Scholarships at University of Exeter

The Graduate LLB scholarship (Canada) consists of a fee reduction of £2500 in the first year of the programme and, as long as a 2:1 average (60%) is achieved in Year 1, £2500 in the second year.

The Graduate LLB is a 2-year accelerated conversion programme and is ideal for graduates from a wide range of disciplines seeking to change direction and embark on a rewarding career in law.

Please note, if you are in receipt of any external scholarship to cover your full tuition fees the amount payable by your sponsor will be reduced by the value of this award. You cannot receive more than one scholarship from the University of Exeter; if you are eligible for multiple scholarships you will be awarded whichever scholarship has the higher value.

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

Be a Canadian national. Be applying to commence the programme in September 2025. Have received an offer for the Graduate LLB and made the University of Exeter's offer your 'Firm' first choice no later than the date stated on UCAS track.

Summary

We are expecting to offer Green Futures Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for study on selected Masters programmes in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy in 2025/26.

These awards support exceptional candidates from low and lower middle-income countries to pursue their academic and career goals - combining education for sustainable development with global citizenship to deliver equitable and sustainable Green Futures around the world.

We have scholarships of up to £7,500 available as a fee reduction for eligible Canadian students studying our undergraduate LLB  courses from September 2025. This is awarded as £2,500 in Year 1 and £2,500 in Years 2 and 3, providing you achieve at least a 2:1 average in Years 1 and 2*. 

There's no need to apply; if you are a Canadian national, have received an offer for September 2025 entry onto one of our LLB Law programmes (including the LLB English Law and French Law/Master 1 (Maitrise en Droit)) and make the University of Exeter your 'Firm' first choice no later than the date stated on UCAS track, we will automatically apply the scholarship for you.

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

Be a Canadian national. Be applying to commence one of the above programmes in September 2025. Have received an offer for one of the above programmes and made the University of Exeter's offer your 'Firm' first choice no later than the date stated on UCAS track.

Summary

The Sanctuary Scholarship scheme enables individuals seeking asylum and refugees who are not able access student finance to study at the University of Exeter.

Eligibility

Immigration Status

As well as meeting the academic requirements for your chosen programme of study you will also need to demonstrate that:

• You have submitted a claim for asylum within the UK and are awaiting a response (this includes submission of a fresh claim) or

• You have  been granted Limited Leave to Remain (formerly Discretionary Leave to Remain) on the grounds of seeking protection in the UK and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or

• You have been awarded ‘Humanitarian Protection’ or Refugee status in the UK but are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or

• You have left care in the UK and are assessed as international for tuition fee purposes and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or

• (For applicants to postgraduate research programmes only) You have been granted refugee status* by the UK Home Office or

• You are the family member of someone with one of the immigration statuses listed above with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status

Please note: if you are a Ukrainian national who has been granted a visa under the Ukraine Extension Scheme, the Ukraine Family Scheme or the Homes for Ukraine scheme and are currently resident in the UK, you will be eligible to apply for funding via Student Finance England, and so will not be eligible for this scholarship. 

We have produced our eligibility criteria to help you understand whether you meet our definition of a sanctuary seeker. The criteria are intended to capture the majority of situations, but we appreciate that there are highly individual circumstances that might not be captured.

Programme of Study

Sanctuary Scholarship applications will be considered from students applying to the following programmes:

• Full-time undergraduate degree programmes

• Full-time Doctorate level programmes (eg PhD, EngD,EdD)

The following programmes are not eligible for Sanctuary Scholarship funding:

• BMBS Medicine – this is due to a cap imposed by the NHS on the number of home students we can recruit to the programme.  Any change to the fee status of a student during their studies would put the University in breach of this cap

• Any taught or research Masters programmes (eg MA, MSc, MPhil, MbyRes)

Value of Scholarship

• Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study.

• Undergraduate students will also receive a £2000 Access to Exeter Bursary during each year of study

• Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £19,237.  A research allowance of £5000 per year will also be paid.  All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years.

• Doctorate Students (HASS disciplines) -a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £19,237.  A research allowance of £750 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years.

Summary

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin the University of Exeter's Sustainability Policy and targets for 2030.  Aligning with this policy, and specifically SDG5 - Gender Equality we are pleased to offer a new scholarship valued up to 25% of tuition fees. 

Entry requirements

To apply for this scholarship will first need to have an offer of a place on The Exeter MBA.

Summary

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin the University of Exeter's Sustainability Policy and targets for 2030.  Aligning with this policy, and specifically SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, we are pleased to offer a new scholarship valued at up to 25% of tuiton fees.

Entry requirements

To apply for this scholarship will first need to have an offer of a place on The Exeter MBA.

Summary

The University of Exeter is offering scholarships worth £3,000 to international students from India enrolling on an eligible Postgraduate Taught (Masters) programme in September 2025.

These scholarships help make sure aspiring students from this country can pursue their chosen taught Masters degree and take their place in our thriving university community. Here, students will develop their academic skills for the future and contribute to a diverse student experience. 

Entry requirements

These awards are available to applicants who:

• are a citizen/passport holder of India and therefore classed as an International student for fees purposes

• hold an offer to study an eligible Masters programme at the University of Exeter beginning in the 2025/26 academic year.

And will be received by those who go on to:

• meet the conditions of that offer as set out in their offer letter, including paying a tuition fees deposit

• enrol on that programme in 2025/26.

These awards are intended for self-funded students.

These scholarships are available for all campus-based Masters programmes, excluding the following ineligible programmes: The Exeter MBA; MRes Management (Pathway to PhD); MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD); MSc Human Resources Management 24 or 30 months; MA International Film Business; MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation; Clinical Psychology programmes delivered by Clinical Education, Development and Research (CEDAR); DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology; Master of Public Administration (MPA) with Applied Study; Law programmes delivered by the University of Law (Legal Practice Course (LPC), Postgraduate Diploma in Law (GDL), MA Law (SQE1), MA Law (Conversion), LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1&2), SQE Preparation Courses); Postgraduate Certificates; Postgraduate Diplomas; Degree Apprenticeships. Fully online or distance learning programmes are also not eligible.

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