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We highly value our alumni at UEA, so a 10% fee reduction scholarship is available to graduates looking to stay with us or return for postgraduate study. This fee reduction is also available for our Study Abroad alumni and Exchange Student alumni. Just graduated with a 1st class degree? Take a look at our Final Year Undergraduate Continuation Scholarship? for a 30% fee reduction.

Mature students

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

Provided we are satisfied that you meet our eligibility criteria, we will automatically apply the Scholarship to your student account to reduce your tuition fees.

Other eligibility requirements This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, UEA is offering a GREAT Scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Bangladesh and Kenya. Eligibility The GREAT Scholarship is open to applicants who are resident in and passport holding nationals of Bangladesh and Kenya, and who hold an offer of a one year full-time UEA postgraduate taught programme for September 2026 entry. The following courses are not eligible: MSc Global Plant Health MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and The Americas Restrictions with other Scholarships This scholarship can only be received alongside the International Early Payment Awards. You are not able to receive any other UEA Scholarships in addition to this. If you are eligible for another UEA Scholarship of higher value, this will automatically replace this Scholarship. Students receiving sponsorship covering full fees by an outside body or government organisation are not eligible for this scholarship. Government or educational loans that require repayment do not affect eligibility.

Mature students

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The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) offers the prestigious David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health to a limited number of applicants on the MSc in Global Plant Health. 1. The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship Each full scholarship will cover up to: the full cost of the tuition fee (£36,000 international fee for 2026-27, £16,000 UK fee) maintenance grant (exact value at the UKRI postgraduate researcher stipend level to be determined for 2026-27; in 2025-26 it was £20,780) an additional £4,000 for travel costs (subject to valid economy class travel receipts) 2. The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee (50% of either £16,000 UK or £36,000 international fees for 2026-27), minus any other awards or scholarships you are in possession of that cover more than 50% of the fee. Eligibility You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria: You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health You are not a national of or domiciled in a least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income country or territory as defined by the Overseas Development Agency Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list for entry in the relevant academic year. For example, you are a national of and domiciled in an upper-middle income country or higher income country (including the UK) according to this list. There are a limited number of scholarships available and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.

Income related

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Scholarship recipients from low to middle-income countries will be expected to return to their country of origin within five years of completing their overseas studies to contribute to addressing plant disease through the advancement of science, agriculture, the economy, and the wider community. Recipients from higher income countries would be expected to address plant disease in low to middle-income countries in some way. To be considered for this scholarship, you need to apply for your place on the MSc in Global Plant Health. Provided you meet the eligibility criteria and are offered a place on the course after interview, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship, on a competitive basis - no separate application is required at this stage. You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol on the course. The criteria are: academic achievement and academic awards together with knowledge/experience/potential of molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study. In addition, eligible applicants with an offer of a place on the course will then be required to provide a written statement of intent detailing a credible plan either to return to their low to middle-income country of origin to address plant disease or, for higher income country applicants, to address plant disease in low to middle-income countries in some way.

To recognise and reward the financial commitment of paying early, we have two awards available to international students joining UEA in September 2026, for an eligible full-time, Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme. See eligible programmes further down this page. Early Deposit Award – £500 Students paying the minimum deposit amount outlined in their offer email by 26 June 2026, will receive a £500 tuition fee reduction. Full Payment Award – up to £1,000 Students paying tuition fees in full (minus any awarded UEA scholarships) by 17 August 2026, will receive either: £500 if you've already paid your deposit and been awarded the Early Deposit Award; or £1,000 if you haven't. Please note that the maximum total amount for these two awards is £1,000.

Mature students

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

If you meet the Eligibility Criteria, the fee discount of the International Early Payment Awards will be automatic. You do not need to make a separate application. The award shall be made as a tuition fee discount. No payment shall be made direct to the student. The amount of the award is specified in your award notification email. Where a programme is more than one year in length, the scholarship will be offered for the first year only.

Other eligibility requirements This scholarship is an automatic award for students paying overseas fees joining an eligible Masters level or PGCE programme taught on campus at UEA. This award is worth: - £4,000 - if you achieve the equivalent of UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree classification* - £5,000 - if your final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification* *Grade equivalences can be found on our country pages. For students from Bangladesh, India or Pakistan, please visit: International PG Merit Scholarship A (2026/7). For students from Azerbaijan, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Zimbabwe, please visit: International PG Merit Scholarship B (2026/7). The following courses are not eligible: Any MBBS course Any Integrated Masters MSc Global Plant Health MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement MSc Occupational Therapy MSc Physiotherapy MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and The Americas Any PGCert, PGDip, Pre-Masters, Graduate Diploma or integrated Masters programmes Online or distance learning courses Restrictions with other Scholarships This scholarship can only be received alongside the International Early Payment Awards. You are not able to receive any other UEA Scholarships in addition to this. If you are eligible for another UEA Scholarship of higher value, this will automatically replace this Scholarship. Students receiving sponsorship covering full fees by an outside body or government organisation are not eligible for this scholarship. Government or educational loans that require repayment do not affect eligibility.

Academic excellence

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

This scholarship will be confirmed automatically shortly after your offer is made. No separate application is required.

