Funding for international students
Most funding schemes offer partial assistance; funding bodies have strict criteria and competition for awards can be intense. Therefore, it is worth remembering to check eligibility, follow any instructions for how to make an application carefully, and make sure you apply before the deadline (which can be over a year before the start of your programme of study).
Financial assistance
If you are seeking financial assistance, then you should first contact your own Ministry of Education who will be able to advise you on your own government’s schemes for students studying abroad. The British Council in your country should also be able to tell you of any British scholarship schemes for which you are eligible. If there is no British Council office, then contact your nearest British Embassy or High Commission. Some international organisations operate scholarship schemes, usually for developing countries. In addition, voluntary organisations such as religious bodies and charities sometimes award small bursaries. Contact the appropriate organisations in your own country for more information. You may also wish to visit British Council scholarships and funding web pages.
The Beacon Scholarship at the University of Exeter
New for September 2025, The Beacon Scholarship at the University of Exeter is offered in partnership with the Beacon Equity Trust to nurture young people with leadership potential. Up to six Beacon Scholarships for UK undergraduate degrees are offered each year across Beacon partner universities.
Eligible candidates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa must be nominated by their School Head and receive an offer of admission from a Beacon Partner University before being invited to apply. Please visit the Beacon Scholarship website for more information.
More scholarships and bursaries
Please use the funding database to search for other scholarships that apply to your subject.
University of Exeter - Green Futures Scholarships
We are expecting to offer Green Futures Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for study on selected Masters programmes in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy in 2025/26.
These awards support exceptional candidates from low and lower middle-income countries to pursue their academic and career goals - combining education for sustainable development with global citizenship to deliver equitable and sustainable Green Futures around the world. Details will be available here soon.
Chevening Scholarships
The Chevening Programme, which is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from more than 160 countries and territories worldwide. There are over 60,000 Chevening alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
Awards are typically for a one-year Masters degree, in any subject and at any of the UK’s leading universities. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
The University of Exeter is delighted to host Chevening Scholars. Applications for the 2025/26 Chevening scholarships, including the Chevening/University of Exeter MStrat Scholarship, are open until 5 November 2024.
- Apply for the 2025/26 Chevening scholarships
- Apply for the Chevening/University of Exeter MStrat Scholarship
You can see an overview of the selection process here.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme
The Shared Scholarships scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and UK universities, to support aspiring students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study a Masters programme in the UK.
The University of Exeter is very pleased to welcome Shared Scholars. Information about the 2025/26 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships scheme is expected to be available in early November 2024.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD study
These scholarships support students of high academic quality from certain Commonwealth countries. You must apply through the national nominating agency for your country or through the relevant non-governmental organisation or charitable body.
Applications for Masters or PhD study starting in September 2025 are open until 15 October 2024.
Full information about their schemes is available on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website.
More scholarships and bursaries
Please use the funding database to search for other scholarships that apply to your subject.
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ANID (BECAS Chile) |
Chile |
ANID (the National Research and Development Agency) provides full scholarships for Chilean students to pursue their postgraduate studies. Scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses and airfare across Masters and PhD programmes. |
You will need an offer letter from Exeter and to complete a scholarship application via ANID. |
| Colfuturo-Ayudar | Colombia |
COLFUTURO is a Colombian non-profit foundation established in 1991 with the support of the National Government and some of the most important private sector companies in the country. COLFUTURO awards take the form of a scholarship loan of up to USD $50,000 for a maximum of two years. Students may be awarded scholarships for 80% of the loaned amount, provided they accomplish certain requirements. The University has partnered with COLFUTURO to consider their Masters level scholars for an additional donor award: the Ayudar Scholarship which provides a living stipend. This award is intended to support the development of Colombian students who will use the expertise gained from completion of a University of Exeter taught Masters degree to make a positive social, cultural, business, or environmental impact in Colombia. |
For more information and how to apply for Colfuturo funding, visit the COLFUTURO website Colfuturo application deadline: 28 February 2025.
