Supporting talent, enabling opportunity
At London Metropolitan University, we’re proud to introduce the USA International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship for the January 2026 intake. This award is designed to support exceptional postgraduate applicants from the United States who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need, while also enriching our global, inclusive community in London.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the USA London Met International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship, you must:
- Be a US citizen and US resident.
- Be applying for a full-time master’s degree at London Metropolitan University's London campuses starting in January 2026.
- Be considered an International-fee payer.
- Have graduated, or be expected to graduate, with a first-class (equivalent) bachelor’s degree by 30 November 2025.
- Have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for January 2026.
- Be able to demonstrate financial need in a written personal statement (part of the application form).
- Have an IELTS 7.5 (minimum) unless exempt under English language requirements (most US citizens are exempt).
- Be available to begin studies at London Metropolitan University in January 2026 – no deferral permitted.
- Be 18 or above on enrolment and meet UK immigration requirements.
Scholarship Value
- £4,000 tuition fee discount (applied to one year of study).
- This scholarship can be combined with other awards, including the USA Elite Scholarship, allowing successful US applicants to achieve up to £9,500 total tuition fee reductions in the first year.
Application Process
- Complete the International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship application form and indicate your wish to be considered for this award.
- You must also declare if you would like to take up non-funded accommodation at International Student House (ISH). Please note: if you are awarded the scholarship and select this option, you will be required to sign a housing contract directly with ISH.
Selection Criteria
- 2 awards available for 2 students from the USA.
- Academic excellence (first-class honours or equivalent e.g. US GPA 3.7–4.0).
- Demonstrated financial need through your personal statement.
- Answers within application form.
Restrictions and Exemptions
- Available only to new, full-time postgraduate, international students who are US citizens and US residents.
- Only for courses starting in January 2026.
- Excludes: Distace learning courses, GDL, PG Dip, PG Cert, LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2).
- No deferrals permitted.
Key Deadlines
- Application deadline: 31 October 2025
- Notification of results: 30 November 2025
Contact Us
- General enquiries: international@londonmet.ac.uk
- US Financial Aid enquiries: usafinancialaid@londonmet.ac.uk
At a glance
| Maximum value: | £9500 tuition fee discount inclusive of £4000 USA International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship and £5500 USA Elite Scholarship |
| Open to: | USA citizens and residents with international fee paying stasus only. |
| Studying at level: | Postgraduate (Full-time) |
| The information on this page applies to the following academic years (as indicated): | 2025/26 (postgraduate courses starting in January 2026 only) |