The University of Sheffield, one of the UK’s leading research institutions, is offering the International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship 2025 for international students commencing full-time taught Master’s degrees in September 2025.
This prestigious award is aimed at high-achieving students from around the globe who are self-funding their studies and have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential.
Scholarship Value
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Award Amount: £10,000
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Number of Scholarships: 75 available
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Coverage: Tuition fees only
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Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
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Notification of Results: June 11, 2025
Key Highlights
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Host Country: United Kingdom
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Eligible Programs: Full-time postgraduate taught programs (including MArch) starting in autumn 2025
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Ineligible Programs:
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Distance learning
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Dual degrees with partner institutions
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Erasmus Mundus and Crossways
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Higher clinical fee programs (e.g., Orthodontics, Endodontics)
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Sheffield International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
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Be classified as an international fee-paying student.
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Hold an unconditional or conditional offer for a full-time taught Master’s program at Sheffield.
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Self-fund their education (students receiving funding from external sponsors are not eligible).
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Not be receiving other significant University of Sheffield awards (e.g., GREAT Scholarship or International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship).
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Show a strong academic record and outstanding achievements beyond the classroom—whether academic, voluntary, or professional.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Apply for admission to an eligible postgraduate taught program at the University of Sheffield.
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Receive an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline.
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Complete the online scholarship application form using the official portal.
📅 Deadline to Apply: May 12, 2025
📢 Winners Announced: June 11, 2025