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University of Exeter Ghana Postgraduate Taught Scholarships |
Ghana |
These scholarships have been created to provide the opportunity for more students from this country to become part of our community of learners and develop their academic skills for the future. |
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| Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme | Hong Kong |
The HKSES aims to support local students to pursue studies in world renowned universities outside Hong Kong. All awardees will receive a non-means-tested scholarship to cover their tuition fees, subject to a ceiling of HK$300,000 per annum, whichever is lower. In addition, a means-tested bursary will be granted to students who may need additional support to pursue their study, subject to a ceiling of HK$200,000 per student per annum for covering living and other study-related expenses. Eligible students who intend to apply for the HKSES are welcome to submit their application through the HKSES online application system. |
Please visit the Education Bureau for more information. |
| University of Exeter India Global Leaders Scholarship | India |
These scholarships aim to ensure that students from this country are represented among the University’s diverse academic and cultural profile, contributing to, and enriching all aspects of their chosen Masters programmes. |
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University of Exeter Indonesia Global Leaders Scholarship |
Indonesia | These scholarships aim to ensure that students from this country are represented among the University’s diverse academic and cultural profile, contributing to, and enriching all aspects of their chosen Masters programmes. | |
| Bolashak International Scholarship | Kazakhstan |
The University of Exeter hosts Bolashak Scholars on our Masters and sometimes PhD programmes. The Bolashak International Scholarship covers full tuition fees and living costs for postgraduate students studying an eligible subject. |
Please visit the Bolashak Scholarship website for more details. |
| University of Exeter Kenya Postgraduate Taught Scholarships | Kenya |
These scholarships have been created to provide the opportunity for more students from this country to become part of our community of learners and develop their academic skills for the future. |
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University of Exeter Malaysia Postgraduate Taught Scholarships |
Malaysia |
These scholarships have been created to provide the opportunity for more students from this country to become part of our community of learners and develop their academic skills for the future. |
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| FUNED Mexico | Mexico |
FUNED (Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Cienciais) is a non-profit private foundation that grants loans of up to $30,000 towards tuition fees, including 10% scholarship, for Mexican nationals pursuing overseas Masters programmes. The University of Exeter is delighted to have an agreement with FUNED which offers a 20% tuition fee discount to FUNED scholars. |
You will need an offer letter from Exeter and scholarship applications are submitted via FUNED Please see the FUNED website for further information and full eligibility criteria. |
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University of Exeter Nigeria Postgraduate Taught Scholarships |
Nigeria | These scholarships have been created to provide the opportunity for more students from this country to become part of our community of learners and develop their academic skills for the future. | |
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University of Exeter Pakistan Global Leaders Scholarship |
Pakistan | These scholarships aim to ensure that students from this country are represented among the University’s diverse academic and cultural profile, contributing to, and enriching all aspects of their chosen Masters programmes. |
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| PRONABEC Scholarship | Peru |
National scholarship programme, funding high-achieving Peruvian students to study postgraduate masters and PhD degree courses. |
Full details of the postgraduate scholarship can be found through the PRONABEC website. |
| Said Foundation | Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon |
The University co-operates with the Said Foundation to offer scholarships to Jordanian, Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian (including Palestinians inside Israel) nationals who are resident in the Foundation’s target countries. The Foundation will consider Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in this country. The scheme provides full scholarships for taught masters courses. Candidates must apply directly to the Foundation. |
Further information about the scheme is available from the Said Foundation’s UK Scholarships page.
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University of Exeter Thailand Postgraduate Taught Scholarships |
Thailand |
These scholarships have been created to provide the opportunity for more students from this country to become part of our community of learners and develop their academic skills for the future. |
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Jean Monnet Scholarship recipients |
Turkey |
The University of Exeter offers scholarships in principle to Jean Monnet Scholarship awardees intending to study a postgraduate taught programme with us, to top up the tuition fees element of the award. |
For enquiries, and to send in your PDS form for completion, please email: isrscholarships@exeter.ac.uk |
| USA - Various | USA |
The University is recognised by the US Department of Education for Title IV financial assistance. The University's Federal School Code list number is G09442. Advice on applications for federal aid is available on our Student Loan pages or may be sought from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. Disbursement of loan funding is made by cheque to the University on a termly basis. |
American citizens may be eligible to apply for a Fulbright Award or Marshall Scholarship to support their Masters or PhD study. Awards are made on a competitive basis. See the relevant website for further information. |
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University of Exeter Vietnam Global Leaders Scholarship |
Vietnam |
These scholarships aim to ensure that students from this country are represented among the University’s diverse academic and cultural profile, contributing to, and enriching all aspects of their chosen Masters programmes. |
There are several scholarships available to students wishing to study on our three-week International Summer School. These include:
- Six Fulbright Scholarships for US students. These full scholarships focus on the aim of Sustainability within our future, in various areas across the programme.
- A variety of partial scholarships based on your home institution. Please contact your home institution Study Abroad representatives or our ISS team to find out more.
For more information about any scholarships or fees for our programmes, please contact iss@exeter.ac.uk
Global Excellence Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarships were created to support students wishing to develop their academic potential and contribute to our thriving community of students and staff from over 150 countries.
These scholarships recognise high academic achievement and assist scholars in accessing our exceptional teaching and learning, whilst taking advantage of all that university life offers to support their ambitions for the future.
The University of Exeter had more than £5 million worth of scholarships available for international fee-paying students applying to study with us in 2024/25 and this support will continue for 2025/26. Full details of the schemes for September 2025 entry will be available here soon.
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