South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award 2025

South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award 2025 in an initiative by University of Nottingham which offers scholarships to international students who excel academically and demonstrate a strong passion for their chosen field. The aim of this financial aid is to assist high-achieving international students from South Asia by covering a portion of their full-time master's tuition fees at the University of Nottingham. Selected candidates will receive a contribution of up to £8,000 (approx. 8,51,016) towards tuition fees.

Source: University of Nottingham 

This scholarship is being offered by the University of Nottingham.
 

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a resident of one of the South Asian countries including India
• be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• hold an offer to start a full-time master’s (including MRes) for the academic session 2025-26

The selected candidates will receive up to £8,000 (approx. ₹8,51,016) as tuition fees.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Apply for the full-time master's course at the university website and acquire an offer letter.
Step 4: Navigate to the ‘How to apply’ section and click on the given link to apply. 
Step 5: Use valid credentials to Log In.
Step 6: Provide the necessary details, upload the required documents and apply for the scholarship.

Required Documents

• A valid visa and passport
• University offer letter
• English language proficiency proof (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL certificate obtained within the last two years)
• Previous academic qualifications and certificates
• Two references (if applicable)

The students will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. 

Application Deadline: 14th May 2025

Question: Who is eligible for the South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award?
Answer: High-achieving international students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka who are classified as overseas students for fee purposes are eligible.

Question: What is the application deadline for the award?
Answer: The deadline for the award is 14th May 2025.

Question: Can I apply for the award if I have already received an offer from the University of Nottingham?
Answer: Yes, you can generally apply for the South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award even if you have already received an offer from the University of Nottingham.

Question: What is the value of the award?
Answer: Between £4,000 - £8,000 for their tuition fee.

Question: When will I be notified of the award decision?
Answer: The University of Nottingham will notify you of the award decision within a specified timeframe, usually a few weeks after the application deadline.

• Applicants must respond to the award notification and join their respective programs by the specified deadline.
• Students need to fulfil any requirements stipulated in their academic offer letter.
• Applicants must inform the funding team about any additional scholarships or sponsorships they receive.
• Awardees must get approval before modifying their chosen program, title changes, study suspension, etc.).
• Any remaining tuition fees must be met by University deadlines (if not fully covered by the scholarship).
• Applicants must maintain good academic standing and comply with the university’s rules and regulations.
• Applicants have to the scholarship amount (pro-rated) if they withdraw from the program before completion.
• Awardees must agree to participate in promotional activities for the University upon request (e.g., student profiles, testimonials, events).
• Awardees must consent to be contacted by the University after graduation for a career update.