Sheffield IDA Academic Scholarship 2027
International, regional and partner-school tuition awards; exact values vary.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
A tuition fee discount worth up to £17,500 over the course: £10,000 in year 1 and £2,500 in each later year, subject to progression criteria. There is no cash alternative.
Eligible applicants
International and region/school-specific
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Overview
Sheffield IDA Academic Scholarship 2027 is offered by University of Sheffield for Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee discount of £10,000 in year 1
Included
£2,500 tuition fee discount in each later year, if progression criteria are met
May be included
Cash alternative
Not included
A tuition fee discount worth up to £17,500 over the course: £10,000 in year 1 and £2,500 in each later year, subject to progression criteria. There is no cash alternative. 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 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and region/school-specific.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
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
Overseas fee-paying students (not sponsored) who start an undergraduate degree at Sheffield in September 2027 (not Medicine or Dentistry), who are signed with Inspire Development Academy (IDA) at registration, and who make Sheffield their firm or insurance choice by 2 June 2027. Selection is competitive and based on academic profile, athletic profile, achievements and leadership aligned with IDA values. It can be combined with the separate IDA Sheffield Scholarship.
Applicant profile
- International and region/school-specific
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Overseas fee-paying students (not sponsored) who start an undergraduate degree at Sheffield in September 2027 (not Medicine or Dentistry), who are signed with Inspire Development Academy (IDA) at registration, and who make Sheffield their firm or insurance choice by 2 June 2027. Selection is competitive and based on academic profile, athletic profile, achievements and leadership aligned with IDA values. It can be combined with the separate IDA Sheffield Scholarship.
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
- IDA combined scholarship application
- Sheffield undergraduate offer
How to apply
- 1
Receive your Sheffield offer and make Sheffield your firm or insurance choice
- 2
Apply through the IDA combined scholarships page
- 3
Accept the scholarship by 4pm UK time on 2 June 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications close 22 March 2027 through the IDA website; outcomes are announced 29 March 2027.
The listed deadline is March 22, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Sheffield
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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?
The listed deadline is March 22, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.