Kent Future Students India Scholarship at University of Kent, United Kingdom
About the Scholarship
The Kent Future Students India Scholarship is designed to support talented Indian students pursuing full-time postgraduate taught (Master’s) programmes at the University of Kent, UK. With a tuition fee discount of £5,000, this merit-based scholarship encourages academic excellence, enhances international mobility, and contributes to building globally competent graduates. It reflects Kent’s commitment to supporting international education and nurturing cross-cultural academic engagement, particularly for students from India.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Name: Kent Future Students India Scholarship – Postgraduate Taught
- Institution/Provider: University of Kent
- Administering Organization: University of Kent
- Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Level of Study: Master’s (Postgraduate Taught)
- Field of Study: All eligible full-time postgraduate taught programmes
- Mode of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 1 year
- Start Date (Expected): September 2025
- Application Mode: No separate application required (automatic consideration)
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based, Partially-funded
Supported Fields of Study
All full-time postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Kent except:
- Integrated pre-Masters
- Distance learning
- PCert or PDip programmes
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme
- Nationality/Residency: Indian nationals (domiciled in India)
- Language Proficiency: As per University of Kent’s postgraduate admissions requirements (usually IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent)
- Age Limit (if any): Not specified
- Enrollment Status: Incoming self-funded international students starting in September 2025
Preferred Qualifications
Academic excellence, clarity of career goals, and early payment of deposit are preferred to ensure timely processing and eligibility confirmation.
Not Eligible
- Students enrolled in pre-Masters integrated courses
- Distance learning programme applicants
- PCert or PDip programme applicants
- Applicants receiving a higher value scholarship (unless part of a progression agreement)
- Students who are not self-funded or not classified as overseas fee payers
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition Coverage
- Academic Materials Support (indirect, via tuition discount)
- International Academic Recognition
- No Separate Application Required
- Progression Discount Stackable (in specific cases)
Key Responsibilities (if applicable)
Eligible students must:
- Maintain enrollment in a full-time postgraduate taught programme
- Ensure tuition fee deposit is paid on or before 31st July 2025
- Accept the scholarship offer once contacted by the University
Application Process
How to Apply
- Application Mode: No separate application form. Automatically awarded to eligible students.
- Official Link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships
Steps to Follow
- Receive an offer to a postgraduate taught programme
- Pay the international tuition fee deposit on or before 31st July 2025
- Await contact from the University regarding scholarship confirmation
- Accept the scholarship offer when notified
Required Documents
- Completed application to a postgraduate taught programme
- Proof of nationality/residency (passport or ID)
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency proof
- Deposit payment proof (if bank transfer is used)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Ongoing
- Application Deadline: 31st July 2025
- Result Announcement: Rolling basis after deposit payment
- Program Start Date: September 2025
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: We stand for ambition. Yours – University of Kent
- Official Scholarship Page: Kent Future Students India Scholarships – Postgraduate Taught – Scholarships search – University of Kent
- Apply Here: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate
📧 Contact for Queries: Email: international@kent.ac.uk
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