Funding application deadline:
18 Aug 2026
To apply for this scholarship you must submit your application on the scholarship providers website by this date.
University of Essex Early-bird Discount
Scholarship information
If you're an international student paying overseas fees, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £1,000. The discount is available to students studying at undergraduate, Masters or PhD level. The discount will only be applied to the 2026-27 tuition fee, for the first year of full-time study.
Details of the awards available under this scheme are as follows:
| Period of entry | Discount amount and payment deadline |
| October 2026 | £1,000 discount provided you pay your full 2026-2027 tuition fee by 19 August 2026 |
| January 2027 | £1,000 discount provided you pay your full 2026-2027 tuition fee by 15 January 2027 |
| April 2027 | £1,000 discount provided you pay your full 2026-2027 tuition fee by 31 January 2027 |