Scholarship Overview
The University of Exeter Green Futures Scholarship provides a fully funded opportunity for exceptional international students from low and lower-middle-income countries to pursue a one-year, full-time, campus-based Master’s degree at the University of Exeter, UK, for the 2025/26 academic session.
This scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a living stipend, enabling scholars to advance their academic and career aspirations in sustainability-related fields.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must:
1. Be classified as an International student for tuition fee purposes.
2. Hold citizenship from a low or lower-middle-income country (as listed in the eligibility table).
3. Have an offer to study one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Exeter for the 2025/26 academic year (starting September 2025).
4. Have achieved (or expect to achieve) a UK first-class equivalent in their undergraduate degree.
5. Not have previously studied or worked in a high-income country.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Green Futures Scholarship will receive:
✔ Full tuition fee waiver
✔ Living stipend for daily expenses
✔ Access to career development opportunities
Eligible Master’s Programmes
Applicants must secure admission into one of the following Postgraduate Taught programmes within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy:
MSc Applied Data Science (Ecology and Evolution)
MSc Applied Data Science (Environment & Sustainability)
MSc Applied Data Science (Renewable Energy)
MSc Conservation and Biodiversity
MSc Construction Design Management
MSc Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
MSc Geographical Information Science
MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
MSc Marine and Coastal Sustainability
MSc Mining Environmental Management
MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
MSc Sustainable Business Management (including Environment and Tourism pathways)
MSc Sustainable Development
MSc Weather and Climate Science
Application Process – Step by Step
To apply for the University of Exeter Green Futures Scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Apply for Admission:
Submit an application for one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Exeter.
Ensure you apply before March 29, 2025, to secure an offer in time.
2. Complete the Scholarship Application Form:
Once you have received your admission offer, fill out the Green Futures Scholarship Application Form.
Prepare a personal statement (maximum 500 words) answering the following questions:
What is your interest in your chosen programme, and how does it relate to a sustainable future in your home country?
How have you contributed to sustainability initiatives or development efforts in your home country?
What do you hope to gain from studying at the University of Exeter, and how will the scholarship support your aspirations?
What are your career goals after graduation, and how will you maintain a connection with the University of Exeter?
3. Submit Your Application:
The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a virtual interview before final selections.
4. Notification of Outcome:
Successful applicants will be notified by June 16, 2025.
Important Dates
Master’s Programme Application Deadline: March 29, 2025
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Interview (if shortlisted): May 2025
Final Scholarship Award Notification: June 16, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
✔ Apply for an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Exeter
✔ Complete the Scholarship Application Form (after receiving an offer)
✔ Submit the application before April 30, 2025
For more details and to apply, visit the University of Exeter Green Futures Scholarship Page.
The University of Exeter Green Futures Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for international students passionate about sustainability and looking to create a positive impact in their home countries. Don’t miss this chance—apply today!
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