This scholarship scheme is for EU undergraduate students studying as new students in academic year 2027-28, who are classified as Oversseas students for fees purposes. The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 for each year of full-time undergraduate study, automatically deducted from your annual tuition fees, up to a maximum of three years of study for students starting in year 1, or four years for student starting in year 0.
We'll assess your eligibility based on the information that you submit with your application for your place at Essex. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship. You don't need to complete an application form.
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.
EU Scholarship - Terms and conditions for 2027-28 entry (.pdf)
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.