Bournemouth University

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any overseas applicant for either a full-time taught or part-time structured postgraduate course delivered on campus You must have achieved a minimum of a high second-class Honours degree. Please see equivalency table for country-specific grading Any self-funded or partially-funded student. Exclusions If you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma, distance learning course or certain professional development and Postgraduate Diploma courses taught by the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, you will not be eligible for this award Eligible students on MSc Public Health, MA Social Work, MSc Physician Associate Studies and MSc Nutrition & Behaviour will receive the award You can receive this scholarship alongside a Sports or Music scholarship, but cannot receive any other academic award Part-time, student-driven and distance learning (i.e online courses) are not eligible Any government or external funded sponsored students are not eligible for BU international academic scholarships.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You will automatically be considered for this award if you meet the criteria. Scholarships are reviewed on a regular basis and the university reserves the right to withdraw, amend or introduce new scholarships at any time. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability. Scholarship is awarded in your first year only, unless stated otherwise.

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any overseas applicant for either a full-time taught or part-time structured postgraduate course delivered on campus or Master's by research delivered on campus You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second/first-class Honours degree (or equivalent). Exclusions If you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma, distance learning course or certain professional development and Postgraduate Diploma courses taught by the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, you will not be eligible for this award Eligible students on MSc Public Health, MA Social Work, MSc Physician Associate Studies and MSc Nutrition & Behaviour will receive the award You can receive this scholarship alongside a Sports or Music scholarship, but cannot receive any other academic award Part-time, student-driven and distance learning (i.e online courses) are not eligible. Any government or external funded sponsored students are not eligible for BU international academic scholarships. The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship for international students is designed to recognise outstanding academic achievement.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You will automatically be considered for this award if you meet the criteria. Scholarships are reviewed on a regular basis and the university reserves the right to withdraw, amend or introduce new scholarships at any time. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability. Scholarship is awarded in your first year only, unless stated otherwise.

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any international applicant (for fee purposes) applying for a full-time undergraduate course at BU and who achieves equivalent to ABB or above at A-level. Exclusions Applicants for Bournemouth University courses offered through UK partner colleges are not eligible for this scholarship If you have been awarded any other BU scholarship then you are not eligible for this scholarship (except the Sport and Music Scholarships).

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You don’t need to apply for this scholarship - if you achieve the required grades, you’ll be awarded it automatically in the form of a reduction in your tuition fees.

Other eligibility requirements For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity. Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria. For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above. In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you’ve won a scholarship within two weeks.

Music

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria. For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above. In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you’ve won a scholarship within two weeks. Your award will not be formally approved until you hold an unconditional firm offer (UF). You’ll be expected to contribute to musical life at the university by performing in concerts and participating in at least one university ensemble. The application deadline is 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course delivered at BU Be a high performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically. The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high-level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide funding you may need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level. You can apply for up to £5,000 of finances to put towards your sporting development and could be any of the following: coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses and/or other support services. You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Student athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual student athletes need to be competitive with the top performers within the BUCS programme. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to meet with the High-Performance Team to assess how the funds will help you throughout the year and it will be your responsibility to commit to the following: Attend all expected academic activities (Dual Career Support Provided) Attend 75% of sport specific training sessions Attend 85% S&C sessions Engage with all support services offered Represent BU in sporting competitions where possible Provide stories of your performance activities. Number of scholarships available: 60-65

Sport, Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

As part of your application for a BU Sport Scholarship, you will have to attend our trial process and be assessed by our coaches and to help with this, please ensure your application is supported by a reference from a High-Performance Coach or National Governing Body coach. If you are applying for a sport that sits outside our performance BUCS programme, you will need to ensure that two references are sent alongside your application and demonstrate how you will maintain your level of training. Application deadline: 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January.

Eligibility All nationalities consider who intend to return there at the end of the period of study. Eligible courses are MSc Disaster Management, Master of Business Administration, MA 3D Computer Animation, MA Multimedia Journalism, MSc Medical Imaging with Management, MSc Adult Nursing You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in the UK (or equivalent) You must have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent You must have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The deadlines are country specific, but the application window is usually between August and November each year for September entry in the following year. The scholarship is paid as a full tuition fee waiver and as a monthly allowance for other expenses. You need to apply for this scholarship - apply directly to Chevening Scholarships.

Eligibility Any international student applying for a full-time taught Master's degree at BU who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study You must hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class Honours degree in the UK Have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying. Value A full Chevening Scholarship includes: tuition fee waiver travel to and from your home country an arrival allowance the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application a grant for thesis or dissertation an excess baggage allowance a monthly personal living allowance.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The deadlines are country specific but applications usually open in August each year and close in November for September entry in the following year. The scholarship is paid as a full tuition fee waiver and as a monthly allowance for other expenses. You need to apply for this scholarship - apply directly to Chevening Scholarships.