The University of Exeter is happy to announce the Progression Scholarship, a prestigious financial award designed to support Exeter students graduating in Summer 2025 who wish to progress directly to a postgraduate taught or research programme at the University for the academic year 2025/2026.
The University of Exeter, located in South West England, traces its roots back to 1851 with the founding of the Exeter Schools of Art and Science. It officially gained university status in 1955 through a Royal Charter. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the UK’s leading universities, known for its strong focus on research, sustainability, and student satisfaction. With campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Table of Briefs
| Feature | Details |
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| Scholarship Name | University of Exeter Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship |
| Provider | University of Exeter |
| Eligibility | University of Exeter undergrad/postgrad finalists (Class of 2025) |
| Courses Covered | MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip, PGCE, MPhil, PhD |
| Exclusions | MA Education (Online), Law programmes by University of Law |
| Mode of Study | Full-time, part-time, online (most eligible) |
| Award Value | 20% reduction in first-year tuition fees |
| Duration | One-time award for first year only |
| Application Needed | No – Applied automatically |
| Deadline to Enrol | 31 August 2025 |
Background
The University of Exeter has a strong tradition of supporting academic excellence and encouraging its students to continue their education through postgraduate study. As part of this commitment, the Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship has been introduced to reward graduating students who choose to stay on and pursue a further qualification at the university.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship, you must:
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Be graduating from an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter in Summer 2025.
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Progress directly into a standalone postgraduate programme (taught or research) starting in the 2025/26 academic year.
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Meet all the entry requirements for your chosen postgraduate course.
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Enrol in a qualifying programme between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026.
This scholarship is open to Home and International students, and also includes online postgraduate programmes and PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). However, law courses delivered by the University of Law and MA Education (Online) are not eligible.
Benefits
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Amount: 20% discount on first-year tuition fees.
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Applies to: All eligible postgraduate taught or research programmes.
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Mode: Automatically applied no separate scholarship application required.
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Duration: Valid for the first year only. Non-renewable for multi-year programmes.
Application Process
Good news: No separate application is needed for this scholarship. Here’s what you need to do:
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Select and Apply for a qualifying postgraduate programme:
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For Taught Master’s: Apply via the Fast Track application portal for current students.
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For Research Programmes (MPhil/PhD): Use the standard postgraduate application portal.
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For PGCE programmes: Apply via the Department for Education (DfE) portal.
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Meet all entry requirements and enrol in your course between 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026.
Once enrolled, the scholarship will be applied automatically to your fee statement.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025.
Conclusion
The University of Exeter Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship is a golden opportunity for Exeter graduates to continue their academic journey with financial ease. With no separate application and broad course eligibility including online and part-time modes this scholarship encourages academic growth beyond undergraduate study.