The University of Suffolk is offering a fantastic opportunity for outstanding international students through the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is designed to reward academically exceptional individuals who aspire to make a transformative impact during their studies and after graduation. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting scholarship for the January 2025 academic intake.
Scholarship Overview
For the 2024/2025 academic year, the University of Suffolk will award 25 Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, each valued at £4,000. The scholarship will be provided as a reduction in tuition fees, benefiting students throughout their studies.
- Scholarship Value: £4,000
- Number of Awards: 25
- Eligible Programs: Undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programs
- Award Type: Tuition fee discount (no cash value)
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Tuition Fee Reduction: The scholarship offers a £4,000 discount on tuition fees for each year of study for undergraduate students and up to two years for postgraduate-taught students.
- Support for Academic Excellence: This scholarship is aimed at students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and have the potential to positively impact communities globally.
- Enhanced University Experience: As a scholarship recipient, students will have the opportunity to participate in promotional activities for the University of Suffolk, sharing their journey and achievements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Program Admission: Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a 360-credit undergraduate or 180-credit postgraduate-taught program delivered at the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus.
- Enrollment Status: Be studying full-time in the 2024/5 academic year.
- Fee Classification: Classified as an overseas student paying international tuition fees.
- Scholarship Application: Apply for the scholarship before the specified deadline.
- Self-Funding: Applicants must be self-funding their studies.
- Undergraduate Requirement: Must be starting their studies in Year 1 (Level 4).
Application Process
Eligible students will be invited to submit a scholarship application online in this open call letter https://www.uos.ac.uk/media/uniofsuffolk/website/content-assets/documents/international/Vice-Chancellors-International-Excellence-Scholarship-[January-2025]—Terms-and-Conditions.pdf.
Application Deadline
- Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 October 2024
- Notification of Results: Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks after the deadline.