NCUK Merit Scholarship 2027

• Up to £17,500 over the course.
• £10,000 discount in the first year (guaranteed).
• £2,500 for each subsequent year, requiring a weighted mean of at least 60% and at least 120 credits in the previous year.
• Fee discount only; no cash alternative.
• Cannot be combined with departmental, faculty or other University scholarships (unless stated) or external sponsorship (loans excepted). Cannot be deferred.

• Application deadline: 1pm UK time, Friday 23 April 2027.
• Outcome notification: 7 May 2027.
• Firm or insurance choice and offer acceptance: 4pm UK time, Wednesday 2 June 2027.

1. Receive your Sheffield course offer.
2. Use the login details for MUSE for applicants, sent shortly after the offer.
3. Complete the scholarship application form by 1pm UK time on 23 April 2027.

A photo and short paragraph for promotional use if you win.

• A panel of senior staff selects the strongest applications.
• Criteria: examples of excellence and initiative in educational, voluntary or extracurricular activities; how these relate to your course and ambitions; a strong academic profile.
• The panel's decision is final; no appeals.