University of East Anglia Scholarships 2027 – UK
Offered by University of East Anglia
Closes in 17 days — 30 Oct 2026
International and UK students can apply for merit‑based tuition fee reductions and competitive awards for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes starting in 2027.
Overview
The University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a range of scholarships for the 2027 entry year. Awards include automatic merit‑based tuition discounts for international students, competitive scholarships that require a short written application, early‑payment incentives and specialist awards such as music, sport and creative writing scholarships.
Who can apply
- International and UK students accepted onto an eligible full‑time undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme starting September 2027 or January 2027.
- Applicants must be self‑funded and not already receiving full external tuition sponsorship.
- Specific programmes are excluded (e.g., Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Surgery, degree apprenticeships, integrated master’s, PGCert/PGDip, online or distance‑learning courses).
What is covered
- International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship – £5,000‑£10,000 tuition discount per year, depending on subject area.
- International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship – £4,000‑£9,000 tuition discount, amount varies by country group and previous degree classification.
- Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship – £10,000 tuition discount for outstanding self‑funded postgraduate students (application deadline 30 Oct 2026).
- Early payment awards of up to £1,500 for September entrants and up to £1,000 for January/February entrants.
- Additional benefits include a 30 % final‑year undergraduate continuation scholarship, a 10 % alumni tuition discount, and specialist awards (Music, Sport, Creative Writing, fully funded China Scholarship Council PhD studentships).
How to apply
- Choose your course and submit a standard application (UCAS for undergraduate, UEA online portal for postgraduate).
- Check eligibility on the UEA Scholarships Finder (select 2027 entry) to see which automatic merit awards you qualify for.
- Automatic awards are confirmed once you receive an offer and meet the academic criteria – no extra form is needed.
- Competitive awards (e.g., Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship) require a short written application answering the specified questions; submit by the stated deadline.
- Early payment awards are granted after you have paid the required deposit or full tuition by the relevant date.
- Review the General Terms and Conditions for full details and any additional documentation.
How to apply
Steps
- Apply for your chosen degree through UCAS (undergraduate) or the UEA postgraduate portal.
- Visit the Scholarships Finder, filter by 2027 entry and your faculty to identify eligible awards.
- For automatic merit scholarships, ensure your offer is accepted and you will be notified of the discount.
- For the Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship, complete the additional application form before 30 Oct 2026.
- Pay tuition early to qualify for the Early Deposit or Full Payment Awards.
- Keep copies of all supporting documents and monitor your email for confirmation of any awarded scholarships.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Cover letter
- Transcripts
- Personal statement
- Recommendation letters
Eligibility notes
Excludes Medicine (MBBS), Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Surgery, degree apprenticeships, integrated master’s, certain plant‑science degrees, PGCert/PGDip, Pre‑Masters, and online/distance‑learning courses. Applicants receiving full external tuition sponsorship are not eligible.
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