Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship January 2027
Offered by University of Portsmouth
Location
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Funding
Partially Funded
Study level
Master's, Undergraduate
Field of study
All Fields
Application deadline
November 2, 2026
About This Scholarship
The University of Portsmouth Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship provides financial support to eligible international students beginning an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at the University of Portsmouth in January 2027.
The scholarship is designed for academically strong international students who will be studying as self-funded students and who meet the University's eligibility requirements. Rather than providing a separate living allowance, the award is provided as a £5,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study.
The scholarship is merit-based and forms part of the University of Portsmouth's international student funding opportunities. Eligible applicants must have applied for an appropriate course and accepted their academic offer by the relevant deadline. Candidates must also complete the required scholarship application as part of the University's application process.
For students considering postgraduate or undergraduate study in the United Kingdom, the scholarship can reduce the overall tuition cost of the first year and provide financial assistance while they begin their studies at Portsmouth.
The award does not cover all university and living expenses, so applicants should make separate financial arrangements for costs such as accommodation, food, transportation, visa expenses, health-related costs and other personal expenses.
1. Eligibility
The scholarship is intended for new international students who will be assessed as overseas students for tuition-fee purposes.
Applicants must satisfy the University's scholarship and admission conditions.
Key eligibility requirements include:
Applicants must be international students assessed as overseas students for tuition-fee purposes.
Applicants must be self-funded.
Applicants must apply for an eligible full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught course.
Applicants must be new students who have not previously studied at the University of Portsmouth.
Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements of their selected programme.
Applicants must complete the required Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship application.
Applicants must meet the relevant application deadline.
The scholarship is therefore not intended for students who have previously studied at Portsmouth or for students whose tuition is being fully funded by another organisation.
2. Eligible Study Levels
The scholarship is available for eligible programmes at two major study levels:
Students applying for postgraduate research programmes should not assume that the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship applies to them, as the University's current terms distinguish postgraduate taught study from postgraduate research funding.
Applicants should check the eligibility of their specific course before submitting their application.
3. Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive a £5,000 reduction in tuition fees.
The award is applied to the student's first year of study.
This means that the scholarship does not provide £5,000 as a cash payment to the student. Instead, the amount is deducted from the applicable tuition fees.
The scholarship can therefore reduce the amount an eligible international student needs to pay toward first-year tuition.
The award does not automatically cover:
Accommodation.
Food and daily living expenses.
Flights.
Visa costs.
Personal expenses.
Local transportation.
Other costs not included in the tuition fee.
Applicants should therefore calculate their total expected cost of studying in the UK and make sure they have sufficient funding beyond the scholarship.
4. How the £5,000 Reduction Works
The scholarship is a tuition-fee reduction rather than a recurring monthly stipend.
For example, if an eligible student's first-year tuition fee is £20,000, a £5,000 scholarship reduction would reduce the tuition amount payable for that year to £15,000, subject to the University's applicable fee and scholarship terms.
The actual amount payable will depend on the student's programme and tuition fee.
The University states that the scholarship reduction is effective at registration and applies only to the first year.
5. Merit-Based Selection
The Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship is merit-based.
Applicants therefore need to demonstrate strong academic potential and satisfy the University's academic requirements for their selected programme.
Meeting the basic eligibility requirements does not necessarily mean that every applicant will receive the scholarship. Applications are considered by the University's scholarship panel.
Candidates should therefore ensure that their academic application is complete and that the scholarship application clearly presents their qualifications and suitability.
6. Eligible Courses
The scholarship may be relevant to students applying for a broad range of academic programmes at Portsmouth.
Depending on the programme and the University's current eligibility conditions, international students may explore subjects such as:
Business and management.
Accounting and finance.
Engineering.
Computing.
Law.
Psychology.
Biological sciences.
Environmental sciences.
Health-related subjects.
Social sciences.
Humanities.
Creative and performing arts.
Education.
Other eligible undergraduate and postgraduate taught disciplines.
