University of Liverpool Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarships 2026

If you’re an ambitious international student looking to pursue a master’s degree in the UK, the University of Liverpool Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarships 2026 present an exciting funding opportunity. Applications are now open for international students starting eligible master’s programs in January 2026, with generous tuition fee discounts offered based on nationality and academic merit.

This scholarship is part of the university’s commitment to attracting talented global graduates to study at one of the UK’s leading Russell Group institutions. Here's everything you need to know.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom

• Host Institution: University of Liverpool

• Study Level: Master’s / MRes (Postgraduate taught)

• Target Group: International students paying tuition fees at the overseas rate

• Eligible Courses: Over 140 master’s programs across all disciplines

• Award Value: £2,500 tuition fee discount (Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Country)

• Award Duration: One academic year (discount applied to the first year or pro-rata if part-time)

• Application Deadline: No separate application; must accept your offer and pay deposit by the date stated in your offer letter

• Start Date: January 2026 (for this scholarship cycle)

• Eligible For: Nationals of eligible countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific

• Additional Award Option: May be combined with the Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Achievement (for applicants with a first-class degree), capped at 50% of total tuition

  
  

🧭 Scholarship Overview

The Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarships are designed to recognize and reward international students joining the University of Liverpool for postgraduate studies. These scholarships aim to support global academic excellence and diversity by offering financial assistance to high-achieving students across various regions.

The scholarship consists of three variants:

• Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Country: Offered automatically to new master’s students from eligible countries, valued at £2,500.

• Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Achievement: An additional £2,500 for applicants holding a first-class degree (or equivalent).

• Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Course: A higher-value award for select degree programs.

For the January 2026 intake, only the Country Scholarship is confirmed. Students who qualify for both Country and Achievement awards may combine them, but the total tuition discount cannot exceed 50% of total fees.

The scholarship is applied automatically—no separate application is required. Once you have accepted your offer and paid your deposit, the university will apply the discount directly to your tuition fee.

💲 Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition Fee Reduction: £2,500 tuition discount automatically applied to eligible students.

• Combinable Award: Can be combined with the Achievement Scholarship (additional £2,500), up to a maximum of 50% fee reduction.

• Automatic Consideration: No additional scholarship application needed.

• Pro-rata Support: Applied proportionally for part-time students over the course duration.

• Access to Excellence: Study at a world-class research university and a member of the Russell Group.

🌏Eligible Citizenship Countries

Applicants from the following countries are eligible for the Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Country (2026):

Africa:

Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia.

Asia:

Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.

Caribbean and the Americas:

Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Europe:

Cyprus, Malta, Turkey.

Australia and the Pacific:

Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the University of Liverpool Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

• Be applying to an eligible master’s or MRes program starting in January 2026.

• Be an international student paying full overseas tuition fees.

• Accept their admission offer and pay the tuition fee deposit before the deadline indicated in their offer letter.

• Be a national of an eligible country listed by the university.

• Be studying on campus in Liverpool (full-time or part-time).

• Not already hold a master’s degree.

• Not be sponsored by a government, company, or other external funding body.

• Not have previously studied at the University of Liverpool (undergraduate, XJTLU, or Liverpool International College).

If applying for the Achievement Scholarship in addition to the Country Scholarship, candidates must also:

• Hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

📚 Eligible Study Programmes

More than 140 postgraduate courses are eligible for this award. Below are examples of eligible master’s programmes across major academic disciplines:

• Engineering and Technology:

  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc (Eng)

  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy MSc (Eng)

  • Biomedical Engineering MSc (Eng)

  • Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology MSc (Eng)

  • Robotics and the Internet of Things MSc (Eng)

• Business and Management:

  • International Business MSc

  • Finance and Investment Management MSc

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc

  • Master of Business Administration (The Liverpool MBA)

  • Business Analytics and Big Data MSc

• Computer and Data Sciences:

  • Advanced Computer Science MSc

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc

  • Cyber Security and Communications Engineering MSc (Eng)

  • Advanced Data Science and AI with a Year in Industry MSc

• Health and Life Sciences:

  • Infection and Immunity MSc

  • Palliative and End of Life Care MSc

  • Clinical and Health Psychology MSc

  • Cancer Biology and Therapy MSc

• Humanities and Social Sciences:

  • International Relations and Security MA

  • Communication and Media MRes

  • Creative and Critical Writing MA

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

(For the full list of eligible courses, visit the University of Liverpool’s official website.)

📝 Application Procedure

• There is no separate scholarship application. Eligible students will be automatically considered upon applying to an eligible master’s program.

• You must accept your offer and pay the deposit by the specified deadline.

🗂️ Required Documents (for admission)

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)

• Personal statement / statement of purpose

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Reference letters

• Valid passport copy

The University will assess eligibility for the scholarship based on the information provided in your admission application.

ℹ️ Additional Information

• The scholarship applies only to master’s courses starting in January 2026.

• Separate scholarship announcements for September 2026 entry will be released later.

• The total tuition discount from all University of Liverpool scholarships cannot exceed 50% of the tuition fee.

• The university reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship if programme capacity limits are reached.

🔗 Official Link

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