-Scholarship suite includes Delhi Presidential, Future Talent, Merit Scholar, Changemaker, Science Impact Scholarships, Cambridge Awards & L.E.K. Consulting scholarships

National, *** June 2026: University of Southampton Delhi is expanding its successful scholarships programme, designed to recognise academic excellence, promote diversity and support high potential students in accessing international quality education in India. It is expected that one in three students will be able to benefit from these competitive, merit and needs based scholarships and bursaries. 

The University will offer two Delhi Presidential Competitive Scholarships, one each for undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering 100% tuition fees for the full duration of the programme (three years for undergraduate and one year for postgraduate study). These highly competitive scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic performance and strong alignment with the University’s values.

In addition, up to 30 Future Talent Scholarships will be awarded across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing tuition fee support for the entire course duration. This marks an expansion from the previous year, with undergraduate support now extended to all three years.

The University will also offer up to 15 Merit Scholar Awards for undergraduate students across disciplines such as Economics, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Creative Computing, and Software Engineering. These awards will support tuition fees across all three years and will be granted to students who exceed the academic entry criteria.

Further, up to two Cambridge Scholarship Awards will be available for Cambridge International A-Level graduates, offering financial support towards first-year tuition fees.

Continuing from the first year this year’s L.E.K. Consulting – University of Southampton Delhi corporate partnership will have a provision of up to 12 postgraduate merit scholarships against fees at University of Southampton Delhi for MSc programmes in Finance, Data Science and Economics. These scholarships will be focused towards early career professionals.

The University has introduced Changemaker Scholarships for undergraduate students, offering up to four competitive awards across Economics, Accounting and Finance, Business Management, and Creative Computing. Each scholarship will cover 50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme, supporting talented students who demonstrate strong academic potential and leadership qualities.

In addition, up to four Science Impact Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling in the BEng (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Science programmes. These scholarships are designed to recognise and encourage academic excellence in computing and technology-related disciplines.

In addition, the Future Talent Bursary provides eligible undergraduate students with tuition fee support of up to 50%, recognising both academic merit and financial need.

Professor Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost, University of Southampton Delhi, said: “At University of Southampton Delhi, we are continually inspired by the drive and ambition of young India. We see immense potential in this new generation and are committed to nurturing it. We are focused on creating an environment that encourages independent thinking, global exposure, and real-world relevance. Through these scholarships, we hope to enable students to not just participate in the future, but actively shape it.”

All scholarships are offered in the form of tuition fee waivers. Students are required to secure admission into a programme before applying for a scholarship, following which they are assessed through a structured evaluation process. A single application enables students to be considered across multiple scholarship categories.The initiative reflects the university’s focus on building a globally relevant academic ecosystem in India, combining international standards with accessibility and student support.

For more information on programmes, scholarships, and the application process, please visit – https://delhi.southampton.ac.uk/

About  University of Southampton Delhi

University of Southampton Delhi is the first UGC-approved university to establish a campus in India under NEP 2020. The university drives original thinking, turns knowledge into action and impact, and creates solutions to the world’s challenges.

We are ranked 17th in The Times Good University Guide 2026 (UK University Rankings) and 52^nd in the world in the TIME Magazine World University Rankings, 2026. Our academics are leaders in their fields, forging links with high-profile international businesses and organisations, and inspiring a 25,000-strong community of exceptional students from over 135 countries worldwide.

Through our high-quality education, the University helps students on a journey of discovery to realise their potential and join our global network of over 200,000 alumni.

University of Southampton’s Successful Futures Pathway is an award-winning programme designed to help students evaluate their skills, align them with employer expectations, and prepare for successful career pathways. The programmes also offer tailored support and access to a wide range of work experience opportunities both on and off campus. The University is globally recognised for its strong career outcomes, backed by a proven track record in graduate employability and industry engagement. According to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, it ranks among the top 110 institutions worldwide for employability. The University is also listed among the top 15 universities in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and features among the top 10 UK universities most targeted by leading employers, as reported in The Graduate Market 2023.

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