University of Warwick – Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship
The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Warwick is a merit‑based award for outstanding international (overseas fee‑paying) students, including those from India and Pakistan, applying for full‑time undergraduate degree programmes starting in Autumn 2025.
Scholarship Value
- Up to 15 full‑tuition scholarships (100% tuition fee coverage)
- Approximately 170 half‑tuition scholarships (50% fee reduction)
- Around 100 scholarships at 25% tuition fee reduction
- Up to 10 awards of £2,000 for IFP (International Foundation Programme) students
These awards are available for the full duration of the undergraduate course (typically 3–4 years)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be classified as ‘international fee‑paying’ (overseas tuition status)
- Be self‑funded, meaning not sponsored by employers or holding full external scholarships
- Have applied before 29 January 2025 via UCAS for an undergraduate or IFP course (excluding MBChB) starting in Autumn 2025
- Hold a confirmed offer by 14 May 2025 to remain eligible for scholarship consideration
Current University of Warwick students are not eligible, except IFP students applying to continue into full undergraduate entry in 2025.
Application Process & Timeline
- UCAS application must be submitted by 29 January 2025
- Eligible applicants will be invited to complete the Warwick scholarship application, typically in March (deadline 12:00 BST, 28 March 2025)
- Scholarship application responses include a prompt like “What makes you excellent?”, limited to 200 words, focusing on academic and extracurricular achievements beyond grades
- Final decisions are announced after offer issuance and application evaluation by May 2025
Ideal Applicant Profile – India & Pakistan
- High‑performing students (typically top grades in board/IB/A‑levels or equivalent)
- Self‑funded applicants holding an offer for September 2025 undergraduate entry
- Prepared to articulate academic excellence with leadership, ambition, and global potential
Why Work with Rise Education Group?
As a specialist in supporting South Asian undergraduates, Rise Education Group assists candidates applying for Warwick’s Global Excellence Scholarship by:
- Guiding eligibility and application stage timing (UCAS + scholarship portal)
- Coaching responses to the essay prompt: sharpen your academic narrative and achievements
- Clarifying fee-status requirements and self-funding conditions
- Ensuring acceptance of offers by scholarship‑critical deadlines to maintain eligibility
Our experience ensures your application stands out in this merit‑driven, high‑competition process.
Book a Free Consultation
If you’re preparing to apply to Warwick from India or Pakistan, and aiming to secure one of the Global Excellence Scholarships, start with expert support: