Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship
A GBP 7,000 first-year tuition fee waiver for self-funded international students starting a full-time on-campus master's at Stirling.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
GBP 7,000 tuition fee waiver applied in the first year of a master's degree. 100 awards for the September 2026 and January 2027 intakes.
Eligible applicants
Self-funded international master's offer holders
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Overview
Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship is offered by University of Stirling for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living costs
Not included
GBP 7,000 tuition fee waiver applied in the first year of a master's degree. 100 awards for the September 2026 and January 2027 intakes. 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
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International fee status, from all countries and regions
- International eligibility
- Not combinable with other Stirling scholarships; the highest-value award applies. January 2027 funding is nearing full allocation, with a reserve list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Not specified on the page
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course and must be classed as International for fee purposes. They must be self-funded, new students and pay the GBP 1,000 deposit by the date in their offer letter. Online degrees and INTO Pre-Masters progression are excluded.
Applicant profile
- Self-funded international master's offer holders
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course and must be classed as International for fee purposes. They must be self-funded, new students and pay the GBP 1,000 deposit by the date in their offer letter. Online degrees and INTO Pre-Masters progression are excluded.
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
- Offer for an eligible course
How to apply
- 1
Hold an offer for an eligible taught master's course
- 2
Submit the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Application (2026-27) form
- 3
Pay the GBP 1,000 deposit by the deadline in your offer letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
Several application windows by start date. For January 2027: apply 1 Sep to 31 Oct 2026, deposit by 13 Nov 2026. For September 2027 and January 2028 entry, windows run from 1 Sep 2026 to 15 Jun 2027 (and 16 Jun to 30 Oct 2027 for January 2028). Outcomes by 15 July.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Stirling
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.