For candidates with an outstanding academic record, a small number of fee waived scholarship positions is offered every year, on a number of thematic areas.
The process is highly competitive, as usually there are more applicants than awards available. The main criteria for selection are academic excellence and the quality of the applicant’s research proposal. It is essential to demonstrate good knowledge of the proposed topic, as well as related experience. Opportunities for fee waived study are announced through the SEERC website.
Fee Waivers are given only for full time studies.
The award covers tuition fees only and not living expenses.
The fee waiver will be applied annually for the duration of the standard registration period (normally three years full-time), subject to the satisfactory progress of the student. All students are required to undergo a formal review of progress at the end of year 1 and year 2 (or part-time equivalent) and continuation on their programme - and the continued waiving of fees for funded students - is contingent on successfully meeting the relevant University progression criteria.
