Kent International Award for Academic Excellence

£2,000 for stage 1 (first year) of study.

The award will be awarded to overseas fee paying applicants of the University of Kent who meet all the criteria below.

Applicants must:

• be entering the first year (Stage 1) of undergraduate degree study at the University of Kent’s Canterbury or Medway campus from September 2024;
• have achieved the required grades for at least one of the qualifications specified below;
• have not attained any qualification higher than those listed below (e.g. do not already hold an undergraduate degree);
• not be participating in the Higher Degree Apprenticeship scheme; and
• have satisfied conditions of entry to the University of Kent.

Please note that KMMS students, Medway School of Pharmacy as well as students on a programme which includes a foundation year, are not eligible for this award.

Qualifications and Grades required

Please use the UCAS Tariff calculator if needed to determine whether you will be eligible: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

A levels

AAA or A Levels equivalent to 144 UCAS tariff points, across a maximum of 3 grades.

International Baccalaureate

144 UCAS tariff points from 3 Higher Level subjects (for example, H6 H6 H6)

BTEC

Two Pearson BTEC 90 Credit Diplomas (QCF): 144 UCAS tariff points across two 90 credit diplomas, for example Distinction, Distinction, Distinction, Distinction

A combination of Pearson Level 3 National Diploma (RQF), Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF), Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF): 144 UCAS tariff points across 3 grades, for example Distinction, Distinction, Distinction

One Extended Diploma (QCF) : 144 UCAS tariff points across a maximum of 3 grades, for example Distinction, Distinction, Distinction

Combination of A levels + BTEC

A levels + BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF), or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF): 144 UCAS tariff points across a maximum of 3 grades, for example AA, Distinction , or A, Distinction, Distinction

A levels + Pearson BTEC National Diploma (RQF): 144 UCAS tariff points across a maximum of 3 grades, for example A, Distinction, Distinction

French Baccalaureate

14/20 points overall

India Standard XII

85% overall in the India Standard XII, for students who are domiciled in India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan

NCUK Study Centres

AAA or 3 grades equivalent to 144 UCAS tariff points

INTO Study Centres

AAA or 70% overall

SQA Advanced Diploma

AA

The University has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is pleased to be able to offer guaranteed awards for entry at undergraduate level for students who meet certain academic requirements.

These awards will be paid towards the cost of tuition fees for the first year of study.

There is no application form to complete.

If you are eligible to receive the award, you will receive confirmation via your KentVision portal, within a few weeks of receiving an unconditional offer.

• £2,000 tuition fee waiver for stage 1 (first year) of study.
• Applicants must have AAA at A level (or specified equivalents) and meet other criteria.
• Open to overseas fee paying applicants from any country, applying for full time courses.