Partially funded

Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award is a £10,000 tuition fee reduction for first-year international students on a full-time, on-campus one-year postgraduate taught programme in the Faculty.

The process is competitive and the panel's decision is final. Up to 4 awards are split by school: Southampton Education School 1, School of Mathematical Sciences 1, School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences 2.

Award Information

  • Be a permanent resident of an eligible country (the United Kingdom is not on the list).
  • Be a self-funded student paying overseas tuition fees.
  • Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible Faculty of Social Sciences postgraduate taught programme.
  • Exceed the entry requirements of your course.
  • Not eligible: PGCert, PGDip, Foundation or PGR courses; distance learning; partner-institution courses; Malaysia or Delhi campuses; Study Abroad, exchange or partner places; CPD courses; pre-sessional English only (pre-sessional students with a postgraduate offer may apply).
  • £10,000 reduction in tuition fees
  • Holders of more than one University of Southampton scholarship automatically receive the highest-value award
  • Applications open October 2026
  • Deadline: 30 April 2027, 5pm UK time; late applications are not accepted
  1. Apply for an eligible Faculty of Social Sciences postgraduate taught programme.
  2. Complete the scholarship application form (linked from the scholarship page once applications open) with a supporting statement of up to 250 words.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Postgraduate application form listing academic qualifications (scored)
  • Supporting statement of up to 250 words: why you chose the course; how it relates to your previous academic or professional experience; how it relates to your future goals; how your goals will contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world

How selection works

  1. Eligibility is checked; academic qualifications are scored and ranked.
  2. Candidates are shortlisted to recognise global talent and support diversity, including applicants from least developed, low-income and lower-middle-income countries.
  3. Supporting statements are scored and ranked.
  4. Candidates are shortlisted across the Faculty for academic excellence.
  5. A panel chaired by the Dean (or nominee) makes the final decision. No feedback is provided; successful applicants receive a confirmation email and award letter.

Other scholarships

View all scholarships →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Book a Consultation

Explore

Help & Support

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Get the latest courses, scholarships and events in your inbox.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.

Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund Policy