University of East London

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible ?UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline. Award recipients receive: Payment of tuition fees Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only An arrival allowance The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only A departure allowance A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required A travel top up allowance A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Other eligibility requirements All UK, EU nationals with settled and pre-settled status and international applicants are eligible.

Mature students

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

There is no application necessary. Please note that the early payment discount deadline will be 2 weeks before the start of teaching.

Other eligibility requirements The Engagement Bursary provides up to £3,000 to help students with expenses such as childcare, travel, or those related to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). The goal is to provide financial support so you can continue your higher education. Enrolled students can read more about the Engagement Bursary on the intranet.

Disability, Income related

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For further information please contact the university website.

Other eligibility requirements The Hardship Bursary offers up to £3,000 to students from low-income households who are facing unforeseen financial difficulties. If you are an enrolled student, you can find more information about the hardship bursary on the intranet.

Income related

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For further information please contact the University website.

We are pleased to announce that our international scholarships for September 2025 have been approved, and award winners are currently being notified. Scholarship details Awards range from £500 to £5,000 off your first year's tuition fees. The scholarship amount, which is determined by your course, will be indicated in your offer letter if you are assessed as eligible. Scholarships are awarded at the University's discretion and are available only to overseas, fee-paying students with an offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme. International scholarships are not available for: Short courses or exchange/study abroad programmes Franchised programmes Pre-Masters programmes International Foundation programmes Pre-sessional English programmes

Mature students

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

There is no need to apply separately for a scholarship. We will automatically assess your eligibility when you receive an offer. To be considered, you must have submitted a complete application, including your personal statement and all supporting documents.

Other eligibility requirements If you graduated from UEL you may be eligible for a postgraduate course discount. If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount, whilst direct progression graduates achieving First-Class Honours (1st), you may receive a 25% discount. Alternatively, graduates joining us at a later stage may receive a 10% discount. Eligibility Summary You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from UEL or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London (inclusive of students who have studied with one of UEL's Global Family Partners and study abroad students).

Academic excellence

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

There is no application necessary. Please note: The Alumni discount may not be held in conjunction with any other scholarships. If awarded, you will only be entitled to one scholarship or one bursary or an alumni discount, whichever is the highest to be deducted from your tuition fees due.

Other eligibility requirements We know it can be challenging combining university studies with competitive sport. Our High Performance scholarships provide support both financially and with elite athlete support services, which include: Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Massage and Osteopathy Private access to Aqua East, our Elite Athlete Training Centre for Strength & Conditioning and Medical Services Access to Ice Bath and Compression Recovery Systems Performance Lifestyle Support Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management Support delivered by Sporting Wellness UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning training Private access to scholar strength and conditioning facility Aqua East Lifestyle and performance workshops Sports science support including nutrition, psychology, physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis Active recovery and yoga sessions Elite athlete academic study policy Priority access to on-campus accommodation and the option to stay with other athletes on the programme

Sport

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Please contact the university for further details.