Dean of Faculty of Arts and Humanities Global Talent Award
For international students studying an eligible full-time, on-campus, 1-year postgraduate taught Arts and Humanities programme.
Key information
- Funding type
- Fee reduction
- Total value
- £10,000
- Application deadline
- 30/04/2027
- Eligibility
- Study a full-time, on-campus Faculty of Arts and Humanities master’s programme
Overview
Up to 5 scholarships are available to first year international students starting an eligible full-time, on-campus, 1-year postgraduate taught programme in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
What you get
£10,000 reduction in your tuition fee
Deadline
30 April 2027, 5pm UK time
Eligibility
To get this scholarship you must:
- be a permanent resident of an eligible country
- be a self-funded student paying the oversees tuition fees
- have a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible Faculty of Arts and Humanities postgraduate taught programme
- exceed your course entry requirements
This global talent scholarship is not available to students studying:
- a PGCert, PGDip, Foundation or PGR course
- a Distance Learning courses
- with a partner institution
- at our campus in Malaysia or Delhi
- a Study Abroad course
- as an exchange or partner student
- a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course
- only pre-sessional English - pre-sessional English students with an offer to study at postgraduate level can still apply
How to apply
Scholarship applications open in October 2026.
Once applications open, a link to the application form will be available on this page.
- Apply to study a Faculty of Arts and Humanities programme
- Complete the scholarship application form
As part of your application, you will need to submit a supporting statement of 250 words or fewer explaining:
- why you have selected your chosen course
- how your chosen course relates to your previous academic or professional experience
- how your chosen course relates to your future academic or professional goals
- how your goals will contribute towards creating a more sustainable and inclusive world
Late applications cannot be accepted.
How we award
There are 5 stages in the shortlisting process.
- We check that you meet the eligibility criteria and score and rank the academic qualifications listed on your postgraduate application form.
- We shortlist candidates to recognise global talent and support a diverse university community, including applicants from least developed, low-income and lower middle-income countries.
- We score and rank the supporting statement included in your application.
- We shortlist candidates from across the School of Humanities and Winchester School of Art to recognise academic excellence across all subject areas.
- A panel chaired by the Dean of Faculty of Arts and Humanities, or their nominated representative, decides who receives the scholarships.
This is a competitive process, and not all applications will be successful.
The scholarship panel's decision is final. We do not provide feedback on applications or decisions.
If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email and award letter.
If you're awarded more than one University of Southampton scholarship, you'll automatically receive the highest-value award.