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How to apply for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires
Accordion - How to apply for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires
- Are ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarships available for all courses at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ?
- Is there a separate application process for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires?
- Who can apply for an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship?
- When should I apply to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to be considered for the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship?
- Do I need to attend an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ event to be considered?
We offer ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarships for all our undergraduate courses, including integrated Master’s courses, such as MEng and MSci courses, as well as selected postgraduate taught courses.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarships are not available for postgraduate research and doctoral courses.
Yes. If an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship is available for the course you apply for and you meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and the minimum entry requirements for the course, you will be invited to apply to be considered for an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship.
We’re currently offering ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarships for undergraduate courses and selected postgraduate taught courses to international students who are eligible to pay our Overseas rate of tuition. In future years, we plan to launch additional scholarships for students from the UK.
We strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible after applications open.
Undergraduate applications for 2027 entry can be submitted to UCAS from 2 September 2026. Postgraduate taught applications for 2027 entry can be submitted from September 2026.
Read more about our application process and deadlines.
This ensures full consideration for both your academic application and any scholarship opportunities linked to your degree programme.
No. Attending our events does not form part of the scholarship or admissions selection process.
The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires selection process
Accordion - Selection process
- What are you looking for in scholarship applicants?
- How competitive is the scholarship?
- Do you prioritise applicants from certain regions?
- What happens after I apply for my course?
- Do I need to hold an offer to be considered for the scholarship?
- Do I need to hold an offer to be considered for the scholarship?
- If I am not successful in my application to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and reapply in future, could I be considered again for an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship?
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is designed to recognise students who combine academic excellence with the potential to make a meaningful contribution to their field and to society. We are particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate curiosity, initiative, leadership skills and a global outlook.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is a highly prestigious and competitive programme. We expect strong interest from outstanding applicants around the world
No. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is a global programme, open to talented students from all countries who meet the eligibility criteria.
If your course is participating in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires and you meet the eligibility and minimum entry criteria, you will be invited to apply to be considered for an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship.
If an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship is available for your course, you will be invited to apply to be considered for the scholarship providing you meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and the minimum entry requirements for your course.
Further details on how offer status relates to scholarship selection will be shared as part of the application process.
Yes. You can still accept your offer and enrol at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ even if you are not awarded the scholarship.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is a competitive, partial scholarship, and not all applicants will be successful.
Applicants should therefore ensure they have alternative funding plans in place.
Yes. If you apply to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ again in a future cycle and meet the eligibility criteria for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires, you may be considered for the scholarship again.
Terms and conditions for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarships
Accordion - Terms and conditions
- Is the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship guaranteed for the full duration of my course?
- Are there conditions for retaining the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship each year?
- Can the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship be withdrawn?
- Can I appeal or reapply within the same cycle?
The scholarship is intended to support you for each year of your degree, provided you maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet any continuing requirements set by ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Yes. As with most scholarship programmes, you will be expected to maintain good academic standing and engagement with your course.
The scholarship may be withdrawn in circumstances such as withdrawal from your course, failure to meet academic expectations, or breaches of university regulations.
Scholarship decisions are final within each application cycle and there is no formal appeals process.
However, if you apply again to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in a future admissions cycle and meet the eligibility criteria at that time, you may be considered again for an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship.
Payment and other funding
Accordion - Payment and other funding
- How is the scholarship paid?
- Can I combine ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires with other funding?
- Will I need to pay the remaining tuition fee myself?
Your Faculty will determine how the scholarship is paid. The scholarship may be split equally between your tuition fees and living costs (offered as a maintenance stipend) or the full award may be used towards your tuition fees.
Successful applicants will be informed of how their scholarship payment will be arranged after selection.
In some cases, it may be possible to receive additional funding alongside an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship. This will depend on the terms of each award and will be confirmed as part of the selection process.
Yes. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is a partial scholarship, so you will be responsible for covering any remaining tuition fees and living costs not covered by the award.
Timelines for decision-making
Accordion - Timelines for decision-making
- When will I find out if I have been awarded the scholarship?
- Will I receive a scholarship decision before I need to accept my offer to study at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ?
- Will receiving the scholarship affect my offer status?
Scholarship decision timelines will be aligned as closely as possible with the admissions cycle. We will publish further information about our decision timelines on this page before applicants are informed of the outcome of their ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires application.
We aim to inform applicants as soon as possible. Exact timelines will be confirmed closer to the application period.
No. Scholarship decisions are separate from academic admissions decisions.
Your application for admission is assessed independently based on your academic merit and suitability for the course. Being considered for, or receiving, an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholarship does not influence whether you receive an offer.
Deferring your place or changing your course
Accordion - Deferrals and changes
- Can I defer my scholarship to a later year?
- If I change my course after receiving the scholarship, will I keep it?
- What happens if I withdraw from the course?
No, the scholarship cannot be deferred. If you defer your place at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, you will need to re-apply for the scholarship in the year you start your studies. This also applies to students who need to complete compulsory national or military service before starting university.
Scholarships are linked to specific courses. If you change course, your eligibility will be reassessed and the award may not continue.
If you withdraw or suspend your studies, your scholarship will end.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires experience and opportunities
Accordion - Experience and opportunities
- Will ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholars be part of a wider community?
- Are there expectations beyond academic performance?
- Will ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires continue in future years?
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is designed to bring together a cohort of exceptional students from around the world. Over time, we expect to develop opportunities that enable scholars to connect, collaborate and share their experiences.
As an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires scholar, you may be invited to contribute to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ initiatives such as events, outreach activities or student ambassador programmes.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inspires is a long-term initiative, with plans to expand the programme and introduce additional opportunities in future.