University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/2027 in UK | How to Apply

The University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/2027 offer funding support to outstanding international students applying for a postgraduate taught Master’s degree. This scholarship helps reduce tuition fees for eligible students beginning their studies in September 2026.

The award recognises strong academic performance and supports talented students who want to study at the University of Exeter and contribute to its academic community.

Read the full details of this program to see if you are eligible, understand what it offers, and learn how to apply.

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University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Study Abroad: Study in UK
• Host: University of Exeter
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All countries (International fee-paying students)
• Reward: £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 tuition fee discount
• Deadline: 18 June 2026

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University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships Details

The University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement. The award helps international students reduce the cost of studying a campus-based postgraduate taught Master’s degree.

The scholarship is available for eligible Master’s programmes starting in September 2026. It is awarded as a reduction in first-year International tuition fees and lasts for one year only.

Awards of £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 are available across departments in:

• Environment, Science and Economy
• Health and Life Sciences
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

All campus-based postgraduate taught degrees in the listed departments are eligible, except the following:

• One Planet MBA
• MA International Film Business
• MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation
• Clinical Psychology programmes delivered by CEDAR
• DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) with Applied Study
• Law programmes delivered by the University of Law
• MA Law (SQE1)
• MA Law (Conversion)
• LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1&2)
• SQE Preparation Courses
• Graduate Law LLB
• MiPDAL Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law
• Postgraduate Certificates
• Postgraduate Diplomas
• Degree Apprenticeships
• Fully online or distance learning programmes

The scholarship can be combined with specific University of Exeter Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for selected countries. However, the total combined award cannot exceed £10,000.

Selection is based on academic merit and the quality of the scholarship application. Applicants must show clear academic and career goals, a plan to make the most of their studies, and a willingness to engage with the university community.

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Eligibility Requirements for the University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships

• Must have International fee status (including EU applicants required to pay International fees in 2026/2027)
• Must already hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught degree starting in September 2026
• Must be a self-funded student
• Must typically achieve or be on track to achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class degree (2:1)
• Must demonstrate academic ambition, career goals, social responsibility, and willingness to act as an ambassador for the university

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University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/2027 Benefits

• £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 tuition fee discount
• Applied as a reduction to first-year International tuition fees
• Opportunity to be recognised for academic excellence
• Can be combined with certain country-specific Exeter scholarships up to a maximum total of £10,000

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University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships Required Documents

• Offer letter (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible Master’s programme
• Completed scholarship webform
• Personal statement (maximum 300 words) answering the required questions

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How to Apply for the University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/2027

1. Apply for an eligible postgraduate taught Master’s programme starting in September 2026.
2. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Exeter.
3. Complete the scholarship webform.
4. Submit a personal statement of no more than 300 words addressing:
   • Your future ambitions and how studying at Exeter will help you achieve them
   • What you will contribute to the study experience on campus
   • How you would act as an ambassador for the university
5. Submit your application before the deadline for Round 2.

Round 2 applicants will be notified of the outcome within one month of applying.

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Deadline

18 June 2026

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