Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships

University of Warwick

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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Applying for a PhD at the University of Warwick; assessed as an overseas fee-paying student; any discipline; first-year Warwick PhD students may also apply

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About this opportunity

Annual central competition awarding Warwick's best international PhD applicants a fully funded scholarship. It is not available for taught or research Master's degrees.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Applying for a PhD at the University of Warwick; assessed as an overseas fee-paying student; any discipline; first-year Warwick PhD students may also apply
2. Note the deadline. Early to mid Dec (course application first, then scholarship application a few days later; supporting documents in early Jan) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. PhD course application, online scholarship application, supporting documents and references.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Ranking against Warwick's postgraduate research criteria (academic excellence and research potential)

Free materials

Templates, checklists and guides to help you apply.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships?

Applying for a PhD at the University of Warwick; assessed as an overseas fee-paying student; any discipline; first-year Warwick PhD students may also apply

What does Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships cover?

Academic fees (normally at the overseas fee rate) and a maintenance grant at the prevailing UKRI rate for up to 3.5 years of full-time doctoral study, plus a Researcher Training Support Grant of GBP 5,000. The length and value of each award is confirmed in the offer letter.

When is the deadline for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships?

Early to mid Dec (course application first, then scholarship application a few days later; supporting documents in early Jan) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships?

PhD course application, online scholarship application, supporting documents and references.

How are applicants selected for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships?

Ranking against Warwick's postgraduate research criteria (academic excellence and research potential)

How much work is the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships application?

High: PhD application + scholarship application + references