Scholarships at University of Essex

If you're an international student from Mauritius and are self-funding your studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship of £5,000, paid as a discount on your first year’s tuition fee.

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following conditions.

• be classified as ordinarily resident in Mauritius
• for 2021-22 entry: make Essex your firm choice on UCAS by 19 July 2021
• be self-funded
• be starting your first year of study on a degree course at the University of Essex in 2021-22

Students who aren't eligible

You are not eligible for this award, even if you meet the criteria above, if you:

• Students undertaking courses at East 15 Acting School.
• Students who are fully or partly sponsored.
• These scholarships do not apply to deferred entry. Where a student, to whom a scholarship has been offered and requests deferred entry, the award will be considered again in line with the terms and conditions that apply in the new proposed year of entry.
• Students transferring into the second year from another UK higher education institution.
• Students with dual nationality who are not assessed as paying overseas fees.
• University of Essex International College (UEIC) Pathway students.

Full details

Please read the full terms and conditions for your entry year before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how you'll receive your funding and whether this award can be combined with others or not.

How to apply

We'll assess your eligibility based on the information that you submit with your application for your place at Essex.

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be awarded this scholarship. You don't need to complete an application form.