International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship Ongoing

Awarded By: University of Essex
Updated on Nov 6, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Jul 31, 2025
Amount: GBP 2,000
Countries:
United KingdomUK

Scholarship Overview

The University of Essex is awarding scholarships of £2,000 to college students entering the University for the first time in October 2025 who acquire instructional excellence in their International Baccalaureate. The scholarship is available for the primary year of undergraduate diploma take a look at best.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for all full-time undergraduate students at the University of Essex, United Kingdom.

Scholarship amount details

  • The scholarship is worth £2,000 for the first year of study only.
  • Payment will be made in two instalments, normally in February and May by bank transfer.

Max scholarship per student: GBP 2000=> Rs 219356
Conversion rate used: 1 GBP = Rs 109.89
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award.
  • You don’t need to complete an application form.
  • If you are eligible, you will be notified via email from August 2024 and within 2 weeks of meeting the eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Application
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Scholarship link

https://www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships/international-baccalaureate-excellence-scholarship

Application Link
https://www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships/international-baccalaureate-excellence-scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Application Deadline 31-Jul-2025
FAQ Link Not Available
Contact Email funding@essexacuk
Phone Number +4401206 873333

 

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Students must have obtained 34 points or above in the International Baccalaureate.
  • These scholarships are available to both Home and Overseas fee payers with any funding status.
  • Students must register for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
  • Students must have received an offer of admission for entry to the University of Essex for 2025-26 and must actively make Essex their firm choice.
  • The award can be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships.
  • Students must register for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex with first enrolment at the University of Essex in 2025-26.
  • This scholarship is available for the first year of study (Year 1) at undergraduate level in 2025-26 only.
  • Successful students should be available for promotional activities.

Scholarship Restriction:
No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Exams Details:

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time