Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027: £8,000 Uk

Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027: £8,000 for International Students

If you finished your first degree with outstanding grades, or you are about to finish secondary school with top marks, the University of Dundee in Scotland has a scholarship that could cut thousands of pounds from your tuition bill. The Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027 is open to international students starting a Bachelor's degree or a taught Master's degree in January 2027, and there is no separate scholarship form. Dundee assesses every eligible applicant automatically from the course application.

For the January 2027 intake, the award is worth £8,000 off tuition fees for a taught Master's degree and £7,500 per year of study for a Bachelor's degree, up to £37,500 across a five year degree. The closing dates are Friday 29 January 2027 for postgraduate applicants and Saturday 30 January 2027 for undergraduate applicants, both at 23:59 UK time.

One warning matters. Teaching starts before those closing dates: Master's programmes start on Monday 11 January 2027, and Bachelor's programmes start on Tuesday 19 January 2027. International applicants who need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies and a UK Student visa should apply for their course as early as possible, not in the final week.

What the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship Is Worth

The value depends on your level of study and entry date. The January 2027 entry carries the larger awards, and the September 2027 entry a smaller one.

• Postgraduate taught Master's, January 2027 entry: £8,000 tuition fee discount. If your Master's programme runs for more than 12 months with a full year of tuition due in each year, the discount can apply in each year.
• Undergraduate Bachelor's, January 2027 entry: £7,500 per year of study, for up to five years, a maximum of £37,500 in total.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate, September 2027 entry: £3,000. Undergraduates can receive it for up to five years, a maximum of £15,000 in total.
• Postgraduate, January 2028 entry: £3,000, closing on Sunday 30 January 2028.

The award is a tuition fee discount, not a cash payment. Nothing is paid into your bank account. If you have already paid your tuition fees in full before the award is confirmed, Dundee will refund the value to you after you enrol, or transfer it to your university accommodation account balance if you prefer.

This is a partial funding award, not a fully funded scholarship. It does not cover living costs, accommodation, flights, visa fees or the Immigration Health Surcharge. You still need to show you can fund the rest of your studies when you apply for your visa.

Who Can Apply for the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship

Dundee checks your eligibility at the offer stage. Nigerian applicants are covered: eligibility rests on international fee status, and Dundee includes Nigeria among the countries whose students can hold its international scholarships. You must meet every condition below.

• Hold an offer for an eligible full time, on campus programme. Medicine and Dentistry are excluded at undergraduate level.
• Be classified as an international fee paying student, as confirmed in your offer letter.
• For a Bachelor's degree, achieve AAB at A level or above, or an equivalent qualification. Dundee decides all equivalencies at its own discretion.
• For a taught Master's degree, hold a UK first class degree or an equivalent qualification.
• For January 2027 entry, your programme fee must be at least £21,800 a year for an undergraduate programme, or at least £22,250 for a postgraduate taught programme.
• For September 2027 entry, the fee thresholds are lower: at least £19,450 a year for an undergraduate programme, or at least £19,900 for a postgraduate taught programme.
• Submit your final academic qualifications as evidence. Awards cannot be made on the basis of predicted grades.

Two groups are not eligible: students who apply through International College Dundee, and students whose tuition fees are paid in full by an external sponsorship body, unless there is an agreement to that effect. Clearing applicants are eligible.

Key Dates and Deadlines for the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship

Plan around the teaching start dates, not just the closing dates: a visa application takes weeks, and the closing date falls after teaching has already started for the January 2027 intake.

• Monday 11 January 2027: taught Master's programmes start, January 2027 intake.
• Tuesday 19 January 2027: Bachelor's programmes start, January 2027 intake.
• Friday 29 January 2027 at 23:59 UK time: Global Excellence Scholarship closes for postgraduate applicants, January 2027 entry.
• Saturday 30 January 2027 at 23:59 UK time: Global Excellence Scholarship closes for undergraduate applicants, January 2027 entry.
• Saturday 11 September 2027: Bachelor's programmes start, September 2027 intake.
• Thursday 14 October 2027 at 23:59 UK time: Global Excellence Scholarship closes for September 2027 entry.
• Sunday 30 January 2028: Global Excellence Scholarship closes for postgraduate applicants, January 2028 entry.

How to Apply for the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship

There is no separate scholarship form and no scholarship essay. You apply for your degree, and Dundee does the rest.

