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We are offering a £6,000* (estimated $8200**) tuition fee reduction for our undergraduate courses, £5,000 (estimated $6800**) for our MPharm Pharmacy or £5,500* (Estimated $7500**) tuition fee reduction for postgraduate courses across both our Sunderland and London campuses*.
*Subject to availability. For terms and conditions and to confirm what you are eligible for please contact our International Office.
** Exchange rates change and vary these are estimates at the time of publishing and are not specific guaranteed values.
Who can apply?
International students from eligible countries studying our on-campus undergraduate, MPharm Pharmacy and postgraduate courses (excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre-masters).
These discounts are available to new applicants for 2026/27 entry and those who have yet to make a deposit payment. Please note that certain courses are excluded from this offer. The discounts for these courses are as follows:
PgDip/MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme (OSPAP) - £900 (Estimated $1200**)
MSc Applied Project Management - £1,000 (Estimated $1350**)
MBA with Placement - £1,000 (Estimated $1350**)
MSc Applied Data Science - £1,000 (Estimated $1350**)
MSc Applied Computing - £1,000 (Estimated $1350**)
MSc Applied Cybersecurity - £1,000 (Estimated $1350**)
Application criteria
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Essay brief
How do I apply?
Make your application as normal (for example, through UCAS, make a direct application on our website, or with your local agent) and the discount will be automatically awarded once your application has been approved. There are different application deadlines for each campus, the 13th July 2026 is earliest of the dates please contact the international office to confirm application deadlines for different intakes.
When will I get the reduction?
Once we have processed your application and you have been accepted onto your course, the reduction will be automatically awarded.
How will I be paid?
The Global Leaders Scholarship will show on your conditional offer letter in the tuition fee section as a reduction when you receive their offer. It will be automatically applied to your fees.
We speak to Hoài Lê Thu. who commenced her MBA at Warwick Business School in September 2025 after winning the $10,000 QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship.
Maria-Madalina Ifrim is undertaking an MBA at the University of Mannheim’s Business School in Germany having won the $5,000 USD QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship.
We’re delighted to announce that Shizuka Dara won the 2025 QS ImpACT Women’s Scholarship – a $5,000 USD award for a female student who plans to use their Masters studies to reduce inequality in a community.
In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.
What is the difference between institution-funded and QS ImpACT scholarships?
Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites. On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.
What if a scholarship is not exclusive?
It means that the scholarship is advertised on other platforms and websites as well, and so are available to a wider audience. You don’t need to attend one of our events (Discover Master's, Discover MBA, Connect Masters, Connect MBA, STEM, etc.) to apply (but we’d love to see you anyway).
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.
Who evaluates my application and who will announce the winner?
Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.
University of Sunderland
Global Leaders Scholarship
Exclusive Scholarship
All
Master’s
MBA
Executive MBA
Bachelor’s
PhD
Military
Other
Deadline:
2026-06-19
Value:
$ 6,800
No. of Recipients:
50
Application criteria
Application requirements
Entry requirements
Essay brief
How do I apply? Make your application as normal (for example, through UCAS, make a direct application on our website, or with your local agent) and the discount will be automatically awarded once your application has been approved. There are different application deadlines for each campus, the 13th July 2026 is earliest of the dates please contact the international office to confirm application deadlines for different intakes. When will I get the reduction? Once we have processed your application and you have been accepted onto your course, the reduction will be automatically awarded. How will I be paid? The Global Leaders Scholarship will show on your conditional offer letter in the tuition fee section as a reduction when you receive their offer. It will be automatically applied to your fees.
Useful Resources
QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship: 2025 winner
We speak to Hoài Lê Thu. who commenced her MBA at Warwick Business School in September 2025 after winning the $10,000 QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship.
QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship: 2025 winner
Maria-Madalina Ifrim is undertaking an MBA at the University of Mannheim’s Business School in Germany having won the $5,000 USD QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship.
QS ImpACT Women's Scholarship: 2025 winner
We’re delighted to announce that Shizuka Dara won the 2025 QS ImpACT Women’s Scholarship – a $5,000 USD award for a female student who plans to use their Masters studies to reduce inequality in a community.
Frequently Asked Questions
In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.
Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites. On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.
It means that the scholarship is advertised on other platforms and websites as well, and so are available to a wider audience. You don’t need to attend one of our events (Discover Master's, Discover MBA, Connect Masters, Connect MBA, STEM, etc.) to apply (but we’d love to see you anyway).
Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.
Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.