Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
A £5,000 first-year fee reduction for self-funded overseas students starting a full-time on-campus undergraduate or taught postgraduate course in January 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
£5,000 fee reduction applied to the first year only; shown on the CAS.
Eligible applicants
Self-funded overseas-fee students starting January 2027
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Overview
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship is offered by University of Portsmouth for Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Scholarship application formRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
£5,000 fee reduction applied to the first year only; shown on the CAS. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Self-funded overseas-fee students starting January 2027.
- International eligibility
- Cannot be combined with other scholarships, discounts or fee offers.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Merit-based; no minimum grades stated.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
For self-funded students assessed as overseas for fee purposes who have never studied at Portsmouth. The course must be full-time and on campus, undergraduate or postgraduate taught. International College Portsmouth students and two PGCE routes are excluded. The page sets no nationality restriction.
Applicant profile
- Self-funded overseas-fee students starting January 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- For self-funded students assessed as overseas for fee purposes who have never studied at Portsmouth. The course must be full-time and on campus, undergraduate or postgraduate taught. International College Portsmouth students and two PGCE routes are excluded. The page sets no nationality restriction.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for and accept an academic offer by the deadline
- 2
Complete the scholarship application form as part of your application
Application timeline
Application cycle
January 2027 entry. Applications close 2 November 2026; successful applicants are contacted by 30 November 2026.
The listed deadline is November 2, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Portsmouth
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 2, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.