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Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

£5,000 tuition discounts for eligible 2027 taught master’s entrants. Kenya and Nigeria qualify under domicile and whole-degree study requirements; consideration is automatic.

Provider
University of Bath
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.
Funding
£5,000 first-year tuition discount; discretionary, with no cash alternative.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.

About the Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. Bath Merit Scholarships offer a £5,000 tuition discount for the first year of eligible full-time, campus-based taught master’s courses starting in 2027. The participating faculties are Science, Engineering and Design, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Applicants must pay overseas fees, hold a qualifying offer, have at least a high UK 2:2 equivalent and never previously have studied at Bath. They must be permanently domiciled in an eligible country and have studied their entire qualifying degree there. Kenya and Nigeria are the African countries on the list. Eligibility depends on domicile and study location, not African citizenship alone. Excluded courses include MRes, integrated undergraduate master’s and integrated PhD routes, degree apprenticeships, MArch (Hons) Architecture, and the two Contemporary European Studies Euromasters routes. School of Management courses are outside this scheme. Other Bath funding, a full third-party tuition scholarship, or a Bath-partner sponsorship discount prevents receipt of this award. There is no separate scholarship form. Bath assesses the course application and emails successful candidates. To accept, meet admission conditions, accept the course offer and pay the deposit by the offer reply deadline. Applications for 2027 courses are open; follow the specific course deadline, not another scholarship’s rounds. The award cannot be deferred, claimed retrospectively or used for repeat/extension periods. It is not cash or living support. Changes to study or eligibility can reduce or withdraw it and may require repayment; publicity participation may be expected. Read the complete terms before accepting. Application timing No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline. Official information: https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/bath-merit-scholarships/ Application route: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-a-taught-postgraduate-course/ Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 eligibility

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  • Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.

Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/bath-merit-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.

      Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official 2027 scheme, six-page terms PDF, application instructions and admission timeline accessible. The timeline confirms 2027 course applications opened 3 September 2026. No separate scholarship form.
    Last checked 10/22/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28?+

    Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.

    What funding does the Bath Merit Scholarships 2027/28 offer?+

    Listed funding: £5,000 first-year tuition discount; discretionary, with no cash alternative.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/bath-merit-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Overseas-fee applicants permanently domiciled in a listed country, with their entire qualifying degree studied there, a high UK 2:2 equivalent and an eligible 2027 full-time campus-based taught master’s offer. Kenya and Nigeria are the listed African countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Apply by the chosen course’s deadline; most overseas course applications close 31 July 2027. Accept and pay the deposit by the individual offer reply deadline.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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