This scholarship is an automatic award for students paying overseas fees, joining the first or second year of an eligible undergraduate Bachelors degree programme in September 2026. The scholarship is awarded for every year of study, excluding placement years, years in industry, years/semesters abroad or any other occasion where a student is not paying the full Overseas tuition fee. YEAR 1 ENTRY This award is worth: - £5,000 for every year of study. Or £10,000 for every year of study for an eligible programme in Engineering, Physics or Environmental Sciences YEAR 2 ENTRY (excluding students joining from UEA International Study Centre) This award is worth: - £5,000 for every year of study, if you are a national of, or domiciled in: Bangladesh, Colombia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Zimbabwe. - £4,000 for every year of study, for rest of the world. UEA INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE Students joining Year 2 of a UEA UG programme This award is worth: - £4,000 for every year of study.

Academic excellence

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

This scholarship will be confirmed automatically shortly after your offer is made. No separate application is required.

Other eligibility requirements UEA awards a number of Music Scholarships every year, to new students who show exceptional musical achievement and commitment. The scholarships are for musicians of any instrument or voice and any style or tradition – including different national traditions. They are intended to encourage recipients to develop their musical and leadership skills and contribute significantly to music at UEA. A high standard of performance is expected, but equally important is a clear commitment to take leading roles in the musical life of the University. Application is before entry to UEA. The awards are worth £3,000, paid across three years of study. Scholars receive £500 twice a year — in October and February — during Years 1, 2 and 3, with payments made directly into their nominated bank account. Requirements No qualifications need to have been taken. A high standard of performance can be demonstrated at audition. In the case of a musician performing in a style or tradition without a formal method of assessment this is particularly important. For those used to the graded exam system it may be useful to say that a performing standard of Grade 8 and above is a benchmark. Neither Grade 8 nor any other exam need either have been taken or passed.

Music

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

You will need to submit an online application form and provide details about your current and previous musical activities.

Other eligibility requirements UEA and the John Innes Centre are delighted to offer self-funding international students, applying to MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement, a scholarship of £13,250. This reduces the international tuition fee to GBP £15,000. Scholarships will be awarded by the course director based on the quality of their application to study. Restrictions with other Scholarships These scholarships cannot be awarded alongside any other UEA Scholarship.

Mature students

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

The course director will award scholarships based on the quality of application to study at UEA. No separate scholarship application is required.

Other eligibility requirements The Annabel Abbs Scholarship is available to an applicant who has applied for a place on the MA Creative Writing (Prose) or MA Creative Writing Non-Fiction in the School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing. A scholarship application is required. Preference will be given to applicants who are over 35 years old at point of application to the course.

Mature students

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A scholarship application is required.

Other eligibility requirements The North Walsham Vikings RFC Bursary is available for applicants to any course who have agreed to play rugby for the North Walsham Vikings Rugby Football Club. This bursary is available to Undergraduates and Postgraduates and can be UK and International students. Further Criteria Must play for the North Walsham Vikings RFC. Bursary recipients may also be expected to play for UEA in BUCS Rugby competition. Restrictions with other scholarships Cannot be in receipt of any other scholarships/awards.

Sport

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To be considered for this scholarship, an application is required. Please fully complete the application form, including evidence of your rugby ability.

Other eligibility requirements Value of Scholarship award The Scholarship awards the student honorary Home fee status, and pays for: Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535* per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000) for up to four years of study. Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675* per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000) for one year of study. Eligibility To be eligible for this Scholarship, applicants must: Have applied for a place at UEA for a full-time undergraduate or full-time postgraduate taught masters course and have met the offer conditions. Provide evidence of their background of seeking sanctuary in the UK. They should hold one of the residence statuses discussed above or another immigration status which clearly relates to their status of seeking sanctuary. They will need to provide evidence of their background of seeking sanctuary, such as a Bail 201 letter detailing any restrictions. Not apply for the MB/BS course at the Norwich Medical School. If the applicant is applying for any UEA course which includes a placement component, they need to ensure that their immigration status will allow them to undertake placements. Declare all previous study completed in a higher education setting.

Mature students

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One to one support sessions offering guidance and advice on how to write strong supporting statements are available for sanctuary scholarship applicants.

Other eligibility requirements The Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship is an application based scholarship open to Overseas fee status applicants who have been offered a place to study on a postgraduate taught course with UEA. It is designed to reward those who can clearly and concisely explain how studying here at UEA will help them to make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study and become a global leader. Our panels will sit in March and June to review scholarship applications. Applications of a high quality will be offered £10,000 as a tuition fee discount. Successful applicants will be informed shortly after each panel. Where your programme of study is two years in length, the scholarship will be offered for the first year only. The following courses are not eligible: Integrated Master’s MSc Global Plant Health MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement MSc Occupational Therapy MSc Physiotherapy MA The Arts of Africa Oceania and The Americas Online or distance learning courses. Restrictions with other Scholarships This scholarship cannot be combined with any other UEA scholarship apart from the International Early Payment Award. If you are eligible for another UEA scholarship of higher value, this will automatically replace this scholarship. Students receiving sponsorship covering full fees by an outside body or government organisation are not eligible for this scholarship. Government or educational loans that require repayment do not affect eligibility.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship