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Partial tuition scholarships

Partial awards are worth applying for in volume because they stack. Two or three partial scholarships combined with a fee waiver can approach the value of a full award, and each is individually much less competitive.

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Scholarship · 2027

International Excellence Award (postgraduate)

University of Surrey

The University of Surrey International Excellence Award provides a £5,000 tuition fee waiver to eligible self-funded international students starting a full-time master's programme in February 2027.

United KingdomMaster’sJan 8, 2027
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Scholarship · 2027-2028

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

Radboud University

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships support eligible U.S. citizens pursuing an English-taught master's at Radboud University, with a partial scholarship paid in monthly installments of €1,750.

NetherlandsMaster’sOct 6, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027

International Undergraduate Scholarship

University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews International Undergraduate Scholarship supports overseas-fee students entering an undergraduate degree in 2027, with an annual tuition fee reduction awarded on financial need.

United KingdomUndergraduateJan 27, 2027
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Scholarship · Spring 2027

Boise State Global Scholarship, First-Year, Spring 2027

Boise State University

Boise State University offers the Global Scholarship for eligible international first-year undergraduate applicants entering in Spring 2027, with an annual award of $5,000 to $7,000 per year.

United StatesUndergraduateOct 1, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

POPO Pacific Physics Scholarship

University of Otago

Scholarship supporting eligible Pacific students preparing for the University of Otago PHSI 191 Biological Physics paper and Health Sciences First Year through the JumpSTART Physics programme and associated academic support.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Other levelNov 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Acorn Foundation Bruce Longmore Scholarship

University of Waikato

Scholarship for University of Waikato students in Marine Science, Environmental Science, or Ecology and Biodiversity who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Doctoral, Master’sOct 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Acorn Foundation Eva Trowbridge Scholarship

University of Waikato

Scholarship for students aged 25 or older living in Tauranga City or Western Bay of Plenty District and studying at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, Other levelOct 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship

University of Waikato

Scholarship for citizens of South Pacific nations other than New Zealand and Australia who need financial support to study full-time at the University of Waikato.

New ZealandOther levelNov 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026 Round 2

Faculty of Science Student Support Award - Round 2 2026

University of Auckland

The University of Auckland Faculty of Science Student Support Award assists domestic and international undergraduate or postgraduate Science students experiencing financial hardship. Round 2 is open now, with awards worth up to NZ$2,500 each for one year.

New ZealandUndergraduate, Master’sSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · September 2026/27

Global Talent Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught, September 2026

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers 700 Global Talent Scholarships for international postgraduate taught students joining in September 2026. Each award provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction and scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis.

United KingdomMaster’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · September 2026/27

Global Excellence Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught, September 2026

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers 300 Global Excellence Scholarships for high-achieving international postgraduate taught students joining in September 2026. Each scholarship is worth £7,000 and the provider allocates awards on a rolling basis.

United KingdomMaster’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · September 2026

Global Financial Leaders PGT Scholarship 2026/27

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary School of Economics and Finance offers up to 52 Global Financial Leaders PGT Scholarships for selected MSc programmes in September 2026. Eligible overseas students receive a £6,000 tuition fee reduction and are considered automatically on a rolling basis.

United KingdomMaster’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · September 2026

SEF Masters with a Year in Industry Scholarship 2026/27

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary School of Economics and Finance offers a £7,000 scholarship for students entering the Finance with a Year in Industry MSc or Financial Technology with a Year in Industry MSc in September 2026. Eligible students are considered automatically and awards are made on a rolling basis.

United KingdomMaster’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Sisson Family Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

High-value accommodation and living support scholarship for eligible domestic Year 12 students from Government schools in the Mildura or Murray Plains districts entering Science or Biomedicine and experiencing disadvantage.

AustraliaUndergraduateNov 30, 2026
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Scholarship · Semester 1 2027

Vice-Chancellor's Award, Semester 1 2027

Federation University

A 50% tuition-fee scholarship for high-achieving commencing international students from South Asia, Southeast Asia or China entering an eligible Federation University master's coursework degree in Semester 1 2027.

AustraliaMaster’sDec 7, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/2027 intakes

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship, 2026/2027 Intakes

La Trobe University

An automatic tuition discount of 20% or 25% for new high-achieving full-fee international students commencing an approved La Trobe undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in a 2026 or 2027 intake.

AustraliaMaster’sDec 31, 2027
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Scholarship · 2027

Swinburne International Scholarship

Swinburne University of Technology

Merit-based Swinburne tuition scholarship automatically considered for eligible international students commencing their first eligible undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or pathway course at the Hawthorn campus in 2027.

AustraliaOther level, Undergraduate, Master’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · 2027 intakes

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship – 30%

La Trobe University

La Trobe University international tuition scholarship for new high-achieving students entering listed artificial-intelligence, computing, cybersecurity, data and related eligible programs in 2027, automatically included in the offer when criteria are met.

AustraliaUndergraduate, Master’sJul 1, 2027
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Scholarship · 2027

George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship

Swinburne University of Technology

High-achievement Swinburne tuition scholarship automatically considered for eligible international students commencing their first undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Hawthorn campus in 2027.

AustraliaUndergraduate, Master’sRolling deadline
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Scholarship · 2027 commencement

VU Block Model International Scholarship

Victoria University

Victoria University merit scholarship automatically assessed for eligible new international students starting foundation, higher-education diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or Study Abroad courses at VU Melbourne in 2027.

AustraliaOther level, Undergraduate, Master’s, Other levelRolling deadline
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Research Degree Scholarship Round · 2027 International Scholarship Round, February 2027 commencement

2027 International Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Round, including RTP consideration

The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia’s 2027 international HDR scholarship round supports competitive consideration for international RTP tuition fee offsets, RTP stipends and related allowances for research master’s and doctoral applicants.

AustraliaMaster’s, ResearchSep 15, 2026
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Scholarship · Fall 2026

The Main Street Scholarship

Capital University

Capital University's Main Street Scholarship provides at least USD 20,000 annually, may be renewed for up to eight semesters, and is considered through the first-year admission application.

United StatesUndergraduateRolling deadline
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

UNSW Scholarships for International Students

UNSW Sydney

UNSW Scholarships for International Students is an official opportunity. A$5,000 p.a. indicative listing value This listing covers UNSW Scholarships for International Students.

AustraliaUndergraduateOct 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/27 call

EMRNet Honours and PhD Scholarships

Flinders University

EMRNet Honours and PhD Scholarships is an official opportunity. A$7,500 honours or A$40,000 p.a. PhD support This listing covers EMRNet Honours and PhD Scholarships.

AustraliaOther level, DoctoralJan 11, 2027
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Scholarship · Semester 1 2027

John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship

Curtin University

John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship is an official opportunity. Merit scholarship for top Science and Engineering entrants This listing covers John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship.

AustraliaUndergraduateDec 1, 2026
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Scholarship · Term 1 2027

Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$12,000 p.a. This listing covers Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027

UNSW Co-op Program

UNSW Sydney

UNSW Co-op Program is an official opportunity. A$21,600 p.a. This listing covers UNSW Co-op Program.

AustraliaUndergraduateSep 30, 2026
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Scholarship · 2027 round

AGRTP Part-Time Scholarship

Charles Sturt University

AGRTP Part-Time Scholarship is an official opportunity. Part-time AGRTP scholarship support This listing covers AGRTP Part-Time Scholarship.

AustraliaResearch, DoctoralOct 9, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/27

International Study Centre Scholarship 2026/27

Queen's University Belfast

Official Queen's scholarship page confirms the award, eligibility, current 2026/27 cycle and the stated automatic, payment-based or official-form route.

United KingdomUndergraduateSep 18, 2026
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Scholarship · September 2027 entry

Kipaji Scholarship - September 2027 entry

University of Twente

Official Kipaji page confirms the award, eligibility link to UTS and the 1 April 2027 timing; the official UTS form is the validated route.

NetherlandsMaster’sApr 1, 2027
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Scholarship · January 2027

Alumni Scholarship January 2027

University of Dundee

Official Dundee scholarship page confirms the named award, value, intake, eligibility and that eligible offer holders are assessed without a separate scholarship application.

United KingdomUndergraduateJan 29, 2027
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Scholarship · 2027–2028

International Peace Scholarship

Philanthropic Educational Organization

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship provides need-based support to women from outside the United States and Canada who are pursuing full-time graduate study in the United States or Canada.

United States, CanadaMaster’s, DoctoralDec 15, 2026
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Queen's Family Scholarship 2026/27

Queen's University Belfast

Official Queen's scholarship page confirms the award, eligibility, current 2026/27 cycle and the stated automatic, payment-based or official-form route.

United KingdomUndergraduateDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Alumni Loyalty Discount - 2026/27

University of Leicester

Official Leicester page confirms the 20% alumni discount and automatic award for eligible progression.

United KingdomMaster’sDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Essex Futures Bursary - 2026/27

University of Essex

Official Essex scholarship page confirms the award, current cycle, eligibility and automatic assessment through the university application record.

United KingdomUndergraduateDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Alumni Loyalty Discount - 2026/27

University of Essex

Official Essex scholarship page confirms the award, current cycle, eligibility and automatic assessment through the university application record.

United KingdomMaster’sDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship 2026/27

Queen's University Belfast

Official Queen's scholarship page confirms the award, eligibility, current 2026/27 cycle and the stated automatic, payment-based or official-form route.

United KingdomMaster’sDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Global Talent Masters Scholarship - 2026/27

University of Essex

Official Essex scholarship page confirms the award, current cycle, eligibility and automatic assessment through the university application record.

United KingdomMaster’sDeadline to be confirmed
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Scholarship · 2026/27

Undergraduate EU Scholarship - 2026/27

University of Essex

Official Essex scholarship page confirms the award, current cycle, eligibility and automatic assessment through the university application record.

United KingdomUndergraduateDeadline to be confirmed
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Funding

What the funding actually covers

Partial awards are usually expressed as a percentage of tuition or a fixed amount per year. Application fee waivers are separate and small but remove a real barrier when applying to several institutions at once.

Eligibility

Eligibility patterns to check first

  • Automatic consideration on admission is common, with no separate application.
  • Combination rules vary: some awards can be stacked and others cannot.
  • Renewal usually depends on maintaining a stated grade average.
  • Fee waivers are frequently restricted by nationality or income evidence.
Deadlines

How the deadlines work

Partial awards generally follow the admission timetable and are allocated until the budget is exhausted, which favours early applications even when the stated deadline is later.

Applying

Application advice for this search

  1. Ask explicitly whether awards can be combined before assuming they stack.

  2. Apply early, since many partial award budgets are allocated on a rolling basis.

  3. Request fee waivers before submitting applications, not after paying.

  4. Track renewal conditions for every award you hold.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine multiple partial scholarships?

Sometimes. Institutional awards frequently cannot be combined with each other but can be held alongside external awards. The award terms state the rule, and asking the admissions office directly is the fastest way to confirm.

How do I get an application fee waiver?

Most institutions offering waivers require a request before you submit, supported by evidence of financial circumstances or membership of a partner programme. Retrospective refunds are uncommon.

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