Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

About the Scholarship

This prestigious scholarship recognises applications from outstanding students who can demonstrate their skills and commitment to becoming future global leaders.

There are up to 30 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships available, of £7,000 each, allocated as a fee waiver in the first year of study.

The scholarships are designed to assist international students, enrolling in September 2026 for the first time at Teesside University, to study an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate taught degree.

Point of entry: For students enrolling in September 2026.

Eligibility

To apply for one of these scholarships, you must:

• be a genuine applicant intending to study an international fee-paying undergraduate programme at Teesside University (including Level 0) or postgraduate programme. Applicants enrolling on Level 3 (Foundation) and Level 8 (e.g. DBA and PhD) courses are not eligible for this scholarship.
  What qualification levels mean
• start your course in September 2026
• submit a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship application for consideration
• have paid the deposit amount as stated on your offer letter
• made your conditional offer firm by accepting it
• be an international fee payer at Teesside University studying on-campus in Middlesbrough or Darlington (Teesside University Online and Teesside University courses outside the UK are therefore excluded from this scholarship).

Please note: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship may not be used in conjunction with any other Teesside University Scholarship or Alumni Scholarship.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating:

• your outstanding attributes, both personal and academic
• your commitment to becoming a future global leader
• how you will use your Teesside University degree to achieve your future ambitions.

Successful recipients are notified by email once the Scholarship committee has reviewed all applications.

Submit your application using the online form before 12 noon (UK time) on Thursday 30 April 2026.

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Awards are made at the discretion of the International Scholarships Committee, which may consider your financial background, prior academic performance, and other information provided through your application or at any subsequent interview.

If you are successful, the university will contact you by email with a scholarship offer, so please look out for this communication. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion will not be contacted with a scholarship offer.

Conditions of the Scholarship

Successful recipients of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship will be required to act as an ambassador for the University for the duration of your studies, which may involve but is not limited to the following:

• representing Teesside University at Open Days
• contributing to marketing and promotional materials
• participating in international student events
• acting as a mentor to fellow students
• contributing to/creating a blog or vlog to report on your experience at Teesside University.

You are also required to continue to engage with the University as a valued member of our global alumni.