International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based partial fee reduction for overseas-fee students living abroad who enrol at Heriot-Watt's UK campus in January or September 2027; value and contact depend on region.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Over GBP 500,000 awarded in total; usually a partial fee reduction for the first year only. Value varies by region.
Eligible applicants
Overseas-fee students residing overseas, entering 2027
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Overview
International Merit Scholarship is offered by Heriot-Watt University for study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Partial tuition fee reduction (first year, varies by region)
Included
Over GBP 500,000 awarded in total; usually a partial fee reduction for the first year only. Value varies by region. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas fee status, residing outside the UK
- International eligibility
- Only one Heriot-Watt-funded scholarship can be held; cannot be combined with the alumni discount.
Academic requirements
- 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
Only overseas fee-status students residing abroad qualify; those living in the UK with overseas fee status are not eligible. Online and postgraduate research programmes are excluded. Eligibility and value vary by region, so applicants contact their regional team.
Applicant profile
- Overseas-fee students residing overseas, entering 2027
Study route
- Study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Only overseas fee-status students residing abroad qualify; those living in the UK with overseas fee status are not eligible. Online and postgraduate research programmes are excluded. Eligibility and value vary by region, so applicants contact their regional team.
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 page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Contact the regional team for your area (listed on the page)
- 2
Follow their instructions to be considered
Application timeline
Application cycle
Shown as open for students enrolling in January and September 2027; no deadline is stated.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Heriot-Watt University
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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.