Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship 2025

The Kent Business School (KBS) at the University of Kent is inviting applications for its Dean's Excellence Scholarship for the academic year beginning September 2025. This prestigious scholarship recognizes and rewards exceptional academic performance and supports postgraduate students aiming to advance their careers through a Master’s degree in business and management.

Degree Level

Masters level programs at Kent Business School.

Available Subjects

The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

1. Business and Management

Benefits

Scholarship Value

1. Awards of up to £3,000

Additional Benefits

• All recipients automatically become members of the KBS Scholarship Group
• Awardees will be encouraged to actively participate in promotional and academic activities during their studies and as alumni

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to all UK and international applicants across all taught MSc courses offered by Kent Business School.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Dean's Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

• Have made a formal application to a full-time taught MSc program at Kent Business School for September 2025 intake
• Hold an offer of admission
• Be self-funded (not receiving full funding from other scholarships or sponsorships)
• Possess a UK first-class degree or its international equivalent
• Submit a compelling supporting statement detailing how the MSc program at KBS will contribute to their career and personal development

Selection Process

1. Awards are granted on a rolling basis
2. The Scholarship Awarding Panel will meet monthly
3. Successful candidates will be notified within one week of the panel meeting
4. The University reserves the right not to allocate the scholarship if no suitable candidates are identified