Coventry University International Scholarship Programme
A scholarship is a financial reward to help support you while you are studying.
There is no separate scholarship application process: all applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country will automatically be considered for a merit scholarship at the point of application.
Scholarships are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The number of scholarships available on each scheme is limited so students are encouraged to apply for their course early.
If you are offered a merit scholarship then you must confirm your acceptance by paying the required deposit within four weeks from the date issued on the scholarship offer letter.
Scholarship Schemes
Allocation of Scholarships
Scholarships are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The number of scholarships available on each scheme is limited so students are encouraged to apply for their course early.
The maximum amount any international student can claim is £1,500:
- An international student can combine a merit award (£1,000) with either an 'Early Payment' or 'Alumni' discount (£500) but not both.
- An international student can combine an 'Early Payment' and 'Alumni' discount to a maximum of £1,000, but not in conjunction with a merit award.
Successful applicants will be notified by the International Office. The University will not contact unsuccessful candidates.
Terms and conditions
We may make you an offer of a scholarship conditional, on your outstanding academic results. Should you fail to meet this specified criteria, we may still make you the offer of a place but not a scholarship.
Download the 
Scholarship Qualification Equivalences document for information about the minimum qualifications accepted for the Coventry University Merit Scholarship Schemes.
If you are offered a merit scholarship then you must confirm your acceptance by paying the required deposit within four weeks from the date issued on the scholarship offer letter.
This deposit is only refundable in the limited cases listed below:
- You fail to meet the academic conditions stipulated in your conditional offer
- You fail to obtain a visa (we will refund on receiving a copy of the visa refusal notice)
- Your chosen programme of study is withdrawn and the University is unable to provide a replacement programme of study
Merit Scholarship scheme:
Merit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.
- Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University in 2010/11.
- Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, Undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels equivalent at grades BBC).
- There is no separate scholarship application process: all applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything. If you are successful, you will be notified in due course by the International Office.
Early Payment Discount
Early Payment Discount: £500. This discount is available for all years of study.
- Available to all full-time international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University in 2010/11. (Does not apply to part-time students.)
- Students must pay full fees in advance of enrolment to qualify for this discount.
Alumni Discount
Alumni Discount: £500
- Available to all existing Coventry University international, EU and UK students progressing to full-time postgraduate programmes 2010/11.
- This award is available automatically to all existing Coventry University students progressing to full-time postgraduate programmes, upon accepting an offer from the University
Research Scholarship scheme
- Available to all international students applying for postgraduate research programmes at Coventry University. These awards are aligned to our Applied Research Centres and Applied Research Groups.
Commonwealth Scholarship scheme
Coventry University is supporting the Commonwealth Scholarships to Developed countries awards 2010. The Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, and identifies UK citizens to study overseas, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.
These Scholarships apply to candidates from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore and the Bahamas.
Visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for more information on the awards and to find out how to apply.
