Application is now open for the University of Winchester International Scholarships Bursaries and Awards. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Winchester and Scholarship
Hampshire, England’s city of Winchester is home to the public research institution known as the University of Winchester. Although the institution was founded in 2005, its teacher-training college roots date back to 1840. Winchester University is a part of The Cathedrals Group, a group of universities and university colleges in the UK (formally known as the Council of Church Universities and Colleges, or CCUC).
The institution hosts its commencement exercises every year in Winchester Cathedral. The University of Winchester graduates are permitted to use the post-nominal Winton, which comes from the Latin Wintoniensis, which means “of Winchester.” The school was first housed in a home at 27 St. Swithun Street in Winchester, where it was rather tiny.
The school changed its name to Winchester Training College when it relocated to Wolvesey, the Bishop’s Palace, in 1847. On property provided by the cathedral at West Hill, Winchester, a new structure (currently the main building on the university’s King Alfred Campus) was erected for the college in 1862 as a result of a cholera outbreak at Wolvesey. In 1928, the college adopted the name King Alfred’s College. The Winchester Diocesan Training School was established in 1840 as a Church of England foundation for the training of primary school teachers, and here is where the University of Winchester had its start.
According to the Guardian Rankings, Winchester is placed 110th out of 121 universities in the UK, 106th out of 121 by the Times / Sunday Times, and 109th out of 130 by the Complete University Guide Rankings. The Teaching Excellence Framework gave Winchester a silver rating, indicating that it “regularly exceeds the baseline quality expected of higher education institutions” and “the university is of high quality.” Winchester debuted on THE in 2023, falling between positions 801 and 1000.
A variety of prizes, bursaries, and scholarships are available from the university for new students starting in September. These offer financial assistance to students depending on their academic performance, individual circumstances, and family income.
Find out more by looking below:
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – POSTGRADUATE
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Details about University of Winchester International Scholarships Bursaries and Awards:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Winchester
Scholarship Value: Up to £3,000 for postgraduate and £1,000 for masters
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Masters, Postgraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Winchester
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Winchester International Scholarships Bursaries and Awards (Postgraduate)
International students who enroll in a taught program at the university are eligible for the international student scholarship.
Open to: Foreign students applying to a full-time taught program.
Criteria: A University of Winchester offers must have been accepted. Students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas and a first- or second-class equivalent degree. Additionally, recipients must fulfill other merit-based requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Winchester International Scholarships Bursaries and Awards (Masters)
International students who enroll in a taught program at the university are eligible for the international student scholarship.
Open to: Foreign students applying to a full-time taught program.
Criteria: **Except for distance learning students, applicants must have accepted an offer from the University of Winchester.
Important Information: International students are eligible to receive both the International Student Bursary and an International Student Scholarship.
Application Process for the University of Winchester International Scholarships Bursaries and Awards
Use the email below to apply
- The International Student Scholarship – international@winchester.ac.uk
You can also visit the official website for further details.
The Application Deadline is: July 31, 2023
Not interested in this particular scholarship? See other UK scholarships here.
