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Merit Scholarships for International Undergraduates

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Overview

Scholarship Overview

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Fee Waiver Up to

GBP 4500

This scholarship offers tuition fee waiver for eligible international students

This scholarship is offered to high-achieving international students who exceed their entry requirements and are beginning their first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Southampton.

How to qualify

Requirements

Applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Need to pay the overseas tuition fee
  • Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible course
  • Provide evidence of where you live and qualifications at enrolment
  • Enrol as a full-time student by the start date and starting in Year 1 of an eligible course
  • Not have more than one scholarship from the University of Southampton - if you are eligible for multiple scholarships, you will get the scholarship with the highest value.
  • Merit scholarships for international undergraduate students are awarded based on standard academic programme eligibility criteria as displayed on individual course pages. For instance:
    • If you need A, A and B in your A levels and you get A*, A and A, you will get GBP 1,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

These scholarships are not available to students studying:

  • PGCert, PGDip, Foundation or PGR courses
  • Distance Learning courses
  • with a partner institution
  • at UoS Malaysia campus
  • on continuing professional development (CPD) courses
  • only pre-sessional English - pre-sessional English students with an offer to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level can still apply
Things you should be aware of

Highlights

  • If you defer your place, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.
  • Act as a good ambassador for the University of Southampton.
  • Take part in events or promotional activities.
How to apply

Application

Your assigned Uni Enrol consultant will guide you through the process so that the university scholarship applications are submitted as part of the university application process before the deadline.

No risk. No cost. Just check your eligibility today.

What you get

Awards Details

Fee waiver details are as follows:

  • University of Southampton Business School: GBP 1,500 for each A* grade above the standard course Up to GBP 4,500.
    • For example: If you need A, A and B in your A levels and you get A*, A and A, you will get £1,500 towards your first-year tuition fees.
  • Chemistry, Economic, Social and Political Science, Education or Maths: GBP 1,000 for each A or A* grade (up to a maximum of GBP 3,000) above the standard offer for course:
    • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    • Economic, Social and Political Sciences
    • Southampton Education School
    • School of Mathematical Sciences
  • Law or Physics and Astronomy: GBP 1,000 for each A* grade (Up to GBP 3,000) above the standard offer for courses run by:
    • Southampton Law School
    • Physics and Astronomy
  • Health Sciences - GBP 1,000 for each A or A* grade (up to a maximum of GBP 3,000) for the following course:
    • BSc Midwifery
    • MNurs Nursing (Adult and Child)
    • MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health)
    • BSc Nursing (Adult)
    • MNurs Nursing (Child and Mental Health)
    • BSc Nursing (Child)
    • BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
  • All other schools: GBP 1,000 for each A or A* (Up to GBP 3,000 GBP)
  • All other schools: Biological Science, Geography and Environmental Science, Ocean and Earth Science & Psychology

About Sponsor

University of Southampton

#97
THE World Ranking
#101-110
QS Graduate Employability Rankings
World's Top 50
in 3 QS subjects
10,000
international students from 130 countries

University of Southampton is a world-class research university renowned for its excellence in engineering, science, medicine, and the humanities. As a member of the Russell Group, the university is known for its strong research culture, innovation, and global impact. Southampton offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs supported by state-of-the-art facilities and industry collaboration. With a vibrant campus, diverse international community, and strong focus on employability, the university prepares graduates to succeed in a competitive global landscape.

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