The University of Exeter is offering the Green Futures Scholarship for international students pursuing a Master’s degree in eligible programs for the academic year 2025/26. This scholarship is designed to support students from low and lower-middle-income countries who are passionate about sustainability.
Scholarship Overview
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Study: Postgraduate (Master’s) Programmes
Eligible Countries: Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries
Award: Full tuition fee waiver and living stipends
No IELTS Required
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Key Details
The Green Futures Scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver and a stipend for living expenses. This opportunity is ideal for those who wish to pursue careers related to sustainability but face financial barriers. The scholarship is available for a range of one-year, full-time Master’s degrees offered by the University of Exeter’s Faculty of Environment, Science, and Economy.
Eligible Master’s Programmes
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
Eligibility Criteria
You must be classified as an international student for fees purposes.
You must be a citizen of a Low or Lower Middle-Income country (check the full list of eligible countries).
You need an offer to study one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Exeter for the 2025/26 academic year.
You should have achieved or expect to achieve the equivalent of a UK first-class degree.
You should not have previously studied or worked in a high-income country.
If you haven’t applied yet, make sure to submit your application for the Master’s programme by March 29, 2025.
How to Apply
1. Apply for Admission: Visit the University of Exeter’s postgraduate study page and submit an application for an eligible Master’s programme.
2. Scholarship Application: Once you receive your offer, submit the scholarship application form. A 500-word personal statement is required, answering the following questions:
Why are you interested in your chosen programme, and how does it contribute to a Green Future in your home country?
What steps have you taken so far, individually or collaboratively, to support sustainable development in your country?
How do you plan to contribute and gain from your studies at Exeter, and how will this scholarship help?
What are your post-graduation plans, and how do you plan to stay connected to the University of Exeter?
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Notification of Outcome: By June 16, 2025
Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview.
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