University of Plymouth Scholarships

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University of Plymouth awards a number of scholarships to high achieving international students for their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The University Plymouth scholarships are merit-based and can be renewed if an individual maintains 60-70% academic average each year. Students who receive a tuition scholarship of a certain amount may be eligible for a 10-20% tuition discount depending on meeting renewal requirements. On the other hand, students who receive a 50% tuition waiver can make themselves eligible for the same tuition waiver in each successive year with 70% academic average.

Some of the University of Plymouth scholarships may require separate applications while others automatically consider applicants with admission offers. To be eligible for undergraduate scholarships at University of Plymouth, all scholarships seeking international students must apply for admission by the program deadline along with scholarship application (if required). There is a specific deadline for graduate scholarships such as GREAT scholarships, International Academic Excellence Scholarship and Plymouth Business School Career Support Scholarship.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees/scholarships-bursaries-and-funding/international-students

Eligibility Criteria

University of Plymouth Scholarships: Undergraduate Requirements

International students who meet the eligibility criteria for multiple scholarships will be awarded the highest available scholarship. A separate application is required for International Academic Excellence Scholarship while the rest only require an applicant to hold an admission offer for Plymouth undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

High school transcripts
Admission offer to ug degree
Scholarship application (if required)
IELTS score of 6.0
60-70% academic average for scholarships renewal

University of Plymouth Undergraduate Scholarships Specific Requirements:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements	Application	Award
Undergraduate International Student Scholarship	At least one grade above academic requirement \| 60-70% aggregate each year for successive tuition waiver \| IELTS score 6.0	No separate application	2,000 GBP one For tuition fee for year 1 \| 10-20% tuition waiver each year if minimum aggregate maintained
International Academic Excellence Scholarship	Outstanding academic record \| IELTS score 6.0 \| conditional or unconditional admission offer \| 70% aggregate for scholarship renewal	Application form for the International Excellence Scholarship 2023	50% tuition fee \| Renewable if minimum aggregate maintained each year
School of Psychology – International Undergraduate Gold Scholarship	Enrolled in school of psychology \| 60-70% aggregate each year for successive tuition waiver	No separate application	4,000 GBP tuition fee \| 10-20% tuition waiver each year if minimum aggregate maintained
UKESC Caribbean Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship	Student from Caribbean region \| 70% for scholarship renewal \| Outstanding Academic record \| IELTS score of 6.0 \| unconditional or conditional admission offer from University of Plymouth \|	UKESC Scholarship Application	50% tuition fee \| Renewable if minimum aggregate maintained each year
International Partner Scholarship	Students enrolled at partnered University	No separate application	Variable

University of Plymouth Scholarships: Postgraduate Requirements

Apart from university funded scholarships, international students are also eligible for external scholarships at graduate level. The external scholarships require a separate application that be submitted on the specified deadline. For pursuing a graduate degree at University of Plymouth, international students may receive up to 50% scholarship on tuition fee.

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate transcripts or 2:1 UK equivalent degree
Admission offer to master’s degree
Scholarship application (if required)
IELTS score of 6.5
60-70% academic average for scholarships renewal
Personal statement
Letter of recommendation
CV

University of Plymouth Postgraduate Scholarships Specific Requirements:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements	Deadline	Application	Award
GREAT Scholarships 2023	Enrolled in a postgraduate master's degree \| Student from India, Indonesia and Malaysia \| 1 Class ug degree \| IELTS score of 6.5 \| Unconditional or conditional admission offer	Closed for the current academic year	GREAT Scholarship Application	10,000 GBP
International Academic Excellence Scholarship	Outstanding academic record \| IELTS score 6.5 \| conditional or unconditional admission offer \| 70% aggregate for scholarship renewal	November 30, 2024	International Academic Excellence Scholarship Application	50% tuition fee \| Renewable if minimum aggregate maintained each year
Plymouth Business School Career Support Scholarship	Outstanding academic performance for last 5 years \| Personal statement \| CV \| LOR \| Conditional or unconditional admission offer to Plymouth business school	November 30, 2024	PBS Career Support Scholarship Application	2,500 GBP tuition fee
Postgraduate Taught International Student Scholarship	2:1 UK equivalent bachelor's degree \| 60% for renewal \| IELTS score of 6.5	N.A	No separate application	2,000 GBP tuition fee \| 10% tuition waiver for successive year if maintained minimum aggregate
School of Psychology – International Postgraduate Platinum Scholarship	Admission offer to MSc/PgDip Psychology or MSc Clinical Psychology	N.A	No separate application	4,000 GBP tuition fee for 1 year
Postgraduate tuition fee discount for University of Plymouth graduates	Students who have previously studied ug degree at Plymouth	N.A	No separate application	2,000 tuition fee discount
International Partner Scholarship	Students enrolled at partnered University	N.A	No separate application	Variable

Application Process

To receive University of Plymouth scholarships for international students, one must hold either conditional or unconditional admission offers to the university. Submit a scholarship application for those requiring separate applications. The applicant must be enrolled full-time to avail any of the international scholarships. The further application process is as follows:

Upon meeting the eligibility criteria for scholarships with no application, an applicant will receive an unconditional offer along with a CAS letter.
Students who meet the eligibility criteria for scholarships with separate applications will be notified within 20 days after the scholarship deadline.
Students failing to obtain the scholarships they applied for, will receive alternative scholarship offers.

Selection Process

The selection criteria for Plymouth University scholarships are based on academic excellence and applicant’s overall profile. Which means the students achieving higher than the minimum admission requirements will be considered for scholarships. Apart from this, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 for ug and 6.5 for pg is required for scholarships. Additional documents may be required for pg scholarships including a well written personal statement, letter of recommendation and a CV.