Because scholarship eligibility can vary by course, applicants should confirm that their specific programme is covered before relying on the award when planning their finances.
7. Application Process
Applicants should first apply for admission to an eligible University of Portsmouth programme.
The scholarship is connected to the university application process, and eligible candidates are required to complete the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship application form.
Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until after admission to investigate the scholarship.
The general process involves:
Selecting an eligible University of Portsmouth course.
Submitting an application for admission.
Meeting the academic requirements.
Receiving and accepting the relevant academic offer.
Completing the scholarship application as required.
Submitting the application before the stated scholarship deadline.
Waiting for the University's scholarship panel to assess applications.
Successful applicants are contacted by the University to confirm their scholarship status.
8. Documents and Academic Preparation
Applicants should make sure that their academic application is supported by the documents required for their chosen course.
Depending on the programme, applicants may need to provide:
Academic certificates.
Academic transcripts.
Proof of English-language proficiency where required.
Personal statement or supporting statement.
References where required.
Passport or other identification documentation.
Other programme-specific materials.
The exact admission requirements vary according to the selected course.
Applicants should therefore check their course requirements separately from the scholarship requirements.
9. Important Scholarship Conditions
There are several conditions applicants should understand before applying.
The scholarship:
Applies to the first year of study only.
Is provided as a tuition-fee reduction rather than a cash living allowance.
Is intended for eligible self-funded international students.
Is available only to students who meet the University's overseas-fee assessment requirements.
Is not normally combinable with another University scholarship, discount or fee offer.
Is not available to students who have previously studied at the University of Portsmouth.
The University's current information also states that the discounted fee is reflected in the student's Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after the applicable conditions have been satisfied.
10. Students Who Should Consider Other Funding
Because the scholarship covers only part of the total cost of studying in the UK, applicants who cannot independently finance their remaining tuition and living expenses should investigate additional funding options.
Students can consider:
External scholarships.
Government sponsorship.
Employer sponsorship.
Educational funding schemes.
Other University of Portsmouth scholarships for which they may separately qualify.
Applicants should be careful about combining awards because the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship cannot normally be combined with another scholarship, discount or fee offer from the University.
11. Application Deadline
For the January 2027 intake, applications for the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship are currently open.
The application deadline is:
2 November 2026
Applicants should ensure that they have completed the necessary admission and scholarship steps before the deadline.
Because the scholarship is linked to the University's admission process, students should not leave their course application until the final days of the scholarship period.
12. January 2027 Intake
The scholarship is specifically relevant to students planning to begin their studies at the University of Portsmouth in January 2027.
This provides an alternative entry point for international students who do not intend to begin university in the traditional September intake.
Applicants should confirm that their selected course is available for the January 2027 intake before applying.
Not every University programme necessarily starts in January, so course availability should be checked carefully.
13. Why the Scholarship Can Be Useful
The £5,000 reduction can make a meaningful difference to the first-year tuition cost for an international student.
Although it is not a fully funded scholarship, the award can reduce the initial financial burden associated with studying in the UK.
The opportunity may therefore be particularly relevant to students who:
Have strong academic records.
Are able to fund their remaining study and living expenses.
Want to study in the UK.
Are applying for a January 2027 intake.
Are considering an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.
Are applying as self-funded international students.
14. Important Note
Applicants should carefully distinguish this scholarship from other University of Portsmouth international awards.
The University's international scholarship portfolio includes several different funding opportunities, and eligibility can depend on nationality, course, academic level and intake.
The Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship specifically provides a £5,000 first-year tuition-fee reduction for eligible students.
Applicants should rely on the University's current scholarship page and the terms applicable to the January 2027 intake when making their application and financial plans.
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Funding: £5,000 tuition-fee reduction
Study Level: Bachelor's / Master's
Field: All eligible academic fields
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Intake: January 2027
Target Group: New self-funded international students
Application Link: Official University of Portsmouth International Scholarships website
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