International Excellence Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — Swansea University
A scholarship that can effectively reward strong performance twice, once at entry and again after a good first year, gives students a reason to stay motivated well beyond the application stage.
About the Scholarship
The International Excellence Scholarship recognizes overseas students at Swansea University who have already demonstrated academic excellence or show clear potential to achieve it during their studies. The award covers up to five thousand pounds off tuition fees in the first year of an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, and undergraduate students who receive the full first year amount can earn a further two thousand pounds in their second year by achieving an average of at least seventy percent. Separate application forms exist for applicants from China and for the rest of the world, and the scholarship runs across two intake windows, January and March.
Scholarship Benefits
- Up to five thousand pounds off first year tuition fees
- A further two thousand pound bonus in year two for undergraduates who meet a seventy percent average
- Available across both undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses
- Separate application routes for China and the rest of the world
- Two intake windows each year, offering more flexibility for applicants
Eligibility Criteria
- Have received an offer to study an undergraduate course or a postgraduate taught course at Swansea University
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Demonstrate academic excellence or clear potential to achieve it during your studies
- Apply using the correct form for your region, either China or the rest of the world
- Submit your application before the published deadline for your intended intake
- Maintain at least a seventy percent average in year one to unlock the additional year two bonus as an undergraduate
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship is available across Swansea’s undergraduate and postgraduate taught course portfolio, spanning engineering, business, the sciences, humanities and social sciences, with the specific list of eligible courses confirmed on Swansea’s scholarships page.
Required Documents
- A confirmed offer letter for an eligible Swansea undergraduate or postgraduate taught course
- Academic transcripts and qualifications already submitted with your course application
- A completed International Excellence Scholarship application form for your region
- Proof of overseas fee status
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for and secure an offer on an eligible Swansea undergraduate or postgraduate taught course
- Choose the correct application form, either the China-specific version or the rest of the world version
- Submit your completed scholarship application before the published deadline
- Wait for Swansea’s decision, communicated after the application window closes
- If you are an undergraduate scholar, aim for at least a seventy percent average in year one to secure the additional bonus
- Accept your course place and scholarship award according to the instructions provided
Selection Process
Swansea’s scholarships team reviews completed applications for evidence of academic excellence or clear potential, allocating awards up to the five thousand pound first-year maximum, with undergraduate recipients then reassessed after their first year for the additional year two bonus.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Use the correct regional application form, since China and the rest of the world applicants follow separate processes
- Apply well before the late November deadline for the January or March intakes
- Keep a clear academic record that demonstrates either current excellence or strong potential
- As an undergraduate scholar, plan your first year study habits around maintaining the seventy percent threshold for the bonus
- Compare this with the Cardiff Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship if you are also considering universities in Wales
- Look at Great Scholarships Pakistan if your country also appears on that separate scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Swansea International Excellence Scholarship worth?
Up to five thousand pounds off first year tuition fees, with a further two thousand pound bonus possible in year two for undergraduates.
Are there separate application forms?
Yes, there are distinct forms for applicants from China and for the rest of the world.
What intakes does this scholarship cover?
January and March 2027 entry, according to the scholarship’s published intake windows.
How do I qualify for the year two bonus?
Undergraduate students who received the full first year award and achieve a minimum seventy percent average in year one become eligible for the additional bonus.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close at noon UK time on the 27th of November for the relevant intakes.
Does the scholarship cover postgraduate research study?
No, it is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses rather than postgraduate research programmes.