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Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount

 

The details
Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate research
2025-2026, 2026-2027
All
All departments

The University is offering a tuition fee discount to students who successfully completed a ºÚÁÏÍø validated Bachelors degree, Masters degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Diploma, either at Essex or one of our partner institutions. The discount is available to students studying at Masters level following the completion of an Undergraduate course; or PhD level following the completion of a Masters at Essex. 

The discount will depend on the achievement of the previous ºÚÁÏÍø validated qualification and the academic year of entry to the university as below:

For courses starting in the 2025-26 academic year
Qualification Discount amount 

First Class or Distinction

2.1 or Merit

2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma

33%
For courses starting in the 2026-27 academic year
Qualification Discount amount 

First Class or Distinction

2.1 or Merit

2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma

20%

How to apply

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form. The University will assess your eligibility based on the academic transcripts and certificates held on file.

Full details

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.

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.