As a world-leading university in the field of environmental sustainability and climate change, we provide the ideal learning environment for students who want to play their part in building a green future for all. As part of our commitment to a green future, we want to make sure that the most capable and committed candidates from Low and Lower lower-middle-income countries have the opportunity to study at the University of Exeter – becoming the students of today who shape tomorrow’s world:

• learning about the scientific, human, social, and cultural issues that are involved in the vital field of sustainability;
• being equipped with the skills for a ‘greener’ economy and the imagination to provide solutions for a sustainable society;
• developing their global mindset, combining culturally inclusive behavior and environmentally sound practices;
• upon completion of their studies, contributing to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The University of Exeter is offering one ‘Green Futures’ Postgraduate Taught Scholarship for study on one of our eligible master’s programs in 2025/26. Applications are invited from exceptional international candidates who would otherwise be unable to pursue their sustainable academic and career goals and who will increase our University community’s diversity and inclusion. The award covers the full tuition fees and a stipend for living costs.

The Scholarship is available for the following one-year, full-time, campus-based Postgraduate taught degrees in our Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy:

Eligible 2025/26 Postgraduate taught programs

• MSc Applied Data Science (Ecology and Evolution)
• MSc Applied Data Science (Environment & Sustainability)
• MSc Applied Data Science (Renewable Energy)
• MSc Conservation and Biodiversity
• MSc Construction Design Management
• MSc Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
• MSc Geographical Information Science
• MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
• MSc Marine and Coastal Sustainability
• MSc Mining Environmental Management
• MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
• MSc Sustainable Business Management (including Environment and Tourism pathways)
• MSc Sustainable Development
• MSc Weather and Climate Science

Green Futures Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025/26 Entry requirements

You can apply for one of these awards if you:

• are classified as an International student for fee purposes;
• are a citizen/passport holder of a Low or Middle-Income Country (eligible countries appear in the first three columns of the table here);
• already hold an offer to study an eligible Masters program from the table above at the University of Exeter in the 2025/26 academic year (September 2025 entry);
• have achieved, or expect to achieve, the equivalent of a UK first in your undergraduate degree (see our Entry Requirements pages for further guidance); and
• have not previously studied or worked in a High-Income country.

How to apply

To be considered for one of these scholarships, once you have your offer, please apply using the form here.

A personal statement (500 words maximum) is required as part of the form, responding to the following questions:

• What is your interest in your chosen programme of study and how is this relevant to a Green Future in your home country?
• How have you pursued this interest so far – as an individual and with others – in support of your home country’s development efforts/sustainable initiatives and projects?
• What are you hoping to gain and to contribute during your study at the University of Exeter and how will a Green Futures Scholarship support this?
• What are your ambitions for after you graduate and how will you stay connected to the University of Exeter?

For more information and application: 

visit the official website of the Green Futures Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025/26