Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship
Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship: One tuition reduction capped at the actual fee if lower than £12,000. Deadline: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated).
- Provider
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)
- Region
- Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
- Funding
- One tuition reduction capped at the actual fee if lower than £12,000. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. Cannot combine with another Royal Holloway tuition-fee scholarship/discount; highest-value award applies.
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)
Key eligibility criteria
- Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
About the Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship (2026)
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship 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 Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship 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.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-professor-mike-walker-obe-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)
Provider deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship?+
Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
What funding does the Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship offer?+
Listed funding: One tuition reduction capped at the actual fee if lower than £12,000. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. Cannot combine with another Royal Holloway tuition-fee scholarship/discount; highest-value award applies.. 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: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). 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.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-professor-mike-walker-obe-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Offer for one of the listed computing/security MSc programmes; minimum UK 2:1 equivalent; first Masters; demonstrated financial need; full or part-time.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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