Masters funding and scholarships
We understand the financial pressures that Postgraduate Taught students can face when furthering their studies at university and that as why we offer scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.
These scholarships tend to be highly competitive and merit-based, so we recommend investigating options early as deadlines and eligibility vary.
Please see our information below for Postgraduate Taught students and see what is available to you, as well as our webpage on funding your Masters study.
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships are payments made to support your education, awarded on the basis of merit, personal achievement and academic ability. Bursaries are non-competitive payments intended to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds, or who are having difficulties funding their studies.
International students
The University of Exeter has more than £7 million in scholarships available for international fee paying students applying to study with us in 2026/27, including our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.
You can view a full list of our scholarships for international students.
Class of 2026 scholarships
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter students graduating in Summer 2026 and progressing direct to a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us, a University of Exeter Class of 2026 Progression Scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees.
Alumni scholarships
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme with us a University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees.
Awards are available to all home and international University of Exeter alumni who have:
- graduated from an undergraduate degree or postgraduate certificate, diploma or degree awarded by the University of Exeter
- completed an inbound Study Abroad semester/year at the University of Exeter
- completed a credit-bearing University of Exeter International Summer School
Alumni Family and Friends Discount
As a benefit, University of Exeter Alumni have access to an exclusive Family and Friends Discount Scheme. We email registered alumni with details of the scheme, giving them the opportunity to refer family members or friends, who apply to start an eligible University of Exeter postgraduate programme of study, for a 20% discount on their first-year tuition fees when they enrol.
Alumni who have not received the current information, and wish to refer a family member or friend, should update their details here and contact alumni@exeter.ac.uk for a copy of the email.
Sport scholarships
The University of Exeter Sports Scholarship Scheme is one of the most prestigious in the UK, helping the best student athletes reach their full potential. The scheme provides a comprehensive support package and is tailored to suit the needs of each individual athlete. Many of our graduating scholars have progressed to a professional level in their chosen sport and represented their respective countries on the global stage.
Choral scholarships
In addition to the Chapel Choir, the University also has close performing relations with Exeter Cathedral and three local churches, each offering their own scholarship schemes. The awards available are of various values, depending on weekly duties.
Aziz Foundation scholarships
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than 600 scholarships, amounting to an investment of over £8m in British Muslim communities.
The Scholarships Programme offers 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to support British Muslims to study at UK universities. The scholarships are aimed at those who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond.
Scholarships are being awarded through over 50 partner universities and in eight subject areas – Arts and Culture, Grantmaking and Philanthropy, Law, Media and Journalism, Policy, Sports, Sustainability and Environment, and Technology - and the University of Exeter is delighted to be one of these partners.
Further terms and conditions apply, please see the Aziz Foundation website to find out more.
Hornby Trust scholarship
The Hornby Trust is delighted to be partnering the University of Exeter to offer funding to academically talented and experienced applicants to the MEd TESOL at the University who are nationals of and work in countries as defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list.
The Hornby Education Trust prioritises capacity building for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries. It awards Master’s degree scholarships to teachers and related professionals with experience and evidenced potential to impact and enhance the field of English language teaching and learning in their home country.
Anning-Morgan bursary
The Anning-Morgan Bursary is an endowed scholarship. This is a major gift to a college or university used to fund scholarships. They often honour a donor's loved one or the donor themself, with the capital in the gift preserved so that the scholarship can last indefinitely.
This is a award of £2,000 which is restricted to any student resident in Cornwall during their postgraduate studies and undertaking a postgraduate degree programme at the Penryn or Truro Campus. Students must be in receipt of an offer for the coming academic year to be considered for this bursary.
The deadline for 2026/7 applications is the 7th August 2026.
You can apply by completing and returning the Anning-Morgan Bursary Application Form 2026 by email to advancement-scholarships@exeter.ac.uk.
View all scholarships
A full list of open scholarships available to postgraduate taught students is available below. This includes scholarships available from schools and faculties for studying on their programmes.
You can also search our funding database to find scholarships relevant to you.