Overview
These are the University of Bolton Excellence Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year, open to international students, including those from Ethiopia. The scholarships are designed to recognize and reward outstanding academic talent across various fields of study at the University of Bolton in the United Kingdom. They support students pursuing undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs.
Coverage
The scholarships provide a tuition fee discount, categorized into Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards based on academic achievement.
* Gold Award: £4,000 tuition fee discount. The aggregator suggests this could translate to £6,000 for a three-year undergraduate program (£2,000 annually), £2,500 for a four-year undergraduate program (with £1,000 in the first year and £500 for the next three), £2,000 for a one-year undergraduate top-up, £3,000 for a 12-18 month Master's, and a total of £6,000 for a PhD program (£2,000 annually).
* Silver Award: £3,000 tuition fee discount. The aggregator suggests this could translate to £4,500 for a three-year undergraduate program (£1,500 annually), £2,500 for a four-year undergraduate program (with £1,000 in the first year and £500 for the next three), £1,500 for a one-year undergraduate top-up, £2,000 for a 12-18 month Master's, and a total of £4,500 for a PhD program (£1,500 annually).
* Bronze Award: £2,000 tuition fee discount. The aggregator suggests this could translate to £2,000 for a three-year undergraduate program (£1,000 annually), £2,000 for a four-year undergraduate program (with £1,000 in the first year and £500 for the next three), £1,000 for a one-year undergraduate top-up, £1,000 for a 12-18 month Master's, and a total of £2,000 for a PhD program (£1,000 annually).
These are partial scholarships, primarily covering tuition fees.
Eligibility
These scholarships are open to all international students, including Ethiopian citizens, who wish to study at the University of Bolton. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
* Academic Levels: Available for undergraduate (3-year and 4-year programs with foundation years), postgraduate taught (MA, MSc, MBA), and PhD/Doctoral programs. MRes programs are not eligible.
* Academic Merit:
* Gold Award: Requires a First Class degree or 70% GPA (or equivalent).
* Silver Award: Requires an Upper Second Class degree or 60% GPA (or equivalent).
* Bronze Award: Available to all other eligible applicants.
* Fields of Study: The scholarships are available across various academic subjects offered at the University of Bolton, including business, arts, and science.
How to apply
To apply for the University of Bolton Excellence Scholarships, you must complete an online application. The application process typically involves applying for admission to your chosen degree program at the University of Bolton. Further detailed instructions and the application portal can be found on the official University of Bolton website. Ensure timely completion of the application process.
Notes
The University of Bolton is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The scholarships are for entry in the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship application deadline aligns with the university's or specific degree programs' admissions deadlines.