Looking for a scholarship to fund your postgraduate studies? The University of Stirling is offering the Be the Difference Postgraduate International Scholarship, providing a £7,000 tuition fee waiver for new, self-funded international students.
Eligibility for the scholarship at the university requires applicants to hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time, taught postgraduate program starting in September 2025 or January 2026. Candidates must be self-funded, classified as international students for tuition fee purposes, and new entrants to the university.
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Established in 1967, the University of Stirling offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary learning and research. The university’s stunning campus, nestled in a 330-acre parkland, provides a vibrant and inclusive environment for students from around the globe.
Application Deadline: Open
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Stirling
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Postgraduate (Taught Masters)
- Award: £7,000 tuition fee waiver for the first year
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 100 (September 2025 and January 2026 intake)
- Nationality: International (including EU)
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All international students
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any taught postgraduate course offered by the University of Stirling.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course at the University of Stirling.
- Be a new student starting at the university in September 2025 or January 2026.
- Be classed as an International student for tuition fee purposes.
- Be a self-funded student (not receiving external sponsorship or other scholarships).
- Enter directly into a full-time postgraduate degree programme delivered at the University’s Stirling campus (online degrees are not eligible).
- Not combine this scholarship with any other Stirling scholarships or awards.
- Applications suspected of using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) will not be considered.
- Students from the EU, East Asia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Pakistan may qualify for additional country-specific scholarships.
How to Apply
- Complete the scholarship application form for 2025–26.
- Applications will be assessed within six weeks of submission, with outcomes communicated within eight weeks.
- To accept the award, pay the tuition fee deposit within 10 working days of receiving the award letter.
- For any concerns or questions, email [email protected].
Benefits
- Award Value: £7,000 tuition fee waiver for the first year of study.
- Designed to attract exceptional students prepared to inspire and make a difference in their communities, both in Stirling and globally.
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]