Scholarships at University of Bath

Five scholarships worth an extra 10% tuition fee discount each towards successful applicants' tuition fees. The extra discount will be applied after the standard Bath Alumni 10% alumni discount.

To be considered for one of these scholarships you must:

• meet the eligibility criteria.

• be on track for or be awarded a first-class degree from Bath with at least 70.00%.

Eligibility

If you wish to be considered for one the School of Management Taught Postgraduate full-time Master's Scholarships, you must have:

• received an offer to study one of our Taught Postgraduate Master’s courses in the School of Management for the entry year 2024/25

• accepted your offer

• paid your deposit within the four-week deadline as stated on your offer letter or by the scholarship decision date, whichever is earlier

• applied for a scholarship within one of the scholarship application deadlines

If you have not done so, by the date of the scholarship decision you cannot be awarded any of the scholarships outlined below. If we award you a scholarship, the money will be taken off your tuition fee. You do not have to pay it back.

Application details

• Apply by 4 March 2024 for a decision by 12 April 2024

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

Alongside the British Council, we're offering five fully funded scholarships to women from East Asia studying one of our eligible STEM master's courses.

Access to education is one contributing factor leading to the underrepresentation of women in STEM. The objective of this programme is to help address this situation by providing opportunities for women from the countries listed below to continue with their studies and research in STEM subjects. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM aim to support access to postgraduate education for women who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.

The scholarship covers:

• tuition fees

• a monthly stipend at the rate of £1,347 per month (for up to 12 months) to cover living costs, including accommodation

• IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English)

• return economy-class travel from home country to the UK

• visa and insurance/NHS surcharge costs

Eligible programmes

In order to apply for this award, you must also have applied for one of the below one-year master's programmes for 2024 entry:

• MSc Biotechnology (Sustainable Biotechnologies)

• MSc Biotechnology (Healthcare Biotechnologies)

• MSc Computer Science

• MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems

• MSc Automotive Technology

• MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design

• MSc Environmental Engineering

Please note, these awards are available for our standalone master's courses only and do not include our pre-sessional courses.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, you must:

• identify as a woman

• be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the following eligible countries:

  • Thailand

  • Indonesia

  • Philippines

  • Cambodia

• have applied for one of our eligible master's course listed above for September 2024 entry

• have achieved a first-class bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent in your undergraduate study

• have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK

• demonstrate a strong case for financial support/socio-economic need

• return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended

You are not eligible for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM if you:

• hold dual British citizenship

• are an employee, a former employee, or relative* of an employee of His Majesty’s Government (including but not limited to: British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for International Trade, the Ministry of Defence, and the Home Office)

• are an employee, a former employee, or relative* of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

• are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source

• have previously studied in the UK at degree level or higher or lived recently in the UK

Find out about the Deans Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship and how it can help towards funding your studies.

Awarded on the basis of academic excellence, the Deans Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship aims to reward students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrable background of achievement and success.

Funding available

Each of the Faculties will award eight scholarships worth £5,000. The awards are available for full-time taught master's courses and can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.

• 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Engineering & Design

• 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Science

Eligibility criteria

To apply, you must hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time taught master's course starting in 2024. The course must be based in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences or Faculty of Science.

Application deadlines

• apply by 4 March 2024 for a decision by 12 April 2024.

• apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024.

• apply by 8 July 2024 for a decision by 5 August 2024.

The Global Leaders Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and future leadership potential. Applicants should demonstrate excellent team working skills and have a strong vision for the future.

Funding available

There are 45 x £5,000 scholarships available across the:

• Faculty of Engineering & Design

• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Faculty of Science

The awards are available for full-time taught master's courses and can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria

To apply, you must hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time taught master's course starting in 2024. The course must be based in the:

• Faculty of Engineering & Design

• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Faculty of Science

This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities (UK and International applicants).

Application deadlines

• apply by 4 March 2024 for a decision by 12 April 2024

• apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

• apply by 8 July 2024 for a decision by 5 August 2024

In partnership with Study UK and the GREAT Britain campaign, we are offering one £10,000 scholarship to master's students from China.

The University of Bath is offering one £10,000 scholarship to students in China applying for eligible postgraduate taught courses for 2024.

GREAT Scholarships 2024, launched by the British Council's Study UK campaign together with a number of other UK universities, supports students from 15 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The Study UK campaign is offering scholarships from 72 UK universities to students across 15 countries around the world. It offers an exciting opportunity for students from these countries to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship programme offers awards of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Funding available

One £10,000 scholarship is available across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management*.

This award is available for all full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses* and can only be used as a tuition fee waiver.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this GREAT scholarship, you must:

• hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, postgraduate taught master's course* starting in 2024

• be a national of mainland China and hold a Chinese passport

• have international tuition fee status

We're looking for outstanding candidates with a background of academic success who have work experience or a proven interest in their proposed subject area.

Application deadline

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

In partnership with Study UK and the GREAT Britain campaign, we are offering one £10,000 scholarship to master's students from Greece.

The University of Bath is offering one £10,000 scholarship to students in Greece applying for eligible postgraduate taught courses for 2024.

