- £2,500Tuition Fee Reduction
- First Year OnlyApplicability
- Specific Developing CountriesTargeted Regions
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Afghanistan
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University of Portsmouth
Provider
The Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship offers a £2,500 tuition fee reduction for your first year of study at the University of Portsmouth. This scholarship is specifically designed for international students from a range of developing countries who are embarking on a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate degree program. This award aims to support students who are self-funded and will be assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes. It's a fantastic opportunity to reduce your initial financial commitment as you begin your academic journey in the UK. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other University of Portsmouth scholarship or discount.
What's covered
- Tuition Fees — A £2,500 reduction will be applied to your tuition fees for your first year of study.
How to apply
The Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship is applied automatically if you meet the eligibility criteria. There is no separate application form to complete for this specific scholarship.
- Apply for a Course — Apply for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Portsmouth. Ensure your chosen course has annual fees of £16,200 or above.
- Receive an Offer — Secure an offer of admission for your chosen program. The University will assess your eligibility for the scholarship based on your nationality and fee status.
- Accept Offer & Pay Deposit — Accept your unconditional offer and pay your tuition fee deposit.
- Scholarship Applied — If you meet all the eligibility requirements, the £2,500 fee reduction will be automatically applied to your tuition fees and stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS).
Eligibility
NationalityBe a national of one of the eligible countries listed below.
Fee StatusAssessed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (self-funded).
Course LevelApplying for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research course.
Annual FeesYour course must have annual fees of £16,200 or above.
New Student StatusYou must be a new student to the University of Portsmouth. Students progressing from International College Portsmouth (ICP) are eligible. However, if you have previously studied at the University of Portsmouth, you will be allocated the alumni discount instead of this scholarship.
Eligibility is determined by your nationality. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer from the University of Portsmouth. The discounted fee will be clearly stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) once you have an unconditional offer and have paid your deposit.
Eligible countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, DR of the Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Mauritius, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Deadlines
May 2026N/A (Scholarship applied automatically for eligible starters)
September 2026N/A (Scholarship applied automatically for eligible starters)
January 2027N/A (Scholarship applied automatically for eligible starters)
Selection
Eligibility for this scholarship is automatically determined based on your nationality and meeting the other specified criteria (self-funded overseas student, course fee minimum, and new student status) upon applying to the University of Portsmouth.
Verified sources
- Scholarships for international students | University of Portsmouthport.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The University of Portsmouth is a public university in the city of Portsmouth, England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, committed to providing an excellent student experience and impactful research.