Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

The Bath Global Excellence Scholarship is the University of Bath's flagship award, designed to attract and support the most talented international students worldwide. For Nigerian applicants, this scholarship represents a significant opportunity to access a top-ranked UK education while receiving substantial financial recognition for their academic excellence. The University offers up to 250 awards, making it one of the most accessible high-value scholarships for the 2026/27 intake. The scholarship aims to reward students who have not only achieved top-tier grades in their undergraduate studies in Nigeria but can also demonstrate a clear path of success and ambition. Unlike automatic bursaries, this award is selective and requires a separate application via the Bath Application Tracker.

Recipients are chosen based on their ability to demonstrate how the scholarship will benefit their future and how they will contribute to the vibrant Bath community. For Nigerian scholars, this often serves as a bridge to specialized fields in Engineering, Science, and the Social Sciences. The £10,000 award is applied directly to tuition fees, significantly lowering the financial threshold for self-funded students and helping meet the financial requirements for the UK Student Visa. By becoming a Global Excellence Scholar, Nigerian students join an elite group of peers at an institution renowned for its research impact and student satisfaction.

Significant Tuition Reduction: A direct £10,000 deduction from the total Master's tuition fees.

Prestige: Recognition as a Global Excellence Scholar at one of the UK's leading universities.

Financial Relief: Substantially reduces the remaining balance needed for CAS issuance and visa financial proof.

Capacity: With 250 awards available, it offers a higher probability of success for top-tier Nigerian candidates.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Assessed as an Overseas fee payer (international residency status).
• National of Nigeria (or any other eligible international country).
• Hold an offer for a full-time taught Master's course starting in September 2026.
• The course must be based in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, or the Faculty of Science.
• Demonstrate a strong academic background

Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master's level - MA, MSc).

Fields of Study: Available in:

• Faculty of Engineering & Design
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science

Exclusions: Courses in the School of Management, which have separate scholarship schemes.

• Postgraduate Research degrees like PhD/MPhil.
• Distance learning or part-time courses.

The University of Bath is a world-class institution consistently ranked in the UK Top 10.

• Reputation: Ranked 7th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026) and top 150 in the world (QS World Rankings).
• Research Excellence: Over 90% of Bath's research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• Location: In the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, offering a safe, culturally rich environment.
• Campus: A compact, green campus at Claverton Down that provides a focused and supportive atmosphere for international students.

University Offer Letter: Proof of admission to an eligible Master's course.

Scholarship Application: Completed via the Bath Application Tracker, including answers to three key questions:

1. How will the scholarship benefit you?
2. What accomplishments make you a good candidate?
3. How will you contribute to the Bath community?

Academic Transcripts: Evidence of your undergraduate degree excellence.