Southampton Presidential International Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship you must:

• apply for a University of Southampton course before you apply for the scholarship
• receive a course offer before the scholarship closing date
• not be studying an undergraduate course in the Faculty of Medicine
• not be in receipt of any external sponsorship covering 100% of the tuition fees.
• be an international student paying the overseas fee

Check if you will pay the Overseas fee.

The Southampton Presidential International Scholarship is not available to students studying:  

• PGCert, PGDip, Foundation, PGR, or distance learning courses
• with a partner institution
• at our campus in Malaysia
• on continuing professional development (CPD) courses
• only pre-sessional English – pre-sessional English students with an offer to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level can still apply 

This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful.

To apply for this scholarship:

1. apply for an eligible undergraduate or a postgraduate course at the University of Southampton
2. complete and submit the online application form before 22 April 2025, 5pm (UK time)

We cannot accept late applications. If your application is successful, you will get a confirmation email with an attached letter. 

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Supporting your application

As part of your application, you will need to answer questions on how your studies at Southampton can make a contribution to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. You should explain how you might act as an ambassador for the University if you receive the scholarship.

There are 5 stages to the shortlisting process: 

1. we check that you meet the eligibility criteria
2. we score and rank your answers on your application form
3. we shortlist applicants across all departments to recognise academic excellence in all areas 
4. we score your academic qualifications stated on your UCAS or PGT application form
5. your total score is then assessed by a scholarship panel, chaired by the Vice President International  

The 10 applicants with the highest score will get 100% of their tuition fees covered. The next 15 applicants with the highest score will get £10,000 off their tuition fees

We may also shortlist applicants from least developed countries, low-income or lower-middle-income countries.

The decision of the scholarship panel is final. We do not offer feedback on our process.