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Swansea International Excellence Scholarships

Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Swansea International Excellence Scholarships: Tuition fee reduction. Deadline: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT.

Provider
Swansea University
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.
Funding
Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award.
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT

Key eligibility criteria

  • Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.

About the Swansea International Excellence Scholarships (2026)

## Eligibility Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies. ## Who this may suit - **Ethiopia:** None - **Mozambique:** None - **Nigeria:** None - **Kenya:** None ## Funding Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. ## Language Meet the English-language requirements for the admitted degree; no award-specific score is stated. ## Deadline 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT Official primary page now links January/March 2027 applications; supersedes stale search snippet saying opening in autumn. Check the official page before applying; conditions and dates can change.

Swansea International Excellence Scholarships eligibility

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  • Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.

Swansea International Excellence Scholarships 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 Swansea International Excellence Scholarships 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.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/international-excellence-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 applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.. 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: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Swansea International Excellence Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      2 Dec 2025

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      31 May 2026

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      29 Aug 2026

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

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      28 Oct 2026

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

    5. Provider deadline
      27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT

      Provider deadline information: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. 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

    Rechecked against official source https://www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/international-excellence-scholarships/ on 30 Oct 2026 (audience package 29 Oct 2026, EU-016). Conditional eligibility; one programme family.
    Last checked 10/30/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Swansea International Excellence Scholarships?+

    Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.

    What funding does the Swansea International Excellence Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award.. 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: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. 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.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/international-excellence-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Overseas-fee applicant holding undergraduate/taught postgraduate offer; academic excellence or potential; submit correct ordinary-residence form. Undergraduate second-year continuation requires full first-year award and 70% average.; Residency: Application region follows ordinary residence over previous five years, excluding residence only for studies.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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