Amount
Varies
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
The University of Sheffield offers Global Futures Scholarships to international students with strong academic records and demonstrated commitment to contributing to their home communities. Sheffield is ranked in the global top 100 and is renowned for engineering, medicine, social sciences, and architecture. The scholarship is particularly well-suited for students intending to work on development or reconstruction challenges — including those from MENA.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that the journey out cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the University of Sheffield — Global Futures Scholarship?
The University of Sheffield offers Global Futures Scholarships to international students with strong academic records and demonstrated commitment to contributing to their home communities. Sheffield is ranked in the global top 100 and is renowned for engineering, medicine, social sciences, and architecture. The scholarship is particularly well-suited for students intending to work on development or reconstruction challenges — including those from MENA.
Who can apply for the University of Sheffield — Global Futures Scholarship?
Students pursuing Bachelor's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The University of Sheffield — Global Futures Scholarship has an acceptance rate of approximately 24.54%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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