Scholarships at University of Essex

2020-21 entry

If you're starting at Essex in 2020 and achieve academic excellence in your pre-University qualification, we will offer you a scholarship of £3,000 for your first year.

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following conditions:

• be classified as an international student for fee purposes, and permanently resident in Hong Kong
• have received an offer of admission for entry to the University of Essex for 2020-21
• register for a full-time undergraduate degree* at the University of Essex with first enrolment in 2020-21
• be in your first year of study at the University at the start of the award
• have obtained AAB or above in A-levels (or equivalent).

*Courses leading to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education, Foundation Degree, Bachelors Degree, Integrated Masters (four years)

Students who aren't eligible

You are not eligible for the award, even if you meet the criteria above, if you fall into any of the following categories:

• you are on a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship course
• your course is at East 15 Acting School
• you are directly continuing from one course to another (for example, from foundation degree or HND on to the final year of an honours degree)
• you are transferring into the second year from another UK higher education institution
• you are fully or partly sponsored.

Full details

• 2020-21

Hong Kong Academic Excellence Scholarship terms and conditions for 2020-21 entry

Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how you'll receive your funding and whether this award can be combined with others or not.

How to apply

If you achieve the necessary grades and meet all other eligibility criteria you will be notified from August onwards. You do not need to complete an application form.