Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

Other eligibility requirements

In conjunction with the UKs leading telecommunications company, BT, the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Masters students taking up a place to study in academic year 2026-27 in CSEE, with the exception of any conversion course.

The scholarship award can be used in one of the following ways:

• A tuition fee discount, which will be automatically deducted from your course tuition fee. OR:
• A stipend towards living expenses. The £5,500 will be paid in instalments throughout the academic year as a stipend, directly to your bank account.

Eligibility

• These scholarships are restricted to students who are entirely self-funded.*
• These scholarships are available to both Home UK and Overseas fee payers.
• Students must register at the University of Essex in October 2026 for the first year of a full-time eligible Masters course in academic year 2026-27.
• Eligible courses are any full time 1 year Taught Masters courses within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, with the exception of postgraduate Conversion courses which are not eligible.
• The award cannot be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships or discounts.
• Successful applicants would also be required to commit to a Collaboration Agreement with BT.
• Successful applicants should be available for promotional activities.