These scholarships of up to £15,000 are available to international students studying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). They are awarded to candidates who can best demonstrate business excellence in an interview. 

Benefits

Scholarships are available for 4 different amounts:

  • £15,000
  • £13,000
  • £10,000
  • £7,000

Scholarship Courses

  • Business Administration

Requirements

You are eligible if you:

  • Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from Southampton 
  • Will be studying the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
  • Will pay the Overseas fee

Selection Process

This is a competitive process and not all applicants will be successful.   

Applicants must interview to compete for the scholarship. Their business excellence will be assessed using the following criteria:   

  • a high degree of relevant professional experience in management and/or leadership  
  • evidence of rapid career progression 
  • clear ability to contribute to the quality of the MBA cohort 
  • strong academic ability and performance 
  • excellent performance at interview 

The scholarship award is made at the discretion of the Business School. Their decisions are final

Method of Application

If we offer you a place on the MBA, we’ll automatically consider you for the Southampton Business School MBA Excellence International Scholarship. There is no need to complete a separate application.  

For More information or help, email international-scholarships@soton.ac.uk. 

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025.