University of Southampton Delhi is pleased to announce an expanded portfolio of scholarships and bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants for the August 2026 intake. This initiative aims to recognise academic excellence among talented and deserving students, enhancing access to world-class higher education.
For 2026, two prestigious Delhi Presidential competitive scholarships will be awarded, one for undergraduate and one for postgraduate studies. The undergraduate scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver for the three-year programme, while the postgraduate award covers full tuition fee for the one-year Master’s degree.
The Future Talent competitive scholarships will support up to 30 students across all nine programmes, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Each award provides a tuition fee reduction of INR 232,000, extended throughout the full undergraduate course duration based on student performance and the one-year postgraduate programme.
All competitive scholarships, including the Presidential and Future Talent, and Cambridge awards, will require applicants to submit a dedicated scholarship application.
Finally, the Merit Scholar Awards will recognise up to 15 exceptional undergraduate applicants in Economics, Accounting and Finance, Creative Computing, Computer Science, and Software Engineering. Each award grants INR 150,000 towards tuition fees, per academic year. The award recognises academically outstanding and highly qualified students. To qualify and students must hold an unconditional offer to study. The Cambridge Scholarship Awards offer up to two competitive scholarships for Cambridge International A-Level graduates applying to undergraduate programmes, providing a tuition fee reduction of INR 220,000 for the first year.
Finally, the University will introduce up to eight Future Talent Bursaries to support undergraduate students requiring financial assistance. Bursaries will offer either a 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction.. Students will be selected based on eligibility, with the University ensuring a respectful and transparent assessment process.
Speaking on the announcement, Professor Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost, University of Southampton Delhi, said: “The scholarships and bursaries for the August 2026 intake are intended to recognise students who demonstrate strong academic preparation and a clear orientation toward scholarly engagement. These awards are designed to encourage students with intellectual curiosity and readiness for advanced study. We look forward to welcoming the next cohort and continuing to build a student body that reflects the academic standards and aspirations of University of Southampton.”
