Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship 2025

The Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship 2025 at the University of Dundee is a merit-based award designed to support international students from South Asia pursuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the university’s campus in Dundee, Scotland. Offering £4,000 per year, up to a maximum of £20,000 over five years, this scholarship reduces tuition costs for students from countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The University of Dundee, a public research institution founded in 1881, is ranked among the UK’s top 30 universities and is renowned for its programs in medicine, dentistry, art, and social sciences. The scholarship, automatically assessed during admission, fosters academic excellence and cultural exchange, aligning with Dundee’s mission to transform lives through education and innovation.

To be eligible for the Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

• Be nationals of a South Asian country, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka.

• Have submitted an application to study at the University of Dundee for September 2025 or January 2026 and received an offer for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught course (180 credits per year for postgraduate programs).

• Hold International Fee Status as determined by the University of Dundee, as indicated in the offer letter.

• Be currently residing in one of the listed South Asian countries at the time of application.

• Meet the academic entry requirements for the chosen program, typically:

  • Undergraduate: Equivalent qualifications (e.g., Indian CBSE/ISC Class 12 with 60–75% for most programs, 80–85% for medicine/dentistry) and English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0–7.0, no component below 5.5).

  • Postgraduate: A UK upper second-class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g., 60–65% in a 4-year Indian bachelor’s degree) and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5–7.0).

• Exclusions:

  • Not available for PhD programs, part-time courses, distance learning, or programs in the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, or Nursing & Health Sciences.

  • Not combinable with the Global Citizenship Scholarship or Global Excellence Scholarship (if eligible for Global Excellence, it replaces this award).

  • Students with partnership discounts (e.g., via International College Dundee, ICD) may receive either the partnership discount or this scholarship, not both.

  • Students changing programs, fee status, or personal information after matriculation may lose eligibility, subject to university reassessment.

• Scholarship Value: £4,000 per year, applied as a tuition fee waiver, up to a maximum of £20,000 over the duration of the program.

• Duration:

  • Undergraduate: Up to 5 years for standard programs; for 3.5-year School of Business degrees, applied from Year 2 onward.

  • Postgraduate Taught: 1 year for standard programs; up to 2 years for 2-year full-time programs with full-year tuition fees in both years.

• Disbursement: Credited directly to the tuition fee account each academic year after enrollment. If tuition is paid in full before the award, the scholarship value is refunded to the student’s bank account or transferred to their university accommodation account.

• Note: The scholarship does not cover living expenses, travel, visa, or additional fees (e.g., bench fees for research programs). No direct cash payment is made to recipients. If a student withdraws or changes programs, the university reserves the right to reassess or withdraw the award.

No separate application is required for the Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship. Follow these steps:

1. Apply to Dundee: Submit an application for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught program via the University of Dundee’s application portal (www.dundee.ac.uk/apply) or UCAS (www.ucas.com) for undergraduates by the relevant deadline.

2. Receive Offer: Obtain a conditional or unconditional offer letter for a program starting in September 2025 or January 2026, confirming International Fee Status and South Asian residency.

3. Automatic Assessment: The University Admissions team evaluates eligibility based on the application details (e.g., nationality, residency, program, fee status). No additional forms or essays are needed.

4. Accept Offer: Accept the offer, pay any required deposit (if applicable), and meet any conditions (e.g., academic or English proficiency requirements).

5. Enroll: Complete enrollment by the program start date (typically September 2025 or January 2026) to activate the scholarship.

6. Verification: The university confirms eligibility post-enrollment, applying the £4,000 tuition waiver for the first year and subsequent years if criteria are maintained.

Note: Applicants progressing from International College Dundee (ICD) in 2024/25 or 2025/26 are eligible if they meet the criteria upon entering the University of Dundee. Ensure accurate application details, as changes (e.g., program, fee status) may lead to scholarship reassessment or withdrawal. For queries, contact international@dundee.ac.uk.

• Completed application form for a Dundee program (via university portal or UCAS).

• Academic transcripts or certificates (e.g., Class 12 for undergraduates, bachelor’s degree for postgraduates, certified and translated if necessary).

• English proficiency test scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) unless exempt (e.g., CBSE/ISC Class 12 English with 70%+).

• Proof of nationality and residency (e.g., passport copy, verified via application details).

• Offer letter from the University of Dundee (provided post-application).

• Note: Documents are submitted during the program application process. No additional documents are required for the scholarship, as eligibility is assessed automatically. Originals may be requested post-admission for verification.

• Undergraduate Application:

  • UCAS Equal Consideration: January 29, 2025 (priority for competitive programs like medicine).

  • Final UCAS Deadline: June 30, 2025 (subject to program availability).

• Postgraduate Application: Rolling, but apply by July 1, 2025, for September 2025 or November 1, 2025, for January 2026 to ensure visa processing time.

• Scholarship Deadline: August 31, 2025, for September 2025 entry; January 31, 2026, for January 2026 entry (automatic assessment upon application submission).

• Enrollment Deadlines: September 2025 (Fall intake) or January 2026 (Spring intake, limited programs).

• Notification: Scholarship awards are confirmed with the offer letter or post-enrollment, typically by September 2025 or January 2026.

• Note: Deadlines vary by program. Medicine and dentistry have earlier deadlines (October 15, 2024, via UCAS). Check www.dundee.ac.uk or contact international@dundee.ac.uk for updates.

• International Office:

  • Email: international@dundee.ac.uk

  • Phone: +44 (0)1382 383838

  • Address: University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom.

• Admissions Office:

  • Email: admissions@dundee.ac.uk

  • Phone: +44 (0)1382 383838

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (GMT).