Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship Round 2

There are 40 scholarships available to international students applying to study an undergraduate or postgraduate master's degree in an arts or humanities subject. Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

Awards for undergraduates will cover each year of study, and awards for postgraduates will cover the first year of study.

Deadline to apply:

• 7 April 2026, 5pm (UK time) for first round
• 30 June 2026, 5pm (UK time) for second round 

Eligibility

To get this scholarship you must:

• apply and receive an offer to study for an eligible University of Southampton course
• exceed your course entry requirements
• not receive any external sponsorship covering 100% of the tuition fees
• be an international student paying the overseas fee

Check if you will pay the Overseas fee.

This global talent scholarship is not available to students studying:  

• on PGCert, PGDip, Foundation or PGR courses
• on Distance Learning courses
• with a partner institution  
• at our campus in Malaysia
• on Study Abroad courses
• as an exchange or partner student
• on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses
• only pre-sessional English – pre-sessional English students with an offer to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level can still apply 

How to apply

To apply for this global talent scholarship:

1. apply for an eligible undergraduate or a postgraduate course at the University of Southampton
2. complete and submit the online application form by:

• 7 April 2026, 5pm (UK time) for the first round
• 30 June 2026, 5pm (UK time) for the second round

Apply now

We cannot accept late applications. 

We will contact first round applicants by 8 May and second round applicants by 31 July to confirm the outcome of your scholarship application. 

If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with an attached letter.

How we award scholarships

There are 5 stages to the shortlisting process.   

1. we check that you meet the eligibility criteria, and score and rank your academic qualifications stated on your UCAS or Postgraduate application form
2. we shortlist candidates from across the world to recognise global talent and support a diverse university community, inclusive of applicants from Least Developed Countries, Low Income or Lower Middle Income countries
3. we shortlist candidates across both our School of Humanities and Winchester School of Art to recognise academic excellence in all subject areas
4. we score and rank the supporting statement you provide on your application form  
5. a panel, chaired by the Dean of Arts and Humanities, or their nominated representative, will decide on who gets the scholarships 

Please note this is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful. The decision of the scholarship panel is final.