Partially funded

IFY Excellence Scholarship

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The IFY Excellence Scholarship supports high-achieving self-funded international students taking the Salford International Foundation Year (IFY).

It is assessed automatically when you apply for the programme.

Award Information

  • Be self-funding and apply for the International Foundation Year.
  • Meet the minimum grade for your qualification: IGCSE average 6.0 or B; Bangladesh Higher Secondary School GPA 4.5; Bangladesh General Basic Education average 75%; Kuwait Secondary School average 80%; Nigeria NECO B or above in at least 3 subjects; West Africa WAEC or WASSCE B or above in at least 3 subjects; Pakistan Intermediate or Higher Secondary School 54%.
  • Other qualifications are assessed case by case on academic merit by Admissions.
  • Students who started before September 2026 are not eligible.
  • GBP 2,500 for one year of IFY study, starting September 2026.
  • Self-funded IFY students with good grades may later qualify for the Global Gold or Global Silver Excellence Scholarship on progression to undergraduate study.
  • Only the highest-value scholarship is paid.
  • No closing date is set; the award applies to the IFY starting September 2026.
  • Accept your offer and pay the tuition fee deposit by the deadline in your offer.
  1. No separate application is needed. Apply for your chosen programme at Salford.
  2. Eligibility is assessed automatically during the programme application.
  3. If you are offered the scholarship, accept your offer and pay the tuition fee deposit by the deadline in your offer letter to receive the funding.

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How selection works

Based on meeting the grade thresholds, with Admissions assessing academic merit for other qualifications.

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