The University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship are offered to international students seeking to study in the UK starting in the 2026/27 academic session.
The International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships awards are worth £10,000 towards the tuition fee for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.
In this post, the details, requirements, benefits, and stepwise application guide will be fully provided for candidates interested in applying for the opportunity.
University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: £10,000 per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 3, 2026
University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Details:
The University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship is available for new international students who meet the eligibility criteria.
The scholarship can be awarded in conjunction with any available scholarships from the Department or Faculty you will be studying in, subject to not becoming a sponsored student.
If you are selected for a merit scholarship, subject to the eligibility and award criteria you will be guaranteed the award in your first year of study. The scholarship is available in each of the following academic years of your course subject to scoring 60%, or above (wmg), and achieving a minimum of 120 credits in the previous academic year.
Requirements for International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, you must fulfil the following requirements:
- Your programme must be scheduled to commence at the University of Sheffield in autumn 2026.
- You must receive an offer for a course studied in full at the University of Sheffield. All undergraduate degree courses are eligible with the exceptions of Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).
- For tuition fee purposes you must be self-funded and eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee.
- You must not be a sponsored student*.
- You must enter a degree programme at the University of Sheffield in programme year 1 or year 2.
- For scholarship purposes all MArch programmes are considered as postgraduate taught programmes and are not eligible for this or any other undergraduate scholarship.
- The University of Sheffield reserves the right to review and change scholarship provision.
Benefits of University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
The scholarships are competitive awards worth £10,000 towards the tuition fee for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2026.
How to Apply for University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of Sheffield Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Apply for admission to an undergraduate program at the University of Sheffield.
- You will need to use your applicant login details (once you have received an offer) to access the application form.
- The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Tuesday June 3, 2026
- If you are offered the scholarship, Sheffield will ask that you confirm acceptance of your scholarship and firm your offer by a fixed date.