University of Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarship – Mainland China
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 £3,000 reduction in tuition fees, awarded automatically.
Eligible applicants
International and region/school-specific
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Overview
University of Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarship – Mainland China 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
£3,000 tuition fee reduction
Included
For two-year master's, the reduction applies to the second year
May be included
A £3,000 reduction in tuition fees, awarded automatically. 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
Offer holders for a full-time taught master's starting September 2027 who are permanent residents of mainland China or have lived there for the last three years. Self-funded and classed as overseas for fee purposes; full-time on-campus study only. Not available for PGDip/PGCert, courses split with a partner institution, Crossways or Erasmus Mundus courses, or courses with the higher clinical fee.
Applicant profile
- International and region/school-specific
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Offer holders for a full-time taught master's starting September 2027 who are permanent residents of mainland China or have lived there for the last three years. Self-funded and classed as overseas for fee purposes; full-time on-campus study only. Not available for PGDip/PGCert, courses split with a partner institution, Crossways or Erasmus Mundus courses, or courses with the higher clinical fee.
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
- Sheffield taught master's offer
- Deposit payment
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a full-time taught master's starting September 2027
- 2
Accept your offer and pay the £2,000 deposit by 5pm UK time on 22 March 2027
- 3
The discount is applied automatically; there is no scholarship form
Application timeline
Application cycle
Accept your offer and pay the £2,000 deposit by 5pm UK time on 22 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.