Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship for
undergraduate students
2017-18 entry
If you're an international student from outside the EU and are funding your own studies,
you could be eligible for a scholarship worth up to £5,000, which you'll receive as a
tuition fee discount in your first year.
Our Vice-Chancellor established a major fund to pay for these scholarships.
| Country/subject |
Scholarship amount |
Details |
|---|
| International Foundation Programme/Year 0 |
Four £1,500 scholarships |
For international undergraduates for our International Foundation Programme /
Year 0 of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree. |
| Canada |
Five £3,000 scholarships |
To support applicants to Senior Status Law degree |
| China |
Two £3,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from China in their first year of study from specific schools |
| India |
Four £5,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from India in their first year of study from specific schools |
| Malaysia |
Seven £3,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from Malaysia in their first year of study from specific link partners |
| Nigeria |
Four £5,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from Nigeria in their first year of study from specific schools. |
| Norway |
Five £3,000 scholarships |
For high achieving undergraduates from Norway in their first year of study |
| Singapore |
Two £3,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from Singapore in their first year of study from specific schools |
| UK schools |
Three £2,000 scholarships for specific schools |
For international undergraduates in their first year of study from specific UK schools
who achieve AAB or 70% in an approved foundation programme |
| USA |
Three £3,000 scholarships |
For undergraduates from USA in their first year of study from specific schools |
Eligibility
You must meet all of the following conditions:
- be classified as an international student for fee purposes
- be fully self-funding your studies
- where a country is specified, to have completed relevant school or university studies in that country
Students who aren't eligible
You are are not eligible for this award, even if you meet
the criteria above, if you:
- defer your entry (if you defer entry to the following
year, the award will be withdrawn, though you may be considered again
under the following year's terms and conditions)
You can only receive one award and it can't normally be held in conjunction with other
University of Essex awards.
Full details
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you
received, see our terms and conditions
for previous years.
How to apply
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and all academic applications
from students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
- We will use official transcripts and certificates, submitted as part of the original application,
as evidence of grades achieved and no alternative supporting evidence will be accepted.
- Applicants who have firmly accepted an offer of a place by 30 June 2017, and met
the academic conditions of entry, will be considered for these scholarships. Applications submitted
after that date may be considered, depending on availability of funds.
- Successful applicants will be informed, in writing, by the end of August 2017 of any award to be offered.