Science and Technology Country Scholarship

For Master’s-level postgraduate taught students on full-time Science and Technology programmes.

At a glance

Study level Master's-level postgraduate taught students
Fee status International students from Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam (about fee status)
Year of entry 2025
Based on Nationality or country of domicile, entry grades
Amount £10,000 as a partial tuition fee waver
How to apply

You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply

Introduction

From harnessing the powers of AI to improved flood risk modelling and advances in infant development to the enhancement of renewable energy sources, Lancaster’s scientists and engineers are transforming communities and enriching lives across the globe. The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) offers postgraduate degree courses that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and acumen to change the world for the benefit of humankind.

The Faculty is delighted to support international students from underrepresented countries and recognise academic excellence and potential in students by offering a dedicated scholarship.

Eligibility

This scholarship is available to students planning to study a full-time, taught postgraduate programme (MSc or MA) offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology.

The scholarship is offered for international students who are nationals of, or whose permanent home address is within, one of the following countries:

  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have, or achieve as part of your offer conditions, the equivalent of a 1st or 2:1 degree classification in your undergraduate studies. Our equivalent qualifications information below will help you check your eligibility.

You can see whether your chosen course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology on the relevant course page – just look in the ‘your department’ information box.

International students from other countries may be eligible for the Lancaster Global Scholarship or the Science and Technology Dean’s Award.

Combining scholarship awards

Combining the Science and Technology Country Scholarship with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship is possible. Combining the Science and Technology Country Scholarship with any other Lancaster scholarships is not possible.

International qualifications

To help you check if your qualifications meet our entry requirements, we provide information on our bachelor’s degree equivalent qualifications and grades for many countries. Select a country from the list below.

Making an application

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. Eligible students will be identified automatically through their postgraduate application. The scholarship is confirmed once Lancaster University receives your final exam transcript.

Our admissions team can help with questions about scholarships and bursaries and other general enquiries about applying to Lancaster University.

Further information

  • This scholarship is only available to students on full-time, postgraduate taught programmes offered at the Lancaster campus within the Faculty of Science and Technology. It is not available to students applying for MSc by Research programmes or online programmes.
  • Applicants must have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from Lancaster University for October 2025 entry.
  • As the number of scholarships is limited, you must accept your offer by the deadline stated by the admissions team.
  • Applicants in receipt of external funding will only be eligible for this scholarship where the external funding covers less than 50% of the tuition fee.
  • Applicants applying from articulation partners and Pre-Master's programmes offered by Lancaster University are not eligible for this scholarship.
  • Awardees must be classed as 'overseas' or ‘international' fee-paying students for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of their studies. If you are awarded the scholarship and are subsequently reassessed as a ‘home’ fee-payer, you will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.

Receipt of the scholarship

  • The Science and Technology Country Scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. It is not renewable if you undertake a second year of study.
  • The scholarship is only available as a partial fee waiver, deducted from your tuition fee. It is not available as a cash alternative.

Lancaster University reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship if award holders are subsequently found to be ineligible or if the terms and conditions of the scholarship are not adhered to.

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