About This Opportunity

The University of Warwick's Chancellor's International Scholarship is a competitive fully funded award for outstanding international PhD students across any discipline at Warwick. It is one of the most generous PhD scholarships at a UK Russell Group university specifically targeting international students, covering both tuition fees and a living stipend for the full doctoral period.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Classified as an international (overseas fee-paying) student at Warwick
  • Applying for a full-time PhD programme at the University of Warwick
  • Ghanaian and African applicants are eligible — the scholarship specifically targets international students
  • Strong academic record and a compelling research proposal

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition fees for the duration of your PhD at Warwick
  • Annual living stipend at a competitive UK doctoral rate
  • Access to Warwick's research facilities, graduate school support, and academic networks

How to Apply

  • Apply for your chosen PhD programme at the University of Warwick through the standard graduate admissions portal
  • Complete a separate Chancellor's International Scholarship application — this is distinct from your PhD application and must be submitted within the scholarship window
  • Prepare a strong research proposal and identify a Warwick supervisor willing to support your application
  • Submit both your PhD application and the scholarship application before the January deadline
  • Scholarship decisions are communicated alongside or shortly after admissions decisions

    • Tips

    • The separate scholarship application is a firm requirement — missing it means you will not be considered for the award even if you are admitted to the PhD programme.
    • Warwick is particularly strong in economics, mathematics, computer science, social sciences, and business — applicants in these areas are competing against a particularly deep international pool.
    • Contact your prospective Warwick supervisor well before the deadline — a supervisor who knows your work and actively supports your application is a significant advantage in the selection process.

    ⏰ Deadline: Typically January (Annual) — check warwick.ac.uk for the exact current date and submit both your PhD application and the scholarship application simultaneously.