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Scholarships at this university
Alumni Loyalty Discount
Open for 202620% tuition-fee discount for eligible Essex graduates/partner-institution graduates progressing to Master's or PhD study. (University of Essex)
Eligibility
- Completed an Essex-validated Bachelor's/Master's/PG Diploma/Graduate Diploma at Essex or eligible partner institution
- progressing to Master's after Bachelor's or PhD after Master's at Essex.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic assessment using academic records
- 2no separate application.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Always Essex Staff Discount
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount for eligible former University of Essex/UoE Campus Services/Wivenhoe House Hotel employees undertaking a new course. [Eligibility note: International + Home, subject to fee status]
Eligibility
- Former employee for minimum three consecutive years and at least 0.5 FTE throughout
- self-funded
- new PG Master's or Research course in 2026–27. (University of Essex)
How to Apply
- 1Apply for eligible course
- 2eligibility assessed under staff discount terms.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Essex Futures BT–Masters Scholarship
Open for 2026Competitive scholarship for Master's students in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, with BT-supported research projects and an option of fee discount or stipend. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International + Home]
Eligibility
- Full-time one-year Master's in CSEE
- conversion courses excluded. Self-funded applicants are eligible under the scholarship terms.
How to Apply
- 1Submit scholarship application form and separately apply for the Master's course.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Essex Transfer Link Early Bird Discount
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount for international students coming to Essex from listed global channel partners. (University of Essex)
Eligibility
- International student studying at an eligible listed global channel partner and progressing to an eligible postgraduate taught programme.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic consideration from information in Essex application.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Global Talent Masters Scholarship
Open for 2026International postgraduate scholarship offered as a tuition-fee discount to self-funded international Master's students. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International / Overseas]
Eligibility
- International student
- undergraduate degree obtained overseas or in UK
- self-funding postgraduate study
- must satisfy 2026–27 terms and course requirements.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic consideration
- 2no separate application.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Hugh Brogan Bursary
Open for 2026Four bursaries supporting students undertaking an in-person History Master's degree. (University of Essex)
Eligibility
- Applicant must hold an offer for an in-person History MA
- bursaries are open to applicants in financial need
- priority may be given to under-represented Global Majority/BAME backgrounds.
How to Apply
- 1Essex contacts eligible offer holders in September 2026 and invites applications.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Institute for Analytics and Data Science – MSc Scholarship
Open for 2026Up to five scholarships supporting eligible MSc students in CSEE, with opportunity to engage with the Institute for Analytics and Data Science. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International + Home]
Eligibility
- Self-funded
- eligible MSc in CSEE
- register October 2026
- full-time or part-time eligible MSc according to terms. Available to Overseas and Home fee payers.
How to Apply
- 1Application according to IADS scholarship process.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Student Accommodation Discount
Open for 2026Accommodation discount rather than tuition scholarship; included because Essex lists it in its scholarship/funding directory and it is directly available to international PGT students. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: Bangladesh, Cyprus (EU), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam]
Eligibility
- International fee payer
- domiciled in one of listed countries
- new UG/PGT entrant
- eligible accommodation type. Maximum one academic year/year one.
How to Apply
- 1Submit accommodation application by deadline.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Masters (PGT) EU Scholarship
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount specifically for EU Master's students classified as international fee payers. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: EU countries]
Eligibility
- EU student classified as an international fee payer
- eligible postgraduate taught Master's course.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic assessment based on domicile and fee status submitted with application.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount for international students progressing from approved Essex global channel partners/schools/colleges. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International]
Eligibility
- Overseas fee payer
- entirely self-funded
- eligible University Transfer Partner/approved pathway
- eligible full-time Master's programme.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic consideration.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount for new EU postgraduate research students classified as international fee payers. Covers MAD, MSD, MPhil and PhD research degrees. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: EU countries]
Eligibility
- New EU PGR student in 2026–27
- classified as international for fees
- eligible PGR degree.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic consideration
- 2no application form.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Ronald J. Hill Fund
Open for 2026Bursary supporting one postgraduate student in the Department of Government towards tuition or living costs. (University of Essex)
Eligibility
- Postgraduate applicant applying for a course within the Department of Government
- international students are not excluded.
How to Apply
- 1Complete application form and submit to govddm@essex.ac.uk.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sociology and Criminology – Fuller PGT Scholarship
Open for 2026Six substantial scholarships for Master's students in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. (University of Essex)
Eligibility
- Applicant to any eligible MA/MSc course within Sociology and Criminology.
How to Apply
- 1Complete scholarship application form and submit to the department.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sports Scholarships – Tier 1 Tuition Fee Scholarship
Open for 2027Performance-sport scholarship for talented athletes. Tier 1 can provide a substantial tuition-fee discount and performance support. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International + Home]
Eligibility
- Talented athlete competing at regional, national or international level
- eligible performance programme/individual sport
- must meet academic and performance commitments.
How to Apply
- 1Apply for Essex course, then submit sports scholarship application.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Eleonore Koch Fund
Open for 2026Bursary supporting one Latin American student studying the MA Art History and Theory. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico]
Eligibility
- Student from eligible Latin American country
- applying for MA Art History and Theory at Essex.
How to Apply
- 1Complete application form and submit to PHAISSM@essex.ac.uk.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Essex MBA Dean's Award
Open for 2026Flexible MBA tuition-fee discounts for self-funded students, assessed through the MBA application/interview process. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International + Home]
Eligibility
- Self-funded applicant to full-time or part-time Essex MBA
- academic merit, work experience and MBA interview performance considered.
How to Apply
- 1Apply for MBA
- 2eligible applicants automatically considered through the MBA process.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
University of Essex Early-bird Reimbursement
Open for 2026Tuition-fee discount for international overseas-fee students who pay their full tuition fee early. Available for Masters and PhD students. (University of Essex) [Eligibility note: International / Overseas]
Eligibility
- Overseas fee payer
- international student
- pays full 2026–27 tuition fee by applicable deadline. First year of full-time study only.
How to Apply
- 1No separate application
- 2eligibility assessed automatically according to fee payment date.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
University of Sanctuary Scholarship
Open for 2027Full funding package for one PGT Master's student with qualifying asylum/humanitarian status in the UK. [Eligibility note: International applicants with qualifying UK asylum/humanitarian status]
Eligibility
- New PGT student
- UK asylum status, qualifying Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain or Humanitarian Protection
- eligible one-year full-time Master's
- offer required before 02-JUN-2026.
How to Apply
- 12026–27 applications are no longer accepted
- 2Essex says it will update the page for 2027–28 later.
Application opens on University of Essex's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
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