University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2026 in UK (Partially Funded)

The Global Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award offered by the University of Dundee in Scotland, UK, for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught international students beginning January 5, 2026. The scholarship, valued at £5,000 per year as a tuition fee waiver, aims to recognize and support outstanding academic achievers planning to study on campus.

Eligibility

• Must have received an offer for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at the University of Dundee.
  • Undergraduate programmes must be 120 credits, and postgraduate taught programs, other than PGDip in Professional Legal Practice, must also meet credit/structure requirements.
• Academic requirements:
  • Undergraduates: BBB at A-Level (or international equivalent)
  • Postgraduates: First Class Honours degree (or equivalent)
• Must have International fee status as defined in your offer letter
• Cannot hold other University of Dundee scholarships, except for some exceptions (e.g., Alumni or Community Scholarships, combined up to £8,000); cannot be combined with fully funded external scholarships
• PhD students are not eligible, nor are International College Dundee applicants
• Program tuition fee must be £21,600 or higher to qualify

Note: Applications are automatically considered; no separate scholarship application needed. The admissions team assesses transcripts at the offer stage.

Program Dates/Location

• Application Deadline: December 13, 2025 at 23:59 UK time.
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• Location: University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK

Program Benefits

• £5,000 per year as a tuition fee waiver (not a cash award)
  • Undergraduates: Renewable for up to 5 years (total up to £25,000)
  • Postgraduate taught/Master by Research: Applied in both years if full fees are due each year

Study Fields

Applicable across multiple disciplines (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, Health, Social Sciences, etc.), as long as the programme meets other criteria (e.g., fee threshold, full-time, on-campus).

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts and certificates, as part of your degree programme application (these also serve as the basis for scholarship eligibility).
• No additional documents are needed specifically for the scholarship.

Application Process

1. Apply for admission to the University of Dundee for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught course starting January 2026.
   1. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degrees)
      Apply via UCAS
      (Guidance from Dundee: How to apply for an undergraduate course)
   2. Postgraduate Taught (Master’s degrees, PGDip, etc.)
      Apply via Dundee’s Direct Application System
      (Guidance: How to apply for a taught postgraduate course)
   3. Application Management (Track, upload docs, accept offers)
      My Applications on eVision
2. Ensure your application includes complete and accurate academic records, as this determines both admission and scholarship eligibility
3. Once an offer is granted, the admissions team automatically assesses your eligibility for the scholarship; no separate submission is required
4. If eligible, the £5,000 tuition waiver will be applied; terms cannot be appealed, and the scholarship may be withdrawn if entry conditions change