Scholarships at UWE Bristol

The Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. Established in 1983, the Chevening programme has developed into a prestigious international scheme.

Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide. There are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. Scholars are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations.

Eligibility

Applicants for Chevening Scholarships must:

• be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.

• return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their award has ended.

• have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time they submit their application (this is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK).

• have at least two years of work experience.

It is expected that the recipient would be an active member of the student body at UWE Bristol and will be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

Award values : 50% tuition fees.

Number of awards available : One for September 2024 start.

Deadline for applications : 30 April 2024.

Eligible

• have achieved the equivalent of a British first in an undergraduate degree.

• hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition.

• be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study.

• be classed as overseas for fees purposes.

• not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

• provide official transcripts at the time of application.

It is expected that the recipient would be an active member of the student body at UWE Bristol.

Award values : Up to £5,000.

Eligible courses

• MA Virtual and Extended Realities

• MA Fine Art

• MA Graphic Arts

• MA Journalism

• MA Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking

• MA Photography

Deadline for applications : 30 April 2024.

Eligible

• hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition

• be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study

• be classed as overseas for fees purposes

• not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award

• provide official transcripts at the time of application.

This scholarship is available to an outstanding applicant who can evidence a correlation between studying their selected MSc programme and improving the environmental, health, wellbeing or security of their home country.

Award values : 100% tuition fees.

Eligible courses

• MRes Applied Sciences

• MSc Biomedical Science

• MSc Science Communication

• MSc Environmental Health

• MSc Health Psychology

• MSc Occupational Psychology

• MSc Public Health

• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

• MSc Business Psychology

• MSc Health Technology

• MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation

• MSc Forensic Science

• MSc Sustainable Food Systems

• MSc Conservation Leadership

• MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Eligible 

• have achieved the equivalent of a British first or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree.

• be applying from a country that recently has been subject to a significant adverse environmental, health or security impact, where its alleviation relates to the subject area of the selected MSc programme.

• hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition.

• be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study.

• be classed as overseas for fees purposes.

• not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

• provide official transcripts at the time of application.

The GREAT Scholarships 2024 programme, launched by the British Council together with 72 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Please note that applicants should be passport holders of Bangladesh, China (mainland only), and India.

Award values : Financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Number of awards available : One for each eligible country (Bangladesh, China and India).

Eligibility

The applicant must:

• be a citizen of Bangladesh, India or China.

• possess an unconditional offer for the eligible courses listed here.

• hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0, equivalent to a first-class classification or its international equivalent.

Key dates

• By or before Thursday 2 May 2024 at 23:59 GMT.

If you are a high performing athlete, UWE Bristol offers exceptional opportunities to pursue your sporting ambitions with our International Sport Scholarships.

Recipients of this scholarship will be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of their course.

Award values

30% tuition fee discount plus a comprehensive performance sport support package.

Eligible applicants must

• Demonstrate excellence in their chosen sport.

• Represent UWE Bristol in BUCS competitions and raise the profile of their sport through high achievement.

• Satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements.

• Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another UWE Bristol tuition fee discount.

Unlock your potential with our International Student Scholarships.

International scholarships can provide students with some financial assistance to support diversity, whilst recognising academic excellence. They celebrate achievement, promote global education, and create opportunities for students to thrive in their choice of study.

UWE Bristol offer up to £4,000 (first year only) for students joining us on undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught courses.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be an international fee payer.

A number of different areas will be considered when offering scholarships including but not exclusive to:

• course choice

• personal statement

• academic references

• academic performance

• interviews

• skills and experience

• domicile.

These scholarships are awarded entirely at the University's discretion.

For each academic year, UWE Bristol will be offering two scholarships to support refugee and asylum seekers looking to study undergraduate courses at UWE Bristol.

The scholarship will include:

• full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the course (for students who are not eligible for UK government student finance).

• £1,650 annual bursary for the duration of the course, as a contribution towards study costs.

• access to support from UWE Cares.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• are from a refugee or asylum-seeking community.

• have a conditional or unconditional offer for a UWE Bristol Undergraduate programme of study.

Key dates

• Sunday 16 June 2024 – closing date for applications.