The Vice Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award is a £7,500 fee waiver for self-funded international fee-paying students at the University of Surrey, recognizing academic excellence and social responsibility.
When is the Application Deadline:
- September 2025 intake: 31 July 2025
- February 2026 intake: 9 January 2026
- Clearing applicants: Until 25 August 2025 (minimum grades ABB or equivalent)
🎓 Tell Me About the Talent Show (Scholarship):
The Vice Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award is a prestigious £7,500 tuition fee waiver offered to outstanding international students who show academic excellence, social responsibility, and strong leadership potential. It applies to full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes at the University of Surrey.
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📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
All full-time undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4) and postgraduate (Master’s) programmes except:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Science
- Surrey International Study Centre (SISC) programmes
📌 Type:
Tuition Fee Waiver / Leadership-Based Merit Scholarship
🧑💼 Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold an offer for a full-time bachelor’s (first-year entry) or master’s programme at Surrey
- Be self-funded (not sponsored or receiving other Surrey scholarships)
- Be an international, overseas fee-paying student
- Be domiciled in one of the eligible countries (listed below)
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
- Asia: Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
- Europe: Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Portugal
- South America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
📍 Where Will the Scholarship Be Taken?
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
🔢 How Many Scholarships Will Be Given?
Not specified — limited slots, awarded monthly and first come, first served
💰 What is the Benefit for Recipients?
- £7,500 tuition fee waiver
- Recognition as a future global leader
- Membership in a vibrant academic community focused on leadership and social impact
⏳ How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- One-time award for the first year of study only
📝 How to Apply:
- Apply and receive an offer from the University of Surrey
- Submit the separate scholarship application form with student ID and personal statement
- Applications reviewed monthly by the scholarship panel

