Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

The Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship 2025-2026 at Royal Holloway, University of London, supports high-achieving international students pursuing full-time Master’s degrees starting in September 2025 or January 2026. This scholarship offers a £4,000 tuition fee reduction in the first year of study, automatically applied to eligible students from selected countries. Royal Holloway, ranked 477th globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), is a public research university in Egham, Surrey, with over 12,500 students, including 1,800+ international students from 130 countries. Renowned for its research excellence (top 25% of UK universities, REF 2021) and a strong alumni network of over 115,000, Royal Holloway offers programs across six academic schools, including Business, Law, and Computer Science, with a 90% graduate employability rate (HESA 2023). Recipients benefit from a world-class learning environment, career support, and access to a 135-acre campus 19 miles from central London.

• Email: rhps@rhul.ac.uk (Scholarships Office); international@royalholloway.ac.uk (International Office).

• Phone: +44 (0) 1784 434455 (International Office, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM GMT, Monday–Friday).

• Address: Postgraduate Admissions Office, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, UK.

• Website: www.royalholloway.ac.uk

To be eligible for the Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must:

• Hold international fee status (determined by place of residence, not nationality).

• Be currently residing in one of the eligible countries, including but not limited to:

  • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam, Mexico, Ghana, Nepal, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, or the United States (full list available at www.royalholloway.ac.uk).

• Have an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study a full-time taught Master’s degree (e.g., MSc, MA, LLM, MRes) at Royal Holloway starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

• Be self-funded (not receiving full sponsorship from a government, organization, or company).

• Pay the tuition fee deposit of £4,000 by July 31, 2025 (for September 2025 entry) or October 31, 2025 (for January 2026 entry).

• Exclusions:

  • Not available for part-time students, research degrees (e.g., PhD, MPhil), or students in the Royal Holloway International Study Centre (RHISC) Pre-Masters Programme.

  • Cannot be combined with other Royal Holloway tuition fee scholarships or discounts (e.g., Royal Holloway and University of London Alumni Discount, GREAT Scholarships, International Partners Scholarship).

  • If eligible for multiple scholarships, only the highest-value award is applied.

• Value: £4,000 tuition fee reduction, applied in the first year of study.

• Disbursement: Automatically credited to the student’s tuition fee account upon enrollment, after payment of the £4,000 tuition fee deposit and confirmation of eligibility.

• Duration: One-time award for the first year of the Master’s program only.

• Additional Benefits:

  • Recognition as a Royal Holloway International Scholar, enhancing academic and professional credentials.

  • Access to career services, including one-to-one support, interview practice, and employer events with partners like Deloitte and PwC.

  • Opportunities to engage in student life through 100+ societies and the Students’ Union, fostering a diverse community.

  • Use of facilities like the Emily Wilding Davison Library and the Boilerhouse for collaborative learning.

No separate application is required; the scholarship is automatically applied to eligible students. Follow these steps:

1. Apply for a Master’s Program:

   • Submit an application for a full-time taught Master’s degree via the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal (royalhollowayacuk.elluciancrmrecruit.com) by the program deadline (July 31, 2025, for September 2025; October 31, 2025, for January 2026).

   • Required documents:

     • Academic transcripts (in English or with certified translations).

     • English proficiency test scores (e.g., IELTS 6.5–7.0 with no sub-score below 5.5–6.0, TOEFL iBT 88–100, or Royal Holloway-approved equivalent).

     • Personal statement (500–750 words) outlining academic and career goals.

     • Two academic references (for most programs).

     • Copy of passport (for visa purposes).

   • Pay the £4,000 tuition fee deposit to secure a place and receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

2. Automatic Consideration: The Postgraduate Admissions Office verifies eligibility (international fee status, residence in an eligible country, self-funded status) upon offer acceptance.

3. Notification: Eligible students are informed of the scholarship award within their offer letter or via their Royal Holloway email by August 15, 2025 (September intake) or November 15, 2025 (January intake).

4. Accept and Enroll:

   • Accept the program offer via the Applicant Portal by the deadline in the offer letter (typically August 15, 2025, for September; November 15, 2025, for January).

   • Enroll full-time and be onshore by the program start date (September 2025 or January 2026) to activate the scholarship.

   • Pay the remaining tuition fees by the first instalment deadline (October 2025 for September intake; February 2026 for January intake).

Note: International students must hold a valid UK student visa and be onshore by the program start date. Apply for a visa by May 2025 (September intake) or August 2025 (January intake) to allow 3–4 months for processing. Contact international@royalholloway.ac.uk for support. If studies are suspended, the scholarship may be deferred for up to one year, subject to approval.

• Completed postgraduate application via the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal.

• Academic transcripts (in English or with certified translations).

• English proficiency test scores (e.g., IELTS 6.5–7.0, TOEFL iBT 88–100).

• Personal statement (500–750 words).

• Two academic references (for most programs).

• Copy of passport (for visa verification).

• Proof of £4,000 tuition fee deposit (for CAS issuance).

• Note: Documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Submit via the Applicant Portal by the program deadline. Eligibility for the scholarship is verified internally based on residence and fee status.

• Program Application Deadlines:

  • September 2025 intake: July 31, 2025.

  • January 2026 intake: October 31, 2025.

• Tuition Fee Deposit Deadline: July 31, 2025 (September 2025); October 31, 2025 (January 2026) for CAS issuance.

• Notification: Within offer letter or by August 15, 2025 (September intake); November 15, 2025 (January intake).

• Acceptance Deadline: As specified in the offer letter (typically August 15, 2025, or November 15, 2025).

• Enrollment Deadline: September 2025 (September intake); January 2026 (January intake).

• Health Insurance Deadline: Purchase UK International Health Insurance by August 31, 2025 (September intake) or November 30, 2025 (January intake).

• Note: No separate scholarship application deadline exists, as the award is automatic. Verify program deadlines at www.royalholloway.ac.uk or contact rhps@rhul.ac.uk. Early application by May 2025 (September intake) or August 2025 (January intake) is recommended for visa processing.