Published: 15 Jan 2025 658 views
The University is awarding scholarships to students entering the University for the first time in October 2025 who achieve academic excellence in their International Baccalaureate. The scholarship is available for the first year of undergraduate degree study only.
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Application Deadline | Not Specified |
Value | £2,000 |
Country to study | United Kingdom |
School to study | University of Essex |
Type | Undergraduate |
Sponsor | University of Essex |
Gender | Men and Women |
The scholarship is worth £2,000 for the first year of study only. Payment will be made in two instalments, normally in February and May by bank transfer.
Students must have obtained 34 points or above in the International Baccalaureate.
These scholarships are available to both Home and Overseas fee payers with any funding status.
Students must register for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree** at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
Students must have received an offer of admission for entry to the University of Essex for 2025-26 and must actively make Essex their firm choice.
The award can be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships.
Students must register for a full-time undergraduate degree* at the University of Essex with first enrolment at the University of Essex in 2025-26.
This scholarship is available for the first year of study (Year 1) at undergraduate level in 2025-26 only.
Successful students should be available for promotional activities. *Courses leading to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education, Bachelors Degree, Integrated Masters (four years)
Students who are not eligible
The following students are NOT eligible for this scholarship regardless of meeting the above criteria:
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Students on Higher/Degree Apprenticeship courses.
Students undertaking a degree that is normally delivered wholly online.
Students whose tuition fees are already subject to a course related discount e.g., LLB Licence English and French Law.
Students awarded the scholarship who defer entry to following academic years will be ineligible to receive the award and will be considered in line with the terms and conditions that apply in the new proposed year of entry.
Students transferring into the second and third year from another institution.
Students directly continuing from one course to another (for example from Foundation degree or HND on to the final year of an honours degree).
Current students whose first year of undergraduate study at the University of Essex, was prior to academic year 2025-26
If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form. If you are eligible, you will be notified via email from August 2024 and within 2 weeks of meeting the eligibility criteria.
For more details visit: University of Essex website.