What the funding covers
- £10,000 towards tuition fees for one year of study.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | You, less £10,000 |
| Living costs | You |
Who can apply
- International (non-EU) fee status, paying your own fees.
- An offer for a full-time taught master's in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences starting in January 2027, in subjects such as education, English, history, international relations, journalism, languages, law, politics, psychology and social policy.
- Online and blended programmes, PG Diplomas, PG Certificates, the PGDE and the MSW Social Work are not eligible.
- Awarded on merit: excellent academic results plus relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union.
Documents you will need
- An application for an eligible full-time January 2027 master's in Humanities & Social Sciences
- An offer of a place: offer holders are considered for the scholarship automatically
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible January 2027 master's at Strathclyde.
- There is no separate scholarship application: every eligible international offer holder is considered automatically.
- The deadline is 30 November 2026. The faculty's decision is final.
Before you apply: things to know
- You can hold only one Strathclyde scholarship per academic year.
- The award is lost if you defer to a later year or change programme or faculty after enrolling.
- Holders are expected to take part in student ambassador activities.
- This round is for January 2027 starts only.
Common questions
Do I need to apply for the Strathclyde Dean's International Excellence Scholarship?
No. Every eligible international offer holder for a January 2027 Humanities & Social Sciences master's is considered automatically.
How much is it worth?
£10,000 towards tuition fees for one year.
What is the deadline?
30 November 2026 for the January 2027 intake.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Nov 30, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Sep 7, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Sep 21, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Oct 5, 2026 · NOWWrite the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Oct 19, 2026 · NOWOrder transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Nov 2, 2026 · NOWSecond draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Nov 16, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Nov 23, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Nov 30, 2026Deadline