University of Bath Global Excellence Scholarship 2026 , UK (Award worth £10,000)
The Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award offered by the University of Bath to outstanding international students enrolling in full-time taught postgraduate programmes. Valued at £10,000, this scholarship supports high-achieving students by reducing tuition fees and recognizing academic excellence on a global scale. With up to 250 scholarships available, it is one of the most competitive UK scholarships for master’s students.
Ranked among the QS World University Rankings 2026 Top 150 and holding a TEF Triple Gold Award, the University of Bath provides world-class education, strong employability outcomes, and excellent research-led teaching. The Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is designed to attract talented international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and a strong record of achievement.
Degree Level
This scholarship is available for full-time taught master’s degrees (PGT) at the University of Bath. Research degrees and undergraduate programmes are not eligible.
Available Subjects
The Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is available for eligible courses in the following faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering & Design
- Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
Applicants holding offers in the School of Management should note that separate scholarship schemes apply and must refer to the School of Management’s specific funding options.
Benefits
- £10,000 reduction in tuition fees
- Recognizes academic excellence and leadership potential
- Enhances affordability of studying in the UK
- Offered by a globally ranked university with strong employer reputation
- Can be combined with personal or external funding (subject to university rules)
- This scholarship is not paid in cash and can only be used as a tuition fee waiver.
Eligible Nationalities
The Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is open to international students only. UK and EU students are not eligible to apply for this award.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Bath Global Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes
- Hold an offer of admission for a full-time taught master’s course at the University of Bath
- Apply for a course
- Be enrolled in an eligible programme within the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, or Faculty of Science
- Demonstrate excellent academic performance and a strong record of achievements
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship, as awards are competitive and merit-based.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is straightforward but competitive:
- Apply for admission to an eligible full-time taught master’s programme at the University of Bath
- Receive an offer (conditional or unconditional)
- Once applications open, log in to the Application Tracker
- Complete the University of Bath scholarship application form
- Answer three scholarship assessment questions demonstrating academic excellence and achievements
- Applications for the scholarship open in December.
Application Deadlines
Applicants must apply by one of the following deadlines:
- 4 February – Decision by 27 February
- 8 April – Decision by 8 May
- 12 June – Decision by 12 July
Note: Dates may vary each year, keep an eye on official websitefor latest updates. Early application is strongly recommended due to high competition.
