Overview / About the Scholarship
The Full Payment Discount at the University of Hertfordshire is a practical financial benefit that eases the tuition burden for international students. Unlike merit-based awards that require high grades or athletic prowess, this discount is available to every international student who can settle their tuition balance in a single transaction early in the semester.
For the 2026/27 academic cycle, the university offers a £500 deduction to those who pay their net tuition fees (after any other scholarships have been applied) by the specified deadline, typically in early October for September starters. This initiative serves two purposes: it helps students avoid the hassle of managing multiple instalment payments throughout the year and provides a guaranteed saving on the total cost of a Master's degree. For students applying through NWC Education, this discount represents an easy, stackable saving. It can often be combined with other major awards, such as the Super Early Bird Scholarship, allowing proactive students to maximise their financial benefits simply by being organised with their international bank transfers and university payments.
Scholarship Value / Benefits
- Guaranteed Saving: No application or competition; if you pay in full by the deadline, you get the discount.
- Stackable Reward: Can be combined with most other international scholarships to increase total savings.
- Administrative Ease: Simplifies your student life by removing the need to track monthly or termly payment instalments.
- Immediate Impact: The £500 is deducted directly from your final balance, lowering your total investment in a UK degree.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a candidate must:
- Be classified as an Overseas fee payer for international tuition purposes.
- Be a self-funded student (students receiving full external sponsorship are not eligible).
- Be enrolled in a full-time postgraduate taught program (Master's) on the UK campus.
- Payment Condition: Pay the full tuition fee (net of other scholarships) by the deadline stated in the university's fee policy (usually within the first few weeks of the first term).
Level & Field of Study
- Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master's level).
- Field of Study: Available across all academic schools (Business, Engineering, Law, Computer Science, etc.).
- Exclusions: Generally not available for Research degrees (PhD), online courses, or short-term exchange programs.
Host University / Provider Info
The University of Hertfordshire is a modern, innovative institution located in Hatfield, just 20 miles from the heart of London.
- Business-Facing: Herts is renowned for its strong industry links, providing students with professional skills that go beyond the classroom.
- Campus Facilities: The de Havilland and College Lane campuses offer some of the UK’s best facilities, including a state-of-the-art Law Building and specialised science labs.
- Global Community: With thousands of international students from over 100 countries, the university offers a welcoming and diverse environment for postgraduate study.
Required Documents
As an automatic discount, no additional scholarship documents are required. The university identifies eligible students based on their payment records:
- Proof of Full Payment: Bank transfer receipt or online payment confirmation showing the total net fee has been settled.
- Student ID Number: Your Herts applicant/student ID used for the transaction.
How to Apply
- Enrol in your Course: Secure your place and register as a student at the University of Hertfordshire via NWC Education.
- Calculate your Net Fee: Subtract any other scholarships (like the Super Early Bird) from your total tuition fee.
- Make Full Payment: Transfer the remaining balance to the university’s bank account before the early October deadline (for the September intake).
- Automatic Processing: The Finance Office will automatically apply the £500 discount to your account once the full payment is verified.
- Confirmation: No separate scholarship application form is required.
