About the ScholarshipThe University of Derby offers the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship to self-funding international postgraduate students.Award Value£2,000 towards first year tuition fees.Eligibility CriteriaMust be self-funding overseas fee paying studentMust be studying full-time taught/MRes programme at UK Derby campusStarting in January 2026, September 2026, or January 2027Must meet all entry conditionsTerms and ConditionsCan be combined with £1,000 Full Payment DiscountFirst year of study onlyAccelerated programmes and PhD/MPhil not eligibleStudents fully sponsored by third party not eligibleCannot be combined with GREAT, Chevening, Commonwealth or other government scholarshipsIf eligible for both VC Scholarship and Alumni Discount, only higher value awardedApplication ProcessAutomatic - awarded upon enrolment if eligibility criteria met. Will be stated on CAS letter.Selection CriteriaAutomatically awarded to all eligible students meeting criteria.