University of Essex scholarships

20 scholarships are open now at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom, collected from the university's own website. Amounts and rules change, so read the university's page before you apply, or ask us to check your eligibility.

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Academic Excellence International Scholarship
Amount
£3,000 - £5,000 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Undergraduate (A-levels ABB-A*A*A*, IB 32-38+) or Postgraduate taught (First or 2:1 UK bachelor's degree or equivalent)
No fixed deadline
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Africa, Europe and Middle East Regional Scholarship
Amount
£4,000 (UG) or £2,000 (PGT) tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic results (UG), or First-class undergraduate degree or equivalent (PGT)
No fixed deadline
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Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Scholarships
Amount
Full tuition fees, maintenance stipend, research costs, travel
Requirements
Requires: PhD enrolment at Essex, research aligned with GCRF criteria
No fixed deadline
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University of Essex PhD Scholarships
Amount
Full ESRC PhD studentship (fees plus a stipend for living costs)
Requirements
Requires: First Class Honours undergraduate degree, Master's degree with Merit or Distinction, or equivalent international qualifications, excellent academic record
No fixed deadline
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Alumni Discount
Amount
10% tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Successfully completed a course at the University of Essex leading to an award
No fixed deadline
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Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Amount
£2,000 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Academic excellence (automatically considered upon application)
No fixed deadline
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Middle East and North Africa Regional Scholarship
Amount
£4,000 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Undergraduate (A-levels ABB-A*A*A*, IB 32-38+) or Postgraduate taught (First or 2:1 UK bachelor's degree or equivalent)
No fixed deadline
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LLB Law Scholarship
Amount
£2,000 per year tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: A-levels A*AA or IB 38 points or equivalent
No fixed deadline
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Academic Excellence International Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: AAB at A-level or equivalent
No fixed deadline
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Academic Excellence International Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)
Amount
Up to £4,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: UK 2:1 honours degree
No fixed deadline
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Africa Scholarships (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £4,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: AAB at A-level or equivalent
No fixed deadline
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Africa Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)
Amount
Up to £6,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: UK 2:1 honours degree
No fixed deadline
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Dean's Awards for Academic Excellence (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition discount for each year of study
Requirements
Requires: AAB at A-level or equivalent
No fixed deadline
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Dean's Awards for Academic Excellence (Postgraduate Taught)
Amount
Up to £4,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: UK 2:1 honours degree
No fixed deadline
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Future for Syria Scholarship
Amount
Full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, and an annual living cost stipend
Requirements
Requires: Syrian national, ordinarily resident in Syria, unable to access higher education due to conflict, and a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time undergraduate course
No fixed deadline
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Pathway to Essex Scholarships
Amount
£2,000 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Starting an undergraduate pathway course at the International College
No fixed deadline
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President's Global Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition discount for each year of study
Requirements
Requires: AAB at A-level or equivalent
No fixed deadline
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President's Global Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)
Amount
Up to £4,000 tuition discount
Requirements
Requires: UK 2:1 honours degree
No fixed deadline
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Sports Scholarships
Amount
Up to £1,500 - £6,000, plus free sports membership, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning support, and bespoke sportswear
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding sporting ability (regional, national, or international level experience) and a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Essex
No fixed deadline
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University of Essex Global Ambassador Scholarship
Amount
£4,000 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Commitment to representing the University of Essex as a Global Ambassador, and an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course offer
No fixed deadline
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Collected from the University of Essex’s website. Last updated October 2026.

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Academic Excellence International Scholarship

Africa, Europe and Middle East Regional Scholarship

Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Scholarships

University of Essex PhD Scholarships

Alumni Discount

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Middle East and North Africa Regional Scholarship

LLB Law Scholarship

Academic Excellence International Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Academic Excellence International Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)

Africa Scholarships (Undergraduate)

Africa Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)

Dean's Awards for Academic Excellence (Undergraduate)

Dean's Awards for Academic Excellence (Postgraduate Taught)

Future for Syria Scholarship

Pathway to Essex Scholarships

President's Global Scholarship (Undergraduate)

President's Global Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)

Sports Scholarships

University of Essex Global Ambassador Scholarship

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