University of Stirling Postgraduate International Scholarship 2025 (Partially Funded)

About

The University of Stirling, a distinguished public institution in Stirling, Scotland, established in 1967, invites international students to apply for its Postgraduate International Scholarship 2025. Known as the “Be the Difference Postgraduate International Scholarship,” this program offers a £7,000 tuition fee waiver for the first year of a master’s degree, supporting ambitious, self-funding students classified as international for tuition fee purposes. With a commitment to fostering global talent and innovation, the University of Stirling provides a vibrant academic environment for students starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

Scholarship Details

• University: University of Stirling
• Program Level: Postgraduate (Taught Master’s)
• Scholarship Coverage: Partially Funded (£7,000 tuition fee waiver)
• Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities (classified as international for tuition fees)
• Host Country: Scotland
• Location: Stirling Campus
• Number of Awards: 100 (50 for January 2025, an additional 100 for September 2025, and January 2026)
• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Financial Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• Tuition Fee Waiver: £7,000 for the first year of a full-time master’s program (pro-rata for part-time students).
• Note: The scholarship does not cover additional costs such as accommodation, living expenses, or travel.

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Study Programs

The scholarship applies to all full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught master’s programs at the University of Stirling, including but not limited to:

• Business and Management
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Environmental Sciences
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Media and Communications

Online degree programs are not eligible. For a complete list of eligible programs, visit the University of Stirling’s course directory.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes (including EU students post-Brexit).
• Be a new student starting a full-time, on-campus master’s program in September 2025 or January 2026.
• Have received a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught program at the University of Stirling.
• Be self-funded (not receiving external sponsorship or other University of Stirling scholarships, except Sports Scholarships).
• Enroll directly in a full-time postgraduate degree program at the Stirling campus (online programs excluded).
• Not be progressing from an INTO Pre-Master’s program (though INTO Progression Scholarships may apply).
• Avoid using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in the application, as such applications will not be assessed.
• Note: Students from East Asia, EU, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, or Pakistan may also be eligible for country-specific scholarships (e.g., £4,000 tuition fee waiver for Ghana, India, Nigeria, or Pakistan residents). If multiple awards are offered, the highest-value scholarship applies.

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Deadline

Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025. Applications for January 2025 programs are assessed from July 2024, while September 2025 and January 2026 applications are processed from November 1, 2024.

How to Apply

No separate scholarship application is required; eligible candidates are automatically considered upon applying for admission. Follow these steps:

1. Apply for a full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught master’s program at the University of Stirling via the online application portal.
2. Secure a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.
3. Submit required documents, including:
   • Academic transcripts
   • Two academic or professional references
   • Personal statement or motivation letter
   • Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0–7.0 or TOEFL iBT 80–100, depending on the program)
   • Copy of passport
   • CV or resume (if required by the program)
4. If awarded the scholarship, pay the tuition fee deposit within 10 working days of receiving the scholarship offer (by November 10, 2024, for January 2025 starts).
5. Applications are assessed within six weeks, with decisions notified within eight weeks of submission.