Scholarships & funding

This prestigious scholarship recognises applications from outstanding students who can demonstrate their skills and commitment to becoming future global leaders. A one-off payment of £7,000 is allocated as a fee waiver in the first year of study.
More about the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

Teesside University Advance is available to all new entrants enrolling on year 0 or year 1 and direct entrants onto year as a full-time undergraduate degree student for Academic Year 2022/23 . You must be studying on a Teesside University course leading to an award of at least 360 credits delivered on Teesside University’s Middlesbrough or Darlington Campus.

Please note: Direct entrants onto year 3, students repeating year 3 or progressing to year 3 following reduced credit after repeating year 2 study, who started their undergraduate course prior to the introduction of the scheme are not eligible for Teesside Advance.

The Teesside University Advance scheme offers students:

• an Apple iPad installed with Office 365 software, the University's student portal, access to email, timetables, virtual learning environment and library resources
• an iPad compatible keyboard
• £100 credit per academic year (up to a maximum of £300) to purchase learning resources from the Online Bookstore.

This is subject to eligible students progressing on their course and excludes eligible students that are repeating a year, on a sandwich year or integrated masters final year of study.

More about Teesside University Advance

If you are an undergraduate international fee-paying student at Teesside University and wish to progress to postgraduate study, or if you complete a master's with us and progress a new postgraduate programme, you are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship. You will only receive the bonus if you apply directly to us and don't use an agent and the £1,000 is awarded as a discount on your first-year fees for the next programme.

Study level: Postgraduate
Who can apply: International fee-paying students.
More information: studentlife@tees.ac.uk

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Teesside University is offering three scholarships, each of £10,000, to students from an eligible country applying for a postgraduate course.
More about British Council GREAT Scholarships

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students who demonstrate academic excellence in their application. The aim of these scholarships is to support students who receive the highest grades prior to joining the University.

The Scholarship value is £2,000 in your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship, but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.

The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver and will be allocated to a small number of applicants.

More about the Global Excellence Scholarship

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to support eligible students coming to study at the University from China.

The China Bursary Scholarship value is £1,000 in your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship, but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.

The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver.

More about the China Bursary Scholarship

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to support eligible students coming to study at the University from China.

The China Merit Scholarship value is £3,000 in your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship, but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.

The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver.

More about the China Merit Scholarship

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students who demonstrate academic excellence in their application. The aim of these scholarships is to support students who demonstrate the highest potential prior to joining University.

The Africa Excellence Scholarship value is £2,000 in your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship, but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.

The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver.

More about the Africa Excellence Scholarship

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students who demonstrate academic excellence in their application. The aim of these scholarships is to support students who demonstrate the highest potential prior to joining University.

The ASEAN Excellence Scholarship value is £2,000 in your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship, but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.

The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver.

More about the ASEAN Excellence Scholarship

Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, scholarship recipients are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Study level: Postgraduate master’s programmes
Who can apply: International (non-European Union) students
More about Chevening Scholarship, UK government’s international awards scheme

The UK government provides a range of fees and financial support for non-UK trainee teachers. This includes scholarships, bursaries and funding options which help non-UK trainee teachers to fund their studies in the UK. Please note the eligibility criteria and application process for the scholarship, bursary or support you are applying for, as this will differ for each scheme. Teesside University is not responsible to selecting eligible students; any query on applications submitted must be made directly to the funding provider.
More information on the fees and financial support for non-UK trainee teachers