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University of Southampton Scholarships 2027: Global Excellence & Chevening Awards

The University of Southampton offers international students tuition fee reductions through automatic Global Excellence Scholarships and fully funded Chevening awards for 2027 entry.

October 12, 2026

Quick Overview

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
University/OrgUniversity of Southampton
Degree LevelUndergraduate, Masters
Funding TypeFully Funded, Partial Funding
Fields of StudyMost eligible full-time undergraduate and postgraduate master's programmes

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Overview

The University of Southampton Scholarships 2027 provide financial support for international students from Zimbabwe and across Africa pursuing undergraduate and master’s degrees in the United Kingdom. The scheme includes automatic £3,000 tuition fee reductions through the Global Excellence Scholarships and comprehensive fully funded awards through the Chevening partnership.

Southampton has confirmed that updated 2027 scholarship information will be published during autumn 2026. This guide explains the current award structure based on the University’s confirmed scheme, with specific notes where 2027 details remain pending.

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Scholarship Types and Benefits

Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  • Award: £3,000 reduction in first-year tuition fees
  • Method: Automatic consideration for eligible students—no separate application
  • Payment: Applied directly to tuition fees, not paid to the student
  • Combination: Can be combined with other eligible Southampton awards, provided total does not exceed 100% of tuition fees

Postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  • Award: £3,000 toward first-year tuition fees
  • Availability: 83 scholarships in the most recent published round
  • Basis: First-come, first-served for eligible students who meet deposit conditions
  • Exclusions: Students from China, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam apply through separate country-specific Excellence Scholarships instead
  • Combination rule: May be reduced to 50% of normal value if another scholarship is awarded

Chevening–Southampton Scholarship

For African students requiring full financial support, the Chevening–Southampton partnership provides comprehensive funding for one-year master’s degrees:

  • Full university tuition fees
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Economy-class travel to and from the UK
  • Arrival and departure allowances
  • One UK visa application cost
  • Tuberculosis testing contribution where required
  • Travel support for Chevening events

Applicants who select Southampton as their first-choice institution may receive additional consideration through the partnership award.

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Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  • International student liable for overseas tuition fees
  • Conditional or unconditional offer for eligible full-time undergraduate programme
  • Beginning study in Year 1 (not available for foundation programmes)
  • In-person study at Southampton UK campus (excludes Malaysia and Delhi campuses)
  • Not available for distance-learning courses

Postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  • International student paying overseas tuition fees
  • Conditional or unconditional offer for eligible full-time, in-person master’s programme
  • Self-funded status
  • Meeting tuition fee deposit requirement
  • Satisfying academic and admission requirements

Note for Zimbabwean and SADC applicants: The general Global Excellence Scholarship is available to students from your region. The exclusion list specifically names China, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam only.

Chevening–Southampton Scholarship

  • Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (Zimbabwe and most SADC nations are eligible)
  • Undergraduate degree qualifying for UK master’s entry
  • Degree completed at least two years before application deadline
  • Minimum 2,800 hours of work experience after undergraduate degree
  • Commitment to return home for at least two years after scholarship
  • Three different eligible UK master’s course applications
  • At least one qualifying unconditional offer obtained

Eligible work experience includes full-time or part-time employment, voluntary work, and paid or unpaid internships.

Application Deadlines

Scholarship Deadline Status
Undergraduate Global Excellence No separate scholarship deadline; follow undergraduate admission deadlines. 2027-specific information pending.
Postgraduate Global Excellence 2027 deadline not yet published; page update expected autumn 2026. Current scheme operates first-come, first-served after deposit payment.
Chevening–Southampton Application opened: 2026-08-04; Deadline: 2026-10-06 11:00 UTC; Interviews: March–April 2027; Results: from mid-June 2027; University offer deadline: 2027-07-08 17:00 UK time

How to Apply

Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  1. Select an eligible full-time undergraduate programme and confirm entry requirements
  2. Submit undergraduate admission application with all required documents
  3. Receive conditional or unconditional offer from Southampton
  4. Meet academic and fee-status requirements automatically—no additional scholarship form

Successful recipients are notified by email after automatic identification.

Postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

  1. Choose eligible full-time, in-person master’s programme
  2. Submit admission application with complete documentation
  3. Receive conditional or unconditional offer
  4. Meet scholarship conditions including tuition fee deposit requirement
  5. Automatic consideration—no separate scholarship application

Awards are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all scholarships are distributed.

Chevening–Southampton Scholarship

  1. Verify Chevening nationality, education, work experience, and return-home eligibility
  2. Select three eligible UK master’s programmes, including Southampton as first choice for partnership consideration
  3. Complete Chevening online application in your own words—AI-generated answers are explicitly prohibited
  4. Apply separately for University of Southampton admission (Chevening application does not replace this)
  5. If shortlisted, upload education documents and reference letters, then attend interview
  6. Obtain qualifying unconditional offer and submit through Chevening system by deadline

Required Documents

Southampton Excellence Scholarships: Use information supplied through admission process:

  • Academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Secondary school certificates (undergraduate) or bachelor’s degree certificate (postgraduate)
  • English language proficiency proof where required
  • Personal statement
  • Academic or professional references
  • CV or résumé for relevant postgraduate programmes
  • Passport or identification documents

Chevening applications: Initial submission requires education and work history plus two referee contact details. Interview stage requires undergraduate degree certificate, photo identification, and two reference letters.

Important Notes for 2027 Applicants

Southampton has explicitly stated that scholarship pages will be updated for 2027 entry during autumn 2026. Do not rely on previous cycle dates as current deadlines. Check official pages regularly for confirmed 2027 information, particularly for:

  • Final award values and conditions
  • Number of available scholarships
  • Specific deposit deadlines for postgraduate awards
  • Any changes to eligible programmes or nationalities

Early admission and acceptance may be advantageous for first-come, first-served postgraduate awards once the 2027 round opens.

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Funding Coverage

Undergraduate and postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarships: £3,000 tuition fee reduction. Chevening–Southampton: full tuition fees, monthly living allowance, economy travel to/from UK, arrival/departure allowances, visa cost, TB testing contribution, and event travel support.

Eligibility Criteria

International students paying overseas fees with conditional/unconditional offers for eligible full-time programmes. Undergraduate: Year 1 entry, in-person UK campus. Postgraduate: self-funded, deposit paid; excludes students from China, India, Nigeria, Thailand, Vietnam who have separate country-specific awards. Chevening: eligible country citizenship, undergraduate degree completed 2+ years before deadline, 2,800+ hours post-degree work experience, return-home commitment.

Required Documents

Academic transcripts, degree certificates, English proficiency proof, personal statement, references, CV, passport/ID. Chevening additionally requires referee contact details initially, then degree certificate, photo ID, and two reference letters at interview stage.

Application Process

Excellence Scholarships: apply for admission, receive offer, meet conditions—automatic consideration. Chevening: verify eligibility, select three courses with Southampton as first choice for partnership, complete Chevening application, apply separately to Southampton, submit documents and attend interview if shortlisted, obtain unconditional offer by deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarships are awarded automatically to eligible students after admission. You must meet the conditions (including deposit payment for postgraduates) but no additional scholarship form is required under the current scheme.
Yes, in some cases. Southampton allows certain awards to be combined provided the total does not exceed 100% of tuition fees. The exact combination rules vary by scholarship. For the postgraduate award, it may be reduced to 50% of its value before combining with another scholarship.
The University has not yet published separate 2027 deadlines. The postgraduate scholarship page will be updated in autumn 2026. The current postgraduate scheme operates first-come, first-served after deposit payment, so early admission is advisable. Undergraduate applicants should follow their programme admission deadlines.
Yes. The general Global Excellence Scholarship is available to international students except those specifically from China, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam, who have separate country-specific awards. Zimbabwean and other SADC applicants are eligible for the general award.
Chevening provides full tuition fees, monthly living allowance, economy-class travel to and from the UK, arrival and departure allowances, one UK visa application cost, tuberculosis testing contribution where required, and travel support for Chevening events. The Southampton partnership may give additional consideration to applicants who choose Southampton as their first-choice institution.
No. Chevening explicitly prohibits using AI-generated answers in the scholarship application. You must write your responses yourself. Applications are assessed on leadership experience, professional relationships, course choices, and career plans.

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