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Bright Futures Postgraduate Scholarship
We know funding your Master’s can be a concern.
At UEA, we want to help support you to reach your potential, whilst enjoying the unique and important contribution to university life that only you can make.
So our new Bright Futures Postgraduate Scholarships offer a £2,000 reduction in fees for UK-based students starting an eligible course in the 2026/7 academic year, to help you get on with taking your next step.
Guidance
We are looking for a carefully constructed, original response that can demonstrate how you believe studying your chosen course at UEA will help you to make a difference in the future of your chosen field of study. We are also interested to hear how you will contribute to our campus environment during your time here at UEA. Your answers should reflect that you have a good understanding of your area of study and what it means to be part of the UEA student body.
Type of Course
- Postgraduate Taught
- PGCE
Funding Type
- Tuition Fees
Total Value
£2,000
Number Available Per Year
50
Course Start Date
- September 2026
Criteria
Criteria
- UK Fees
School/Faculty
- Art, Media and American Studies
- History
- Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
- Politics, Philosophy Language and Communication Studies
- Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computing Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Natural Sciences
- Economics
- Law
- Norwich Business School
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Global Development
- Biological Sciences
- Education
- INTO
- Music
- Physics
- Sport
Country / Region
- UK
Applicant's Nationality
- United Kingdom
Further Criteria
The following courses are not eligible:
MBA
MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement
MSc Global Plant Health
MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and The Americas
Any Integrated Masters
Any Pre-Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma courses
Restrictions with other Scholarships
You are not able to receive any other UEA Scholarships in addition to this. If you are eligible for another UEA Scholarship of higher value, this will automatically replace this Scholarship. Students receiving sponsorship covering full fees by an outside body or government organisation are not eligible for this scholarship. Government or educational loans that require repayment do not affect eligibility.
Application Process
The deadline for applications is Monday 29 June 2026.
All submitted applications will be reviewed by a panel, and successful candidates will be notified by week commencing 27 July 2026.