If you're an international student, took your undergraduate degree overseas or in the UK and are self-funding your postgraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship as a discount on your tuition fee.
2025-2026 Eligibility
COUNTRY
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Pakistan
65% or above, where pass mark is 33%, or70% or above, where pass mark is 50%, or80% or above where the pass mark is 60%, orCGPA 3.00 or above
£5,000
Pakistan
63% or above, where pass mark is 33%, or 65% or above, where pass mark is 50%, or 75% or above where the pass mark is 60%, or CGPA 2.90 or above
£4,000
How to apply
If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form. The University will assess your eligibility based on the academic transcripts and certificates you submit with your application for your place at Essex.
Full details
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.
Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship - Terms and conditions for 2025-2026 entry (.pdf)
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.