2025 University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship in UK

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International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025

Eligible Degree

Undergraduate degree programs (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) at the University of Sheffield.

Brief Overview

The University of Sheffield offers 75 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships for new international students starting their undergraduate studies in autumn 2025. Each scholarship is valued at £10,000 and applied as a tuition fee discount.

Details of the Scholarship

  • Host Institution: University of Sheffield
  • Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Eligible Countries: International students (overseas fee status)
  • Number of Scholarships: 75
  • Scholarship Value: £10,000 tuition fee discount
  • Program Start Date: Autumn 2025

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  1. Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Sheffield (excluding Medicine and Dentistry).
  2. Be classified as self-funded and eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee.
  3. Commence their degree in program year 1 or 2 at the University of Sheffield.
  4. Not be a sponsored student, except for loans that must be fully repaid.
  5. Fulfill the academic and scholarship-specific criteria.
  6. Maintain a minimum score of 60% and earn at least 120 credits annually for scholarship renewal.
  7. Agree to the terms of the award, including limitations on deferrals, intercalations, and program changes.

Scholarship Values

  • £10,000 applied as a tuition fee discount in the first year.
  • Renewable each academic year (up to four years) upon meeting the eligibility criteria.

Required Documents

  1. Completed undergraduate program application at the University of Sheffield.
  2. Scholarship application form submitted via the applicant login portal.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

  1. Submit an application for an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Sheffield.
  2. Receive an offer of admission and use the applicant login details to access the scholarship application form.
  3. Complete the scholarship application form and submit it before the deadline.

Selection Criteria

  1. Evidence of excellence and initiative in educational, voluntary, or extracurricular activities.
  2. Clear connection between achievements, the chosen course, and future ambitions.
  3. A strong academic profile.

Deadline

  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 1:00 PM (UK time), Tuesday, April 22, 2025
  • Scholarship Winners Announcement: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • Course Offer Acceptance Deadline: 4:00 PM (UK time), Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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