Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship (Environmental and Life Sciences)
Value of Award
All tuition fees
Eligible Intake
September 2026 or January 2027
Number of Awards
15
Awarding Institution
University Of Southampton
Overview
About the Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits and Financial Coverage
How to Apply
Application Timeline and Deadlines
Selection Process
FAQ
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Overview
Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship (Environmental and Life Sciences)
About the Scholarship
The Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship at the University of Southampton is designed to encourage students from ethnic minority backgrounds to pursue postgraduate education in the fields of Environmental and Life Sciences. This program not only aims to enhance diversity within the university but also to support students financially by covering their total tuition fees. In offering these scholarships, the university seeks to promote equal opportunities and foster an inclusive academic atmosphere.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship, applicants must be UK-domiciled students from ethnic minority backgrounds pursuing a full-time or part-time master's degree at the University of Southampton. The scholarship is open to applicants across various disciplines, including Conservation, Geography, Earth Sciences, Marine Science, and Psychology. Furthermore, candidates must not be receiving any other external scholarships at the time of application. The selection process involves evaluating academic merit and potential contributions to the university community.
Benefits and Financial Coverage
The Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support by covering all tuition fees for eligible students. This allows recipients to focus on their studies without the burden of financial stress. The scholarship is aimed at fostering diversity and promoting access to higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds, thereby enhancing the learning environment at the University of Southampton.
How to Apply
Complete and submit the online application form available on the University of Southampton's scholarship page.
Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Prepare to provide necessary documentation as requested.
For those who submit their program application before 3 July, scholarship applications are due by 5 July 2026 at 5pm UK time.
For applications made after 3 July, the scholarship application deadline is 31 August 2026 at 5pm UK time.
Keep an eye on your email for confirmation and further instructions following your application.
Application Timeline and Deadlines
The application timeline for the Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship includes important deadlines. If you submit your program application before 3 July, the scholarship application must be completed by 5 July 2026 at 5pm UK time. For applicants submitting their program application after this date, the deadline to apply for the scholarship is 31 August 2026 at 5pm UK time. All application outcomes will be communicated after these deadlines.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Postgraduate Taught Diversity Scholarship is competitive. It consists of several stages aimed at ensuring a fair assessment of all applications. Initially, eligibility criteria will be reviewed, followed by scoring and ranking of the supportive statement provided by candidates. Subsequently, a shortlist will be made based on a balanced representation across disciplines. Finally, a dedicated scholarship panel will make the ultimate selection of awardees, and their decision will be final.
FAQs
The scholarship is available to UK-domiciled students from ethnic minority backgrounds pursuing a master's degree at the University of Southampton.
The scholarship covers all tuition fees for eligible students.
Eligible programs include those in Conservation, Geography, Earth Sciences, Marine Science, Psychology, Health Sciences, and Allied Health Science.
The application deadline is either 5 July 2026 or 31 August 2026, depending on when you submitted your program application.
There are a total of 15 scholarships available.
Yes, but you cannot receive an external scholarship concurrently with this scholarship.
Yes, not all applications will be successful as the selection process is competitive.
Late applications will not be accepted, and you will need to wait for the next application cycle.
