Keele University is pleased to announce the availability of the Postgraduate Global Scholarship 2025, a merit-based tuition fee reduction scheme for self-funded international students enrolling in eligible taught postgraduate programmes.
Keele University, located in Staffordshire, England, was founded in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire and became a full university in 1962. It was established with a mission to promote interdisciplinary education and address the social and economic needs of the post-war world. Known for its beautiful campus—the largest in the UK—and its strong sense of community, Keele has built a reputation for high-quality teaching, innovative research, and a commitment to global and social responsibility.
Table of Briefs
| Key Aspect | Details |
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| Scholarship Name | Postgraduate Global Scholarship 2025 |
| Provider | Keele University, UK |
| Eligibility | Self-funded international students registered on a taught postgraduate course |
| Value of Award | £3,000 – £5,000 (based on UG classification) |
| Mode of Disbursement | Tuition fee discount |
| Application Required? | No Automatic assessment |
| Eligible Start Dates | May 2025 (MBA only), September 2025, January 2026 |
| Not Eligible Courses | Medicine, PGCE, fully online programs |
| Other Limitations | Not available to funded students or those taking PG Certs, MPhil, PhDs |
Background
Keele University, known for its commitment to global education, offers the Postgraduate Global Scholarship 2025 to support talented international students pursuing taught postgraduate programmes. This scholarship provides a tuition fee discount based on undergraduate academic performance, helping alleviate the financial burden of international study and recognizing academic excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Postgraduate Global Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Nationality: Must be an international student confirmed as an overseas fee-payer.
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Funding: Must be self-funded. Students with external financial sponsorships (government, charities, private organizations) are not eligible.
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Study Level: Must be enrolled in a taught postgraduate programme leading to at least a Postgraduate Diploma.
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Start Date: Must commence studies in May 2025 (MBA only), September 2025, or January 2026.
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Campus: Must be studying on-campus at Keele University. Fully online courses are excluded.
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Course Exclusions: Students enrolled in Medicine, PGCE, or fully online programmes are ineligible.
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Programme Exceptions: Not applicable to Postgraduate Certificate, PhD, or MPhil students.
Special Note:
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For MA Social Work students receiving partial NHSBSA funding, the scholarship may apply to the unfunded portion.
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The award may be granted for both years of study in MSc Nursing and MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Benefits
The scholarship is automatically awarded based on the classification of your undergraduate degree (assessed using the university’s equivalence scale):
| Undergraduate Classification | Scholarship Value |
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| First Class (1st) | £5,000 |
| Upper Second Class (2:1) | £4,000 |
| Lower Second Class (2:2) | £3,000 |
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Provided as a tuition fee discount (no cash disbursement).
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Cannot replace any required deposit for enrolment.
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Can be combined only with the Keele Alumni Discount. The Alumni Discount (20%) is applied after the scholarship.
Application Process
One of the most appealing features of the Postgraduate Global Scholarship is its automatic consideration process. There’s no separate application required. Once you apply for an eligible postgraduate programme at Keele, your scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Open
Conclusion
The Postgraduate Global Scholarship 2025 is a generous, merit-based opportunity that significantly lowers tuition costs for international students. With a straightforward, automatic application process, it’s an ideal choice for self-funded students looking to study at one of the UK’s most student-centered universities. If you meet the criteria, make sure your undergraduate performance stands out and that your course selection aligns with the eligibility requirements.