Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship

Brief Description

The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship by University of Surrey is a highly competitive and prestigious program that aims to attract the best and brightest students from around the world. It provides financial support to exceptional international students to pursue their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the university.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is offered by the University of Surrey, one of the top universities in the UK. Located in the historical and culturally diverse city of Guildford, Surrey is known for its world-class research and teaching, vibrant student life, and strong industry connections.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in any field of study offered at the University of Surrey. This includes a wide range of subjects such as business, engineering, arts, sciences, and social sciences.

Number of Awards

The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship by University of Surrey offers up to 100 awards annually to eligible international students. The exact number of awards may vary each year depending on available funding.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to international students from all over the world who wish to study in the UK at the University of Surrey. It is specifically targeted at high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential, leadership skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for the first year of study. For undergraduate students, this amounts to £9,250, while for postgraduate students, it varies based on the program. In addition to financial support, recipients also receive a range of benefits such as mentorship opportunities, access to networking events, and personal development workshops.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible applicants must:

• Hold an offer to study a full-time degree programme* at Surrey (this should be either a Bachelor degree at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) or a full-time masters degree)
• Be self-funded (you must be paying for your studies independently rather than being sponsored or in receipt of another scholarship)
• Be an overseas fee-paying student domiciled in one of the following 28 countries:
• Algeria
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Colombia
• Chile
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Mongolia
• Morocco
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Oman
• Peru
• Poland
• Portugal
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Vietnam
• Zimbabwe.
  

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship,

• Applications will be reviewed monthly.
• You must have an offer from the University to complete the scholarship application form.
• Applications without a valid student ID and offer will not be assessed.
• Our scholarship awards are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• Please apply early.
• The application deadline September 2025 applications will close on 25 August,2025 and February 2026 applications will close on 9 January 2026.
  

Official Website

For more information about the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship by University of Surrey, including application deadlines and eligibility criteria, please visit the official website.