SLS Excellence Scholarships at University of Warwick: MSc Funding

The School of Life Sciences (SLS) at the University of Warwick offers up to 5 Excellence Scholarships to students starting full-time taught MSc courses. Each award covers half of the course fees. Recipients are expected to take on some ambassadorial duties for the School.

• Host: School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, UK
• Level: Full-time taught MSc
• Awards: Up to 5 scholarships
• Value: 50% reduction of course fees
• Deadline: 29 June 2026
• Course start: September 2026
• Open to: All home, EU and international students

School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick

SLS offers the following MSc courses:

• MSc Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management
• MSc Environmental Bioscience in a Changing Climate
• MSc Food Security
• MSc Medical Biotechnology and Business Management
• MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century

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Open to all students

Up to 5 School of Life Sciences (SLS) Excellence Scholarships will be awarded as a 50% reduction of course fees. Scholarships are paid towards tuition fees only.

SLS Excellence Scholarships are competitive and awards will be based on past academic achievement and experience, your motivation for study and your vision for the future. The Scholarship Review Panel will assess both academic achievement and the supporting statement when awarding.

All home, EU and international students are eligible. Before applying, applicants must have an offer to study on a School of Life Sciences full-time taught MSc course starting September 2026. They should have an excellent academic track-record, typically the equivalent of a British 1st Class Honours Degree. For conditional offer-holders, scholarship awards will also be conditional on achieving any language requirements and the awardee's final predicted grade.

SLS Excellence Scholarships are for self-funded students only. Students with other partial funding may be considered. Recipients should inform [email protected] if they are in receipt of another scholarship or are later awarded other funding.

This scholarship suits students who already hold an offer for one of the listed full-time MSc courses starting September 2026 and have a strong academic record, typically a British 1st Class Honours Degree or equivalent. It is open to home, EU and international students who can show motivation for study, relevant experience and a clear vision for the future.

Applications are currently closed.

Students must complete a Scholarship Application in order to be considered for an SLS Excellence Scholarship. The deadline is 29 June 2026. Course starts September 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the SLS Excellence Scholarships? All home, EU and international students are eligible, provided they have an offer for a full-time taught MSc course in the School of Life Sciences starting September 2026.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides a 50% reduction of course fees. Up to 5 scholarships are available.
• When is the deadline? The deadline is 29 June 2026. Applications are currently closed.
• How do I apply? You must complete a Scholarship Application. Full details are on the official website.
• What are the selection criteria? Awards are based on past academic achievement and experience, motivation for study and your vision for the future. The Scholarship Review Panel will assess both academic achievement and the supporting statement.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before starting your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of your academic record and offer letter.
• Check any language requirements and make sure you meet them if your offer is conditional.
• Highlight your motivation, relevant experience and future plans in your application.
• Submit before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.