Sheffield Undergraduate scholarship provides a tuition fee discount of £2,500 for each year (subject to an average of 60% or above) of your undergraduate degree, with a maximum value of £10,000 for four year programmes. The award is given as a tuition fee reduction only and is available to eligible overseas, self-funded full-time students entering in September 2027.
The scholarship is offered by the University of Sheffield to support international undergraduate students who select the University as their firm or insurance choice by the stated deadline. The award is applied automatically as a tuition fee discount with no additional application form required.
Sheffield Undergraduate Benefits
- The opportunity offers scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to an average of 60% or above) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four year programmes.
- The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction only.
Sheffield Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria
- You must commence your studies of an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield in September 2027. All undergraduate degree courses are included except for Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).
- You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027.
- The scholarship is applicable to each subsequent academic year of study, subject to achieving 60% (wmg) or above and achieving a minimum of 120 credits in the previous academic year. The scholarship is not applicable to any compulsory or optional years in industry, work placements or year abroad.
- You must enter a degree programme at the University of Sheffield in year 1. If you are entering in year 2 or year 3, you would be eligible for this scholarship, provided you are not receiving a scholarship/award as part of a collaborative programme with your home institution.
- You must be self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
- You must not be a sponsored student*.
- The scholarships are for full-time students only. Students studying online or via distance learning are not eligible for a scholarship.
- Students who are studying at the University on a non-USIC Foundation year are not eligible for this scholarship.
- For scholarship purposes all MArch programmes are considered as postgraduate taught programmes and are not eligible for this or any undergraduate scholarships.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry. If you decide to defer entry to another year you forfeit this award.
How to Apply for Sheffield Undergraduate
- The scholarship will be awarded automatically as a tuition fee discount to eligible students with no additional application form required.
- The scholarship will be awarded automatically if you choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027 – no additional scholarship application is required in the first or any subsequent years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Sheffield Undergraduate Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how the award is applied.
How much is the Sheffield Undergraduate Scholarship worth?
The scholarship offers £2,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree (subject to an average of 60% or above). The maximum value is £10,000 for four year programmes. The award takes the form of a tuition fee reduction only.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
You must commence an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield in September 2027. All undergraduate courses are included except Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200). You must be self-funded, classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes and not be a sponsored student.
What is the academic requirement to retain the scholarship in subsequent years?
The scholarship is applicable to each subsequent academic year provided you achieve 60% (wmg) or above and a minimum of 120 credits in the previous academic year. The award is not applicable to compulsory or optional years in industry, placements or year abroad.
Do I need to apply separately for this scholarship?
No. The scholarship will be awarded automatically as a tuition fee discount to eligible students with no additional application form required. You must meet the eligibility requirements and meet the deadline for selecting the University as your firm or insurance choice.
What is the deadline to qualify for the scholarship?
You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027. Meeting this deadline is required for initial award consideration.
Can the scholarship be combined with other funding?
The scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other scholarship or discount offered by the University unless explicitly stated. It also cannot be awarded alongside external sponsor funding (full or partial) except for repayable loans; the most valuable award takes precedence.
Is the scholarship available to part-time or distance learning students?
No. The scholarships are for full-time students only. Students studying online or via distance learning are not eligible for this scholarship according to the published criteria.
Can I defer the scholarship if I delay my entry?
No. This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry. If you decide to defer entry to another year you forfeit this award, as stated in the scholarship terms.
If I enter in year 2 or year 3, am I still eligible?
Yes, you would be eligible if you are entering in year 2 or year 3, provided you are not receiving a scholarship/award as part of a collaborative programme with your home institution. You must enter a degree programme at the University of Sheffield.
Are foundation year students eligible for this scholarship?
Students who are studying at the University on a non-USIC Foundation year are not eligible for this scholarship. The eligibility rules explicitly exclude those on a non-USIC Foundation year.
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