Presidential International Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — University of Southampton
Twenty five fully competitive awards is a small enough number that applicants sometimes assume it is not worth the effort, yet a straightforward application process means it is one of the more accessible fully funded options around.
About the Scholarship
The Presidential International Scholarship is the University of Southampton’s top tier scholarship for international students, offering a total of twenty five awards each year split between ten awards covering one hundred percent of tuition fees and fifteen awards covering ten thousand pounds toward fees. Both undergraduate and postgraduate master’s applicants are eligible, with undergraduate awards renewed for every year of the course and postgraduate awards applied to the first year of study. The scholarship deliberately excludes certain programmes, including undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences courses, so it is worth checking a specific course’s eligibility before applying.
Scholarship Benefits
- Ten awards covering one hundred percent of tuition fees
- Fifteen further awards covering ten thousand pounds toward tuition fees
- Undergraduate awards renewed across every year of study
- Postgraduate awards applied to the first year of a master’s degree
- Open across departments, excluding a short list of specific exclusions
Eligibility Criteria
- Apply for a University of Southampton course before applying for the scholarship
- Receive a confirmed course offer before the scholarship closing date
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Not be applying for an excluded course, including undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences, PGCert, PGDip, Foundation, PGR or distance learning programmes
- Not already hold an external scholarship worth the same as or more than your tuition fees
- Demonstrate strong academic merit appropriate to your course
Fields of Study Covered
Eligible courses span most undergraduate and taught postgraduate master’s programmes at Southampton, with specific exclusions covering certain health-related undergraduate degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas, foundation years, research degrees, distance learning and partner campus programmes.
Required Documents
- A confirmed offer letter for an eligible Southampton course
- Proof of overseas fee status
- A completed Presidential International Scholarship application form
- Academic transcripts already submitted with your course application
- Details of any other scholarship or funding you currently hold
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for your chosen undergraduate or master’s course at Southampton first
- Wait to receive a confirmed course offer before starting the scholarship application
- Complete the Presidential International Scholarship application form before the stated closing date
- Confirm your course is not on the excluded programmes list before submitting
- Wait for the university’s decision, which follows a review of all eligible applications
- Accept both your course place and scholarship offer according to the instructions provided
Selection Process
Southampton’s scholarships panel reviews eligible applications after course offers are confirmed, assessing academic achievement and overall application strength, before allocating the twenty five available awards across the full fee and ten thousand pound tiers.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Secure your course offer early so you have time to prepare a complete scholarship application before the deadline
- Double check your specific course against the exclusion list before investing time in applying
- Be clear and accurate about any other funding you currently hold, since this affects eligibility
- Keep your supporting academic documents consistent with what you submitted for your course application
- Compare this with the University of Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship if you are weighing multiple UK universities
- Consider Great Scholarships Indonesia, since Southampton has previously participated in that scheme too
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Presidential International Scholarships are awarded each year?
A total of twenty five, with ten covering full tuition fees and fifteen covering ten thousand pounds toward fees.
Can undergraduate Medicine students apply?
No, certain undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences courses are specifically excluded from this scholarship.
Do I need a course offer before applying for the scholarship?
Yes, you must apply for and receive a Southampton course offer before the scholarship application is considered.
Does the award cover every year of a master’s degree?
No, postgraduate awards are applied to the first year of study only, while undergraduate awards renew for every year.
Can I hold another scholarship alongside this one?
Only if that other scholarship is worth less than your total tuition fees; it cannot equal or exceed that amount.
Are research degrees eligible?
No, postgraduate research programmes, among other specific exclusions, are not eligible for this scholarship.