International Excellence Scholarships (Africa) at Swansea University 2025

International Excellence Scholarships are available for students who have already demonstrated academic excellence or show potential to do so during their time at Swansea University. Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses and MRes programs.

Eligibility criteria for International Excellence Scholarships (Africa) at Swansea University 2025:

• Be classed as overseas fee payers.
• Have an unconditional offer for an eligible Undergraduate or Master’s course at Swansea University for 2025/26 entry.
• For Master’s applicants: Hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
• Be self-funded (not sponsored by a government or third party).
• Be applying for full-time, on-campus study only.
• Have course fees of at least £16,000.
• Not be studying for the following:
  • PhD, MPhil, MRes, Masters by Research
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Certificate, Graduate Diploma in Law
  • Go Global, Exchange, Erasmus Mundus
• Not progressing from The College Swansea University.
• Have strong academic performance and show potential contribution at Swansea.
• Alumni and students progressing from UG to PG are eligible.
• Not combine this award with other IRO scholarships if the total exceeds £7,000.

Application process:

Interested applicants must apply through the university scholarship website to be considered for the scholarship.

Benefits of International Excellence Scholarships (Africa) at Swansea University 2025:

• Up to £5,000 for the first year of study.
• UG students achieving 70%+ in their first year may receive an additional £2,000 in year 2.
• Total scholarship cannot exceed £7,000 (including any other awards).
• Tuition fee reduction only (no cash alternative).