The Postgraduate Global Scholarship is a tuition fee discount for international students who have excelled in their undergraduate studies and wish to pursue a taught postgraduate course at Keele University. The award is automatically assessed and offers up to £5,000 based on your undergraduate degree classification.
Keele University is a public research university in Staffordshire, England, known for its beautiful campus and strong commitment to international education. It offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes and provides a supportive environment for students from around the world.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship Benefits
- 1st – £5,000 tuition fee discount
- 2:1 – £4,000 tuition fee discount
- 2:2 – £3,000 tuition fee discount
Postgraduate Global Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- You must be registered on, and attending, a taught postgraduate course that equates to at least one year’s full-time study at postgraduate level and leads to a named award of at least Postgraduate Diploma level at Keele University.
- Students registered for a PhD or an MPhil are not eligible to receive an award.
- Only self-funded international students are eligible, and you must be confirmed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes.
- The Scholarship is not open to students who are in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local government, charities or private organisations.
- The Scholarship is for students who will be based at Keele University and start their studies in the academic year 2026/27.
- The award is not available for students studying PGCE or fully online courses delivered by Keele.
How to Apply for Postgraduate Global Scholarship?
- Your application will be assessed automatically when you apply so there is no need to provide a separate application for this scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Postgraduate Global Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the Postgraduate Global Scholarship?
It is a tuition fee discount for international students who have excelled in their undergraduate studies and are enrolling in a taught postgraduate course at Keele University. The award is automatically assessed based on your undergraduate degree classification.
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of £5,000 for a First-Class Honours, £4,000 for an Upper Second-Class (2:1), and £3,000 for a Lower Second-Class (2:2).
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Self-funded international students who are registered on a taught postgraduate course of at least one year full-time study leading to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher at Keele University. PhD, MPhil, and PGCE students are not eligible.
Do I need to apply separately for the scholarship?
No, your application will be assessed automatically when you apply for your course. There is no separate application required.
Can the scholarship be combined with other awards?
No, this award cannot be combined with any other bursaries, scholarships, or discounts from Keele University.
Is the scholarship available for online courses?
No, the scholarship is not available for students studying fully online courses delivered by Keele.
When do I need to start my studies to receive the scholarship?
You must start your studies in the academic year 2026/27. The award cannot be used for any other year of entry.
Can I receive the scholarship for more than one year?
The scholarship is generally a one-time award. However, students studying MSc Nursing or MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics will receive the award twice to cover both years of their two-year programme.
What programmes are excluded from the scholarship?
The scholarship is not available for students studying PGCE, MBA, Medicine, Physiotherapy, or Social Work (unless partially funded by NHSBSA).
How will I receive the scholarship?
Qualifying recipients will receive the award in the form of a tuition fee discount. No cash alternative is available, and it cannot be used in place of any required deposit.
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