Lancaster University
North England
Science and Technology Country Scholarship
3 min read
7 April 2025
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Study level |
Master’s-level postgraduate taught students |
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Fee status |
International students from Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam |
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Year of entry |
2025 |
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Based on |
Nationality or country of domicile, entry grades |
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Amount |
£10,000 partial tuition fee waiver (not combinable with other Lancaster scholarships, but can be combined with Alumni Loyalty Scholarship) |
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Grade requirements |
Applicants must have, or achieve as part of their offer conditions, the equivalent of a 1st or 2:1 degree classification in their undergraduate studies |
Introduction
From harnessing the powers of AI to improved flood risk modelling and advances in infant development to the enhancement of renewable energy sources, Lancaster’s scientists and engineers are transforming communities and enriching lives across the globe. The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) offers postgraduate degree courses that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and acumen to change the world for the benefit of humankind.
The Faculty is delighted to support international students from underrepresented countries and recognise academic excellence and potential in students by offering a dedicated scholarship.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to students planning to study a full-time, taught postgraduate programme (MSc or MA) offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology.
The scholarship is offered for international students who are nationals of, or whose permanent home address is within, one of the following countries:
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Egypt
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Ghana
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Indonesia
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Malaysia
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Nigeria
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Pakistan
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Vietnam
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have, or achieve as part of your offer conditions, the equivalent of a 1st or 2:1 degree classification in your undergraduate studies. Our equivalent qualifications information below will help you check your eligibility.
You can see whether your chosen course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology on the relevant course page – just look in the ‘your department’ information box.
Further information
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This scholarship is only available to students on full-time, postgraduate taught programmes offered at the Lancaster campus within the Faculty of Science and Technology. It is not available to students applying for MSc by Research programmes or online programmes.
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Applicants must have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from Lancaster University for October 2025 entry.
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As the number of scholarships is limited, you must accept your offer by the deadline stated by the admissions team.
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Applicants in receipt of external funding will only be eligible for this scholarship where the external funding covers less than 50% of the tuition fee.
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Applicants applying from articulation partners and Pre-Master’s programmes offered by Lancaster University are not eligible for this scholarship.
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Awardees must be classed as ‘overseas’ or ‘international’ fee-paying students for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of their studies. If you are awarded the scholarship and are subsequently reassessed as a ‘home’ fee-payer, you will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
Receipt of the scholarship
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The Science and Technology Country Scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. It is not renewable if you undertake a second year of study.
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The scholarship is only available as a partial fee waiver, deducted from your tuition fee. It is not available as a cash alternative.
Lancaster University reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship if award holders are subsequently found to be ineligible or if the terms and conditions of the scholarship are not adhered to.