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University of South Wales Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship 2025-2026: £2,500 Tuition Reduction for African Students

The Chancellor's International Development Scholarship offers eligible African students £2,500 toward tuition fees at the University of South Wales. Available for February 2025, September 2025, and February 2026 intakes with automatic consideration upon admission.

October 9, 2026

Quick Overview

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
University/OrgUniversity of South Wales
Degree LevelUndergraduate, Masters
Funding TypePartial Funding
Fields of StudyAll eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Scholarship Overview

Overview

The Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship is a financial award designed to support international students from developing regions, including all African countries, who wish to study at the University of South Wales (USW). The scholarship provides a £2,500 reduction in tuition fees for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

This scholarship is particularly valuable for students from Zimbabwe and other SADC nations seeking quality UK education at a reduced cost. Unlike many competitive scholarships, this award does not require a separate application—eligible students are automatically considered when they apply for admission.

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Scholarship Value and Benefits

The Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship offers:

  • £2,500 tuition fee reduction applied to your course fees
  • Automatic consideration upon successful admission to an eligible programme
  • Availability for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses
  • Multiple intake opportunities throughout 2025 and 2026

The scholarship amount is fixed at £2,500 regardless of programme duration or total tuition cost. Students should plan additional funding to cover remaining tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation, travel, and visa costs.

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Eligible Countries and Regions

The scholarship is open to students from specific global regions. African applicants from all 54 countries are eligible, including:

All African nations listed: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Additional eligible regions include Latin America, South Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia and Turkey, and the Caribbean.

Eligible Degree Levels and Programmes

The scholarship applies to:

  • Undergraduate programmes — full bachelor’s degrees
  • Postgraduate programmes — master’s degrees and other taught postgraduate courses

Important exclusions: Higher National Diploma (HND) students and Foundation Degree students are explicitly not eligible for this scholarship. If you are considering a pathway programme or foundation course, you will not receive this award.

Specific subject restrictions are not stated, suggesting the scholarship applies across most academic disciplines offered at USW.

Eligible Intakes

The scholarship is confirmed available for three specific entry periods:

  • February 2025 intake
  • September 2025 intake
  • February 2026 intake

Beyond these dates, the scholarship’s availability has not been specified. Students planning later intakes should contact the university directly for updated information.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Chancellor’s International Development Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be classified as an international fee-paying student (not receiving domestic UK fee status)
  • Be applying to study at the University of South Wales
  • Be from one of the eligible regions/countries listed by the university
  • Be enrolling in an eligible intake (February 2025, September 2025, or February 2026)
  • Meet the university’s academic admission requirements

There is no competitive selection process described. The scholarship appears to be awarded automatically to all eligible students who meet admission criteria and enrol on qualifying programmes.

How to Apply

The application process is straightforward:

  1. Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of South Wales
  2. Submit through appropriate channels: directly through the university for postgraduate programmes, or via UCAS for undergraduate programmes
  3. Meet all admission requirements and confirm international fee-paying status
  4. Receive automatic scholarship consideration if eligible, according to the university’s scholarship policies

No separate scholarship application form or additional documentation is required. The scholarship is applied to your tuition fees upon enrolment confirmation.

Important Considerations for Zimbabwe and SADC Applicants

Students from Zimbabwe and neighbouring SADC countries should note:

  • The £2,500 reduction represents significant value given currency exchange rates, though full funding is not provided
  • Plan for remaining tuition balance, living costs (approximately £12,000–15,000 annually in South Wales), and visa fees
  • Consider combining this scholarship with external funding sources such as family support, education loans, or additional grants
  • The February intake may offer less competition and more preparation time than September entry

About the University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is one of Wales’s largest universities, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. It offers career-focused education with strong industry links, particularly in engineering, computing, business, and creative industries. For African students, USW provides a more affordable UK study option compared to London institutions, with lower living costs in South Wales.

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Funding Coverage

£2,500 tuition fee reduction only; does not cover living expenses, accommodation, travel, or visa costs

Eligibility Criteria

International fee-paying students from eligible African, Latin American, South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian, Turkish, and Caribbean countries enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes (excluding HND and Foundation Degree students)

Required Documents

Standard university admission documents; no separate scholarship application required

Application Process

1) Apply for eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at USW, 2) Submit through university direct application or UCAS for undergraduates, 3) Meet admission and international fee-paying requirements, 4) Receive automatic scholarship consideration if eligible

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Chancellor's International Development Scholarship does not require a separate application. You are automatically considered when you apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of South Wales, meet the admission requirements, and confirm your international fee-paying status.
The scholarship information does not specify a separate deadline. You should apply for admission to the University of South Wales as early as possible. The scholarship is confirmed available for February 2025, September 2025, and February 2026 intakes. Contact the university directly for specific course application deadlines.
No. The scholarship provides only a £2,500 reduction in tuition fees. You must arrange additional funding to cover remaining tuition costs, living expenses (approximately £12,000–15,000 annually), accommodation, travel to the UK, and visa fees. This is a partial fee reduction, not a fully funded award.
Yes. Zimbabwe is explicitly listed among eligible African countries. All 54 African nations qualify, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, and all other SADC member states. You must be classified as an international fee-paying student and enrolling in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme (not HND or Foundation Degree).
The scholarship is not described as competitive. It appears to be awarded automatically to all eligible students who meet admission requirements, enrol in an eligible programme, and are from specified regions. There is no limited number of awards stated, suggesting high success rates for qualified applicants from eligible countries.
The information provided does not specify whether this scholarship can be combined with other awards. You should contact the University of South Wales international office directly to inquire about stacking scholarships or receiving additional external funding alongside the £2,500 Chancellor's International Development Scholarship.

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