GREAT Scholarships 2024, launched by the British Council's Study UK campaign together with a number of other UK universities, supports students from 15 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The Study UK campaign is offering scholarships from 72 UK universities to students across 15 countries around the world. It offers an exciting opportunity for students from these countries to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship programme offers awards of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Funding available

One £10,000 scholarship is available across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management*.

The award is available for all full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses* and can only be used as a tuition fee waiver.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this GREAT scholarship, you must:

• hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, postgraduate taught master's course* starting in 2024

• be a national of Greece and hold a Greek passport

• have international tuition fee status

We're looking for outstanding candidates with a background of academic success who have work experience or a proven interest in their proposed subject area.

Application deadline

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

In partnership with Study UK and the GREAT Britain campaign, we are offering one £10,000 scholarship to master's students from India.

The University of Bath is offering one scholarship worth £10,000 to students in India applying for eligible postgraduate taught courses for 2024.

GREAT Scholarships 2024, launched by the British Council's Study UK campaign together with a number of other UK universities, supports students from 15 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The Study UK campaign is offering scholarships from 72 UK universities to students across 15 countries around the world. It offers an exciting opportunity for students from these countries to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship programme offers awards of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Funding available

One £10,000 scholarship is available across the across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management*

The award is available for full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses* and can only be used as a tuition fee discount.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this GREAT scholarship, you must:

• hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, postgraduate taught master's course starting in 2024*

• be a national of India and hold an Indian passport

• have international tuition fee status

We're looking for outstanding candidates with a background of academic success who have work experience or a proven interest in their proposed subject area.

Application deadline

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

In partnership with Study UK and the GREAT Britain campaign, we are offering one £10,000 scholarship to master's students from Malaysia.

The University of Bath is offering one scholarship worth £10,000 to students in Malaysia applying for eligible postgraduate taught courses for 2024.

GREAT Scholarships 2024, launched by the British Council's Study UK campaign together with a number of other UK universities, supports students from 15 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The Study UK campaign is offering scholarships from 72 UK universities to students across 15 countries around the world. It offers an exciting opportunity for students from these countries to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship programme offers awards of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Funding available

One £10,000 scholarship is available across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management*.

This award is available for all full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses* and can only be used as a tuition fee waiver.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this GREAT scholarship, you must:

• hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, postgraduate taught master's course* starting in 2024

• be a national of Malaysia and hold an Malaysian passport

• have international tuition fee status

We're looking for outstanding candidates with a background of academic success who have work experience or a proven interest in their proposed subject area.

Application deadline

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

These scholarships are open to offer-holders in India for September 2024 entry.

The Bath India Master’s Scholarship is available for students in India who have an outstanding academic record. This scholarship aims to reward students who can demonstrate a background of achievement and success, a passion for their chosen subject, and a strong vision for their future.

Funding available

We have 40 x £5,000 awards available to taught postgraduate students across all faculties as follows:

• 10 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Engineering & Design

• 10 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• 10 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Science

• 10 x £5,000 scholarships available in the School of Management*

The awards are available for full-time taught master's courses and can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, campus-based postgraduate taught master's course starting in 2024*

• be a permanent resident in India

• have overseas tuition fee status

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a demonstrable background of academic success in their undergraduate studies.

Application deadline

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

Up to 16 scholarships worth £15,000 each towards successful applicants' tuition fees. To be considered for one of these scholarships you must:

• meet the eligibility criteria

• have studied your undergraduate degree and live in one of the named countries at the time of application

Eligibility

If you wish to be considered for one the School of Management Taught Postgraduate full-time Master's Scholarships, you must have:

• received an offer to study one of our Taught Postgraduate Master’s courses in the School of Management for the entry year 2024/25

• accepted your offer

• paid your deposit within the four-week deadline as stated on your offer letter or by the scholarship decision date, whichever is earlier

• applied for a scholarship within one of the scholarship application deadlines

If you have not done so, by the date of the scholarship decision you cannot be awarded any of the scholarships outlined below. If we award you a scholarship, the money will be taken off your tuition fee. You do not have to pay it back.

Application details

• Apply by 4 March 2024 for a decision by 12 April 2024

• Apply by 20 May 2024 for a decision by 20 June 2024

This scholarship is open to graduates of nominated Hong Kong universities who hold an offer to study a master's course with us.

About the award

Sir Jack Cater was awarded an Honorary Degree from the University of Bath in 1995.

He was the founding head of Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption, and went on to become Hong Kong's Chief Secretary, Acting Governor and Commissioner in London.

This scholarship is awarded on behalf of his family and the Parthenon Trust to students of nominated Hong Kong universities.

Funding available

1 x £3,000 scholarship is available for full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management*.

The award will be applied as a discount on your tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria

You can apply for this scholarship if you are a graduate of Hong Kong University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) or Hong Kong Baptist University and:

• have a confirmed offer to study a full-time taught postgraduate master's course at the University of Bath for 2024

• have firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional offer

Application deadline

• Apply by 8 July 2024 for a decision by 5 August 2024