Funding and scholarships for students

Entrance Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships – 2026 entry

Entrance Scholarships are available to new undergraduate students enrolling in September 2026 who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. These awards provide financial support and recognise applicants with specific connections to the region.

Devon Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants who were born in Devon, or who have been ordinarily resident in Devon for at least three years prior to the start of their course.
Value: Up to £250 per year.

Horwill Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants with relatives who are employed by, or retired from, the Post Office in the South West region.
Value: Up to £125 per year.

C.V. Thomas Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants who are pupils of Truro School.
For further information, please contact the Head at Truro School.

Application Process

You may apply if:

  • you meet the specific eligibility criteria; and
  • hold an offer for an undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter starting September 2026; and
  • applied for your course through UCAS.

To request an application form, email the Admissions Scholarships team at: admissions-scholarships@exeter.ac.uk 

Please include:

  • your nine digit Exeter Reference / Student Number
  • the name of the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of both meeting the specified criteria as detailed above and consideration of the Entrance Scholarship application form, as determined by the Entrance Scholarship Committee.

Application deadline: 18 September 2026.