ARU International Merit Scholarship

For the 2026/2027 academic year, the scholarship is available for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught levels. It is generally awarded as a fee deduction in the first year of study, though some versions (like the International Undergraduate Scholarship) provide ongoing support in subsequent years.

• Undergraduate: Up to $6,650 (£5,000) for the lower tier or $9,310 (£7,000) for the higher tier (distributed over 3–4 years).
• Postgraduate: Up to $5,320 (£4,000) as a one-off fee reduction.
• Full Payment Discount: This scholarship can typically be combined with the Full Payment Discount ($1,330 / £1,000) if you pay your fees in full by the early deadline.
• Automatic Consideration: Most students are automatically assessed upon application, reducing the need for separate scholarship forms.

• To be eligible for the ARU International Merit Scholarship, you must:
  
• Be classified as an international student (paying international tuition fees).
  
• Be starting a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree at a core ARU campus (Cambridge, Chelmsford, or Peterborough).
  
• Academic Merit: Typically requires grades equivalent to ABB at A-level or above.
  
• Postgraduates: Usually require a 2:1 Upper Second Class honours degree or equivalent.
• Exclusions: Degree apprenticeships, foundation degrees, distance learning, and students joining a Master's with credit are generally excluded.

• Levels: Undergraduate (Bachelors) and Postgraduate Taught (Masters).
• Field of Study: Open to most disciplines across the university, including Business, Law, Engineering, Science, and the Arts.

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is one of the largest universities in the East of England and was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. Known for its strong industry links and focus on employability, ARU hosts students from over 185 countries.

Since merit is assessed through your standard admission application, you should ensure the following are of high quality:

• Academic Transcripts: Showing your final grades or predicted results.
• Personal Statement: A strong essay (approx. 500 words) highlighting your achievements and motivation.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two academic or professional references.
• English Proficiency Proof: Valid IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scores.
• Passport Copy: To verify your international status.