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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
They’re intended to help well qualified students to study Physics and Astronomy at Southampton University, and to build greater inclusivity in our academic community.
There are 10 scholarships available – 5 based on merit, and another 5 for applicants who meet widening participation criteria. They are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to the applicant’s continuing academic performance).
Benefits
There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000 available to new undergraduate students in Physics and Astronomy.
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- have submitted your application to study on an undergraduate programme in Physics and Astronomy by the UCAS equal consideration date, 6pm on Wednesday 14 January
- have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Southampton
- book an online or in-person interview with the School of Physics and Astronomy
- be paying your fees yourself
- not be in receipt of any external sponsorship if you are an international student
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Jan 2027
If you receive an offer from us, we’ll send you more details of what you need to submit to be considered for the scholarship, as well as details on our Offer Holder Visit Days and interviews.
You will need to submit an essay of up to 500 words on a physics topic of your choice and book an interview. Your essay must be submitted no later than 7 days before your interview.