Global Talent Scholarship supports high-achieving international Master’s offer holders joining Queen Mary in September 2027 by providing a £6,000 award to be deducted from tuition fees. The Global Talent Scholarship is aimed at students who hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme and meet the specified academic and fee-status criteria.
Queen Mary University of London is the scholarship provider and awards the Global Talent Scholarship to international students enrolling on eligible full-time master’s programmes in September 2027. The university administers the scholarship, confirms awards at unconditional firm (UF) status, and will deduct the award from tuition fees on enrolment.
Global Talent Scholarship Benefits
- Value: £6,000
- No. of awards: Unlimited until April 2027
- Scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis.
- The scholarship will be deducted from a recipient’s tuition fees when they enrol at Queen Mary.
Global Talent Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Achieve a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or overseas equivalent.
- Hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme for September 2026/7.
- Have overseas fee status.
- You must have achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum of a UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree or an overseas equivalent degree.
- This scheme is available only to students who apply for and enrol on an eligible course taught at Queen Mary in September 2027.
- Your fee status must have been confirmed as ‘Overseas’ by Queen Mary and must remain ‘Overseas’ throughout the programme.
- You must be enrolled on a full-time master’s programme.
- You must not be in receipt of any other University scholarship or full-fee scholarship from any other source.
- You must be fully self-funded.
- Pre-masters programmes (standalone and integrated) are not included in the Global Talent Scholarship scheme.
How to Apply for Global Talent Scholarship
- Once you’ve applied for a Masters programme at Queen Mary and received an offer, you’ll need to complete a scholarship application form, which will be emailed to you directly once Global Talent Scholarship applications are open.
- One scholarship application will consider you for Global Talent, Global Merit and Global Excellence Scholarships.
- If you are awarded the scholarship, it will be deducted directly from tuition fees payable to the University.
- The scholarship will be confirmed when your admissions status is ‘unconditional firm’ (UF) and you enrol at Queen Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Global Talent Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on the information published by Queen Mary University of London.
What is the value of the Global Talent Scholarship?
The Global Talent Scholarship provides an award of £6,000. The scholarship amount will be deducted from a recipient’s tuition fees when they enrol at Queen Mary University of London.
Who is eligible to apply for the Global Talent Scholarship?
Eligibility includes achieving or being on course to achieve a minimum UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent, holding an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme for September 2026/7, and having confirmed ‘Overseas’ fee status throughout the programme.
Which study levels and programmes qualify for the scholarship?
The scheme is available for full-time master’s programmes at Queen Mary starting in September 2027. A list of ineligible programmes is published; examples include DClinDent programmes, certain MSc and apprenticeship programmes, distance learning, MRes, pre-masters, PG Diploma and PG Certificate programmes.
How many awards are available and how are they allocated?
The HTML states the number of awards is unlimited until April 2027 and that scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis. Applicants should apply early as awards are confirmed upon enrolment and UF status.
When do applications open and what is the deadline?
The page states applications will open in Oct 26. It also indicates scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis and notes awards are unlimited until April 2027. Applicants should watch for the scholarship application form emailed after receiving an offer.
How will the scholarship be paid or applied?
If awarded, the scholarship will be deducted directly from the recipient’s tuition fees payable to Queen Mary. Recipients must be able to finance the remainder of tuition fees and living expenses.
Can the scholarship be deferred to a later year?
No. The scheme is available only to students who apply for and enrol on an eligible course taught at Queen Mary in September 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred to subsequent years of study.
Can students assessed as Home for fee status receive this award?
No. The award is not available to applicants assessed as ‘Home’ for fee status purposes. Your fee status must be confirmed as ‘Overseas’ by Queen Mary and remain ‘Overseas’ throughout the programme.
Can I hold another scholarship alongside the Global Talent Scholarship?
No. You must not be in receipt of any other University scholarship or full-fee scholarship from any other source to be eligible for this award. The terms explicitly state recipients must not hold other university or full-fee scholarships.
Who can I contact for more information about the scholarship?
The contact provided on the page is [email protected]. Applicants can use this email to ask questions about eligibility, application timing, or other enquiries related to the Global Talent Scholarship.
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