University of Exeter Masters Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 (Round 1)

The Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement, offering funding to help cover the costs of studying at the University of Exeter. University of Exeter are committed to attracting talented students from around the world to become part of our dynamic university environment, where you will have access to exceptional teaching, learning, and academic research whilst contributing to our vibrant global community. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026
• Value£3,000 - £10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Exeter
• City to studyExeter
• School to studyUniversity of Exeter
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Awards of £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 are being offered

Requirements

You can apply for one of these scholarships if you:

• have International fee status (including any EU applicants required to pay International fees in 2026/27)
• already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study an eligible Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Exeter, beginning in September 2026.

(These scholarships are intended for self-funded students.)

To make your Masters programme application then please visit our Postgraduate taught study pages for September 2026 entry. 

Scholarship recipients are selected on:

• Academic merit, based on the information you have supplied in your Masters programme application.  Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they have achieved or are able to achieve the equivalent of UK upper second class degree (2:1). See our Entry Requirements pages for further guidance.
• The ability to demonstrate the following as part of the application process: academic and career ambitions; a clear plan for making the most of the study opportunity; a sense of social responsibility and willingness to engage with the Exeter community.  

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply to the University of Exeter
2. Once you have your programme offer, please apply for the scholarship using the webform here
3. To be considered for one of these scholarships, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform here
   • A personal statement (of no more than 300 words) is required as part of the form, responding to the following questions:
     • What are your ambitions for the future and how will your studies at Exeter help you to achieve them?
     • What will you contribute to the study experience/environment on campus at Exeter?
     • As a scholar, how might you act as an ambassador for the University?  

Round 1 of this scholarship scheme closes on Thursday 15 January 2026. Eligible offer holders who apply by this deadline will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application by Thursday 12 February 2026. 

For more details, visit University of Exeter Scholarship webpage