International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
A GBP 5,000 tuition fee waiver for self-funded international students starting a full-time master's at Surrey, regardless of nationality.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
GBP 5,000 off tuition fees as a fee waiver. For two-year courses the first year only. Not deferrable; cannot be combined with alumni or early bird discount.
Eligible applicants
Self-funded overseas-fee master's offer holders
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Overview
International Excellence Award (Postgraduate) is offered by University of Surrey for 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.
- Student IDRequired
- Offer of studyRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee waiver (GBP 5,000)
Included
GBP 5,000 off tuition fees as a fee waiver. For two-year courses the first year only. Not deferrable; cannot be combined with alumni or early bird discount. 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
- Any nationality or domicile (overseas fee status)
- International eligibility
- Awards are first come, first served; applications reviewed monthly.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic results are one of the criteria
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not a criterion; must be self-funded
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
For overseas fee-paying, self-funded students with an offer for a full-time master's. Part-time and distance courses, the MBA and some named MSc programmes are excluded, as are Surrey International Study Centre students. Applications must be completed before a CAS is issued.
Applicant profile
- Self-funded overseas-fee master's offer holders
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- For overseas fee-paying, self-funded students with an offer for a full-time master's. Part-time and distance courses, the MBA and some named MSc programmes are excluded, as are Surrey International Study Centre students. Applications must be completed before a CAS is issued.
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
Hold an offer for a full-time master's
- 2
Complete the scholarship form for your intake
- 3
Apply before a CAS is issued
Application timeline
Application cycle
February 2027 entry closes 8 January 2027; September 2027 entry closes 20 August 2027.
The listed deadline is January 8, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Surrey
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 January 8, 2027. 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.