For This Scholarship
- Undergraduate Courses
- Applicants must be self-funded students.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time, on-campus undergraduate course.
- The course must have annual fees of £17,200 or above for September 2023 entry.
- Postgraduate Research or Postgraduate Taught Courses
- Applicants must be self-funded students.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time, on-campus postgraduate research or postgraduate taught course.
- The course must have annual fees of £17,200 or above for September 2023 entry.
Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship is not available for students who have previously studied other courses at the University of Portsmouth. Such students will be allocated the alumni discount if they have successfully completed an eligible qualification.
- The scholarship is not available for ICP (International College Portsmouth) students.
- The scholarship will take the form of a £3,000 fee reduction, which will be effective at the time of registration and will only apply to the first year of study.
- The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer.
- The discounted fee amount will be clearly mentioned on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS). This is the final document you receive when you have an unconditional offer to study at the University of Portsmouth and have paid your deposit.
- Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
- Due to the high number of applications received, the University regrets that it is unable to provide individual feedback on applications. Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application.
How To Apply For This Scholarship
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and meet the merit-based criteria. It is essential for interested individuals to have submitted their academic application and officially accepted the offer by the deadline of 2 June 2023, specifically for September 2023 entry.
In addition to meeting the application and acceptance requirements, candidates must also complete a designated online form available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclQ-aNz27YzkWaziHZflt9U7Ud2TDBrj3C28BNIo83s0bi3w/viewform before the 2 June 2023 deadline, specifically for September 2023 entry.
School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences (SEGG) Scholarship
If you are a self-funded international student, achieve a first or upper second (2:1) from your Bachelor’s degree and accept an offer onto a Master’s course before Thursday 29 June 2023, you could get 50% off your course tuition fee with our Master’s Scholarship for September 2023.
Eligible Programs For This Scholarship
- MSc Engineering Geology
- MSc Geological and Environmental Hazards
- MSc Environmental Geology and Land Contamination
- MSc Crisis and Disaster Management
- MSc Geographical Information Systems
- MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management
Requirements For This Scholarship
In order to be eligible for the Master’s Scholarship, please review the rephrased and expanded information provided below:
- To qualify for this scholarship, you must be a self-funding international student.
- You must accept an offer to study a full-time Master’s program from the specified list of eligible courses. This acceptance must be completed before Thursday, 29 June 2023, with the intention to commence your studies in September 2023.
- Applicants must have achieved a first-class honors degree or an upper second-class honors degree (2:1) in their undergraduate degree.
- This scholarship opportunity is exclusively available to students holding nationality from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Nigeria, or Ghana.
- The Master’s Scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer. It is important to note that only one scholarship or financial incentive can be applied to your tuition fees.
How To Apply
- Application Form: Access the online application form by clicking on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCJG57m6KVDkHo-fErpL5AG3EZ_TUOeJ6AtNGHq9nx4qRyKQ/viewform. This form will allow you to submit your application for consideration.
- Complete the Form: Fill out the application form accurately and provide all the requested information. Be sure to double-check your responses before submission.
- Submit the Form: Once you have completed the form, submit it electronically by clicking on the appropriate button provided within the form.
- Review and Assessment: The scholarship panel will review all received applications and assess them based on the highest GPA score among eligible candidates. Only those with a 2:1 or 1st class honors degree will be considered for the scholarship.
- Notification of Results: If you are one of the successful candidates, you will be notified of the outcome of your application by Thursday, 14 July 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master’s Scholarship is open to self-funding international students who have achieved a 2:1 or 1st class honors in their undergraduate degree and meet the specified nationality requirements.
Unfortunately, applicants with a lower second-class honors degree (2:2) are not eligible for the Master’s Scholarship. Only candidates with a 2:1 or 1st class honors degree will be considered.
No, the Master’s Scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer. Only one scholarship or financial incentive can be applied to your tuition fees.
The application form may require you to provide personal information, academic details, and any other necessary documents as specified. Please ensure that you fill out the form accurately and provide all the requested information.
No, the Master’s Scholarship is only available for full-time Master’s students. Part-time students are not eligible to apply.
No, the Master’s Scholarship is only applicable to students who accept an offer onto a full-time Master’s course for September 2023 entry before the specified deadline.
References
- https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/funding/scholarships
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