The Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 at the University of Dundee (UK) supports international students from South Asian countries who plan to pursue a full‑time postgraduate taught Master’s program at the university. It offers a cash award to help with study costs and promotes greater access for candidates from the South Asia region.

About the Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship

The Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship is a regional award offered by the University of Dundee for students originating from South Asia. It applies to postgraduate taught programs where the annual tuition fee is £22,250 or above and is designed to support students from the South Asian region in advancing their postgraduate studies in Scotland.

Why Choose The Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship?

This scholarship provides financial assistance for international students from South Asia to pursue a taught Master’s degree at the University of Dundee. It helps reduce study costs and enhances the affordability of postgraduate education in the UK. Students also benefit from a high‑quality academic environment, international networking opportunities, and the chance to study within a globally recognized Scottish university.

Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: United Kingdom
  • Host Institution: University of Dundee
  • Scholarship Name: Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
  • Study Level: Master’s (Postgraduate)
  • Program: Full‑time postgraduate taught Master’s programs with eligible fees (£22,250+)
  • Coverage: Cash award of £6,500 (single payment)
  • Application Deadline: Friday, 28 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
  • Program Start: 21 September 2026
  • Eligible Applicants: International students from South Asian countries holding an offer for an eligible Dundee Master’s program

Scholarship Benefits

  • £6,500 cash award to support postgraduate study costs in the first year.
  • No separate application form; eligibility is assessed automatically.
  • Opportunity to study a wide range of Master’s programs at a UK university.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Be classified as an international fee‑paying student for tuition purposes, as shown in the Dundee offer letter.
  • Hold an offer for a full‑time, on‑campus postgraduate taught Master’s program at the University of Dundee.
  • The program’s tuition fee must be £22,250 or above.
  • Domiciled in a South Asian country (e.g., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).

Note: Applicants from the International College Dundee (ICD) pathway are also eligible if they meet all criteria and progress to the University of Dundee degree.

Required Documents

Because there is no separate scholarship application, the primary requirement is:

  • A confirmed offer letter for an eligible postgraduate taught Master’s program at the University of Dundee.

The university will use the information from your admissions application to assess eligibility automatically.

Application Process & Timeline

  • Apply for admission to an eligible postgraduate taught Master’s program at the University of Dundee.
  • Receive an offer with an international fee status confirmed in your offer letter.
  • The University’s Admissions Team automatically assesses applicants for the Vice‑Chancellor’s South Asia Scholarship (no extra form required).
  • Receive your scholarship decision before the program start date.
  • Prepare for study in the UK, including visa, travel, accommodation, and enrolment arrangements.