Scholarships and funding
At the University of Exeter Business School, we want to ensure we attract the very brightest minds and talent from all over the world, regardless of financial background.
The scholarships below are available for September 2025 entry.
We are offering £10,000 awards for eligible students enrolling on The Exeter MBA in September 2025. These awards aim to make The Exeter MBA more accessible to outstanding candidates globally. This automatic award for applicants reflects our understanding of global economic pressures affecting students' investment decisions and our commitment to educate future leaders who will drive positive change.
To be considered for an award, all you need to do is apply for The Exeter MBA. If you are made an offer to join the MBA, we will automatically apply this award as a reduction of your tuition fees.
Our Better World Scholarships are awarded by the MBA Programme Director to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit or financial need and a commitment to the ethos of the programme. We have up to £500,000 worth of scholarships available.
To be considered for a scholarship, all you need to do is apply for The Exeter MBA. If you are made an offer to join the MBA, we will contact you to advise how you can apply for our scholarships. Please note these scholarships are awarded entirely at the discretion of the Business School.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin the University of Exeter's Sustainability Policy and targets for 2030. Aligning with this policy, and specifically SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, we are pleased to offer a new scholarship valued up to 50% tuition fees.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin the University of Exeter's Sustainability Policy and targets for 2030. Aligning with this policy, and specifically SDG5 - Gender Equality we are pleased to offer a new scholarship valued up to 50% tuition fees.
The Colfuturo Ayudar Scholarship is a joint award combining a Colfuturo loan/scholarship with an Exeter award funded by a generous donation to the University. It is intended to support the development of Colombian students who will use the expertise gained from The Exeter MBA to make a positive social, business and environmental impact. The award covers the full cost of international tuition fees plus a substantial subsistence allowance.
We understand the financial pressures that Postgraduate Taught students can face when furthering their studies at university and that as why we offer expert funding advice and guidance.
Please see our information here for Postgraduate Taught students and see what is available to you.
Guaranteed £10,000 plus scholarships worth up to 60% of your tuition fees
For 2025/26 entry, our generous MBA awards and scholarships will provide you with a guaranteed £10,000 tuition fee waiver through The Exeter MBA Award, plus the opportunity to receive scholarships worth up to 60% of your tuition fees.
To apply for these awards and scholarships you will first need to have an offer of a place on The Exeter MBA. More information about The Exeter MBA, including information about how to apply for the programme, can be found on our website. There is no separate scholarship or award application process. The programme interview will be used to determine your suitability for this scholarship.
Please see the individual scholarships above for more detail.
