Scholarship Overview

The University of Kent is proud to offer the Undergraduate Scholarships for the academic years 2024-2025, designed to support ambitious international students aiming to pursue undergraduate studies in the UK. These partially funded scholarships provide a generous award of £3,000 per annum towards tuition fees, open to students of any nationality paying overseas fees. This initiative reflects the University's commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant international student community, continuing its long tradition of academic excellence and support.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarships are hosted by the University of Kent, a distinguished public research university founded in 1965. Known for its world-class research and academic programs, the University of Kent is celebrated for its innovative teaching methods and a broad range of study options.

Level(s)/Field(s)

These scholarships are available for a variety of undergraduate programs spanning Arts, Economics, Pharmacy, Engineering and Electronics, and Business among others. The programs typically last between 3 to 4 years, preparing students for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Scholarship Value

Each University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £3,000 annually, applied directly towards the cost of tuition fees. This financial assistance is renewable each year of study at the University of Kent, provided the recipients continue to meet the eligibility criteria and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be nationals of any country outside the UK, assessed as paying overseas fees.
  • Have applied for an undergraduate degree course at the University of Kent starting in September, having received either a conditional or unconditional offer.
  • Confirm the University of Kent as their firm choice by the deadline, with the scholarship not available to those selecting Kent as their insurance choice.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

  1. UCAS Application: Initially, apply for an undergraduate program at the University of Kent through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) platform.
  2. Scholarship Application: Following the UCAS application, complete the scholarship application form available on the University of Kent’s website. If applying for a program with the Medway School of Pharmacy, direct inquiries to international@kent.ac.uk.
  3. Essay Submission: As part of the scholarship application, submit an essay of no more than 750 words on a topic you are passionate about and relevant to your selected degree program. The essay should be uploaded as a Word or PDF document.

The deadline for scholarship applications is March 29, 2024, ensuring ample time for prospective students to prepare and submit their applications.