Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
A £2,500 first-year fee reduction for self-funded students from a list of about 70 countries starting in January or May 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
£2,500 fee reduction applied to the first year only, effective at registration.
Eligible applicants
Self-funded students from listed countries, January or May 2027
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Overview
Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship is offered by University of Portsmouth for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
£2,500 fee reduction applied to the first year only, effective at registration. 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
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Nationals of the listed countries.
- International eligibility
- Not combinable with other scholarships or discounts. International College Portsmouth students progressing are eligible.
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
Eligibility depends on nationality from a published country list. Applicants must be self-funded, overseas for fee purposes, and on a full-time on-campus course with annual fees of £16,200 or more. Former Portsmouth students are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Self-funded students from listed countries, January or May 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Eligibility depends on nationality from a published country list. Applicants must be self-funded, overseas for fee purposes, and on a full-time on-campus course with annual fees of £16,200 or more. Former Portsmouth students are not eligible.
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
Check you are from a listed country and self-funded
- 2
Apply to a qualifying full-time on-campus course
Application timeline
Application cycle
January 2027 or May 2027 entry. The page states no deadline or application process.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Portsmouth
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.