1. Choose an eligible programme. Pick a full time, on campus Bachelor's or taught Master's programme starting in January 2027 or September 2027, and check that its tuition fee meets the threshold.
2. Submit your course application. Apply through the University of Dundee applicant portal, and upload your final academic qualifications. Do not expect an award decision until Dundee has verified your completed qualification.
3. Receive your offer. Dundee's admissions team checks your eligibility at the initial offer stage. Make sure everything you submit is correct and complete, because the award is based on that information.
4. Watch your eVision applicant portal. All communication about the scholarship comes through eVision.
5. Accept your offer and prepare your visa. Once your place and your award are confirmed, move quickly on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, your proof of funds and your UK Student visa application.

Check the course page for the English language requirement for your chosen course, because it varies by programme.

What the Award Does Not Cover

• It covers tuition fees only, as a discount. It is not a living allowance, and it does not pay for accommodation, food, books, travel or health costs.
• It does not cover the UK Student visa fee or the Immigration Health Surcharge.
• It is only paid in the years in which full tuition fees are paid, and Dundee can remove it if you repeat a year or change your programme or fee status.

Combining the Award With Other Dundee Scholarships

You may hold more than one Dundee scholarship, but the combined total cannot exceed 50 percent of your tuition fee.

• Can be combined: the Alumni Scholarship, or the Alumni and Family Scholarship. The Alumni and Family Scholarship for January 2027 entry is worth £1,500 to £3,000 and closes on Friday 29 January 2027.
• Cannot be combined: the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship, or GEMS.
• Cannot be combined: named external scholarships, including the Chevening Scholarship, the Commonwealth Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship.

A Second Option for African Applicants

If you are domiciled in Africa and you do not meet the academic bar for the Global Excellence Scholarship, Dundee has a second automatic award. The Vice Chancellor's Africa Scholarship is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants who are permanently domiciled in Africa, hold international fee status, and hold an offer for an eligible programme. For the 2026 to 2027 academic year, it is worth £6,500 in the entry year and £4,000 in each subsequent year of study, up to a maximum of £22,500. Like the Global Excellence Scholarship, it needs no separate application.

One rule connects the two awards. If you meet the academic criteria for the Global Excellence Scholarship before enrolment, Dundee will award the Global Excellence Scholarship in place of the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship. You cannot hold both. Scholarship guides list the January 2027 closing date as Sunday 31 January 2027 at 23:59 UK time. Confirm it on the official page.

Common Mistakes That Cost Applicants This Award

• Applying with predicted grades only. Dundee cannot confirm the award until it has verified your final qualification. Submit your completed results as soon as you have them.
• Choosing a programme below the fee threshold. If your course fee is below £21,800 for an undergraduate programme or £22,250 for a postgraduate programme in January 2027, the award does not apply, however strong your grades are.
• Waiting until the closing date. Teaching starts on 11 January 2027 for Master's students and 19 January 2027 for undergraduates. If you apply late, there may not be enough time for an offer, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies and a visa decision.
• Assuming the award covers living costs. It is a tuition fee discount only. Budget separately for accommodation, food, travel and health costs in Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship

Do I need a separate application for the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship?

No. There is no separate scholarship form. Dundee assesses your eligibility automatically from your course application and your final academic qualifications, and confirms the award through the eVision applicant portal.

Is the Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship fully funded?

No. It is a partial tuition fee discount: £8,000 for a taught Master's degree starting in January 2027, £7,500 per year for a Bachelor's degree starting in January 2027, and £3,000 for September 2027 entry. It does not cover living costs, accommodation, flights or visa fees.

What happens if I defer my entry to Dundee?

If you defer within the same academic year, the scholarship can move with you. If you defer to a new academic year, the scholarship cannot be deferred, and your eligibility will be reassessed. For September 2027 entry, the award drops to £3,000.

Start Your Dundee Application Now

The Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027 rewards strong grades with a simple process and a serious discount, with no extra essay and no extra form. The January 2027 intake offers the largest awards, £8,000 for a taught Master's degree and £7,500 per year for a Bachelor's degree, but the window is short and teaching starts soon. Apply for your course now, upload your final results, and check your eVision portal for the award decision.

If January 2027 is too soon, the September 2027 entry offers a £3,000 award with a closing date of Thursday 14 October 2027. Either way, start with the official pages below, confirm your programme fee and your eligibility, and submit your course application early.

Official links:

• Global Excellence Scholarship, January 2027 entry, University of Dundee
• Global Excellence Scholarship, September 2027 entry, University of Dundee
• Key Facts: Global Excellence Scholarship, University of Dundee
• Key Facts: Vice Chancellor's Regional Scholarships, University of Dundee
• Alumni and Family Scholarship, January 2027, University of Dundee

All facts were verified against the official University of Dundee scholarship pages and key facts documents. Deadlines and values can change, so confirm them on the official pages linked above before you apply.