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Scholarships

Undergraduate international scholarships

Scholarship amount £1500
Nationality Any
As an international student, you may be eligible for an undergraduate scholarship of £1500.
The scholarship will be open to you if you’re coming to the University and meet this specific criteria.

To qualify for the £1500 one-off award, you can be of any nationality providing you’re paying the overseas fee rate and are in your first year of undergraduate study with Plymouth University. You must also meet one of the following academic criteria:

• SQA HND students who achieve ABB in their graded units (or AB if their particular HND only has two graded units).
• BTEC HND students who achieve a merit profile but with two or more distinctions included in the profile.
• IB students who achieve two points more than the number stated in the conditions of the offer made.
• A level students who achieve 8 UCAS points more than the number stated in the conditions of the offer made.

Applicants who are joining Year 1 of a course with Plymouth University after having completed a UK foundation programme that is academically accepted and who have achieved 10 per cent higher overall than the percentage stated in the conditions of the offer made.

International Student Masters Scholarship

Scholarship amount £1,500
Nationality Any
International Student Masters Scholarship
Level/course of study: All masters programmes

Eligibility criteria

The University automatically considers applicants who meet the qualification requirements. Please note the eligibility criteria list is not exhaustive and graduates from all non-EU countries will be considered for these scholarships. Please note your undergraduate degree must be the equivalent of a UK honours degree, as specified by UK NARIC.

Value of award: £1,500

Number of awards available: 100

Application:

None required. If you’ve applied for a masters degree programme, they’ll automatically consider you for this scholarship if your final transcript or marks sheet was submitted with your application. If you meet the criteria and are made a conditional offer of a place, they’ll inform you of the scholarship in your conditional offer letter. Once all conditions of your offer have been met and the tuition fee deposit has been paid, they’ll then confirm the scholarship award and issue your unconditional offer letter or conformation of acceptance for studies (CAS). See terms and conditions for details.

Closing date for award:

There’s no closing date, but in order to confirm the scholarship we’ll need to receive all documents specified in your offer letter and you’ll need to have met all conditions of your offer. The sooner you send us your documentation the better, as you need to allow enough time for the visa application process in your own country (if applicable).

International Student Merit Scholarship

Scholarship amount £2,500
Nationality Any
Level/course of study: All masters programmes

Minimum eligibility criteria for consideration for award: Equivalent of a UK University upper second class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

Value of award: £2,500

Number of awards available: ten

Application:

Complete the application form and return this, along with all requested documents, to the email address specified.

Please note:

you must have received a conditional offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme commencing September 2018. You must also be holding the equivalent of a UK University upper second class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. See terms and conditions for details. Once all conditions of your offer have been met and the tuition fee deposit has been paid, they’ll then confirm the scholarship award and issue your unconditional offer letter or CAS.

Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

Scholarship amount £5,000
Nationality Any

Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
Level/course of study: All masters programmes

Minimum eligibility criteria for consideration for award: Equivalent of a UK university first class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

Value of award: £5,000

Number of awards available: three

Application: Complete the application form and return this, along with all requested documents to the email address specified.

Please note: you must have first received a conditional offer for a place on a PGT programme. You must also hold the equivalent of a UK University first class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. See terms and conditions for details. Once all conditions of your offer have been met and the tuition fee deposit has been paid, They’ll then confirm the scholarship award and issue your unconditional offer letter or CAS.

International Postgraduate Gaza Scholarships

Scholarship amount £5,000
Nationality Any
Plymouth University is delighted to offer two scholarships to students from any university in Gaza. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to prospective masters students. To apply for the scholarship, you should hold an offer of a place on a masters course at Plymouth University and then complete the Gaza Scholarship form. Each scholarship will be for a fee discount of £5,000 on a masters programme at Plymouth University.

Sporting Excellence Scholarships

Scholarship amount up to £2,000
Nationality Any

Scholarship award criteria

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship Programme enables themto award up to £2,000 per year depending upon your level and frequency of competition and achievements.

Plymouth University students studying a full-time degree level course may apply if competing at a high national and/or international level.

The level of financial support will be determined by a short-listing panel based on information and evidence provided in written applications.

Students must re-apply annually.

Benefits

Financial support of up to £2,000 depending upon sporting performance.
Support from a Chartered Sport Psychologist in balancing sporting and academic endeavours.
Access to our Students’ Union on campus gym, strength and conditioning support, plus sports massage and injury clinic.
Professional support in communications and PR to create and develop a public profile.

Deadlines

Applications for Sporting Excellence scholarships with Plymouth University must be submitted by one of the following dates each year:

15 March (outcome will be confirmed by 15 April)
1 May (outcome will be confirmed by 25 May)

For more information and updates on Plymouth University scholarships, please refer to the school website.