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.