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Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026-2027

Apply for the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026-2027 at the University of Bath, UK. Master’s students can receive £5,000 based on academic merit. It sets no nationality restriction, so Nigerian applicants are eligible on that point.

Offered by University of Bath Last checked 13 Oct 2026
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What the scholarship covers

8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Engineering & Design
8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Science
For Nigerian applicants

The award states no nationality restriction, which means a Nigerian applicant is eligible on that point. This is masters funding, so you would be applying with B.Sc, B.A, B.Eng, LLB, MBBS or HND. An admission offer is needed before the funding application, so the university timeline comes first.

Begin your academic journey in the UK with exciting news — the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship is now open for applications. In this article, we will provide complete details about this scholarship program, its benefits, and the application process step by step.

The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026-2027 is a partially funded opportunity for international students. Offered for master’s programs at the University of Bath, UK, each faculty will grant eight scholarships valued at £5,000.

Focused on recognizing outstanding academic performance, this scholarship is designed to reward students with excellent academic records and a proven track of achievement and success in their studies.

Scholarship Summary

  • Level of Study: Masters
  • Institution(s): University of Bath
  • Study in: United Kingdom
  • Courses Offered: Master’s degree is offered in the following 3 faculties:
    –Faculty of Engineering & Design,
    –Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
    –Faculty of Science.
  • Program Period: According to the program
  • Deadline:
    • apply by 25 June 2026 for a decision by 11 July 2026

Scholarship Coverage

Each of the Faculties will award eight Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarships worth £5,000. The awards are available for full-time taught master’s courses and can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Engineering & Design
  • 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • 8 x £5,000 scholarships available in the Faculty of Science

Eligibility Criteria for Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship

To qualify for the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

  • Required Language: English.
  • Eligible Countries: All World Countries
  • You must hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time master’s course starting in 2024
  • The course must be based in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, or the Faculty of Science.

How to Apply for the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship:

  1. Apply to a full-time taught master’s course in one of the following faculties: Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, or Faculty of Science.
  2. Apply for the scholarship: To apply, you must complete the University of Bath scholarship application form using your application tracker. We will ask you to complete 3-5 questions as part of the scholarship application process.

Note: You can apply for this scholarship once you have an offer to study with us.

Website

To learn more about the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship, please visit the official website:

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Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.