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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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)
Swansea International Excellence Scholarships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out2 Dec 2025
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out31 May 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out29 Aug 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out28 Oct 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline27 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.
Ready to apply?
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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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