CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Education 2026-27

Award details

This initiative is made possible through the generous support of CMA CGM, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions. The fund will continue to provide scholarships for postgraduate international students in the 2026-27 academic year. 

 

   

Award value

Scholarship will cover a full tuition fee waiver and stipend of £22,161 for Masters’ students in the 2026-27 academic year.

  

Eligibility criteria

Eligible candidates must: 

• be classified as Overseas Fee Status
• be applying for a one year, full-time Master's programme in 2026/27 (All Master's programmes are eligible except for MBA and Executive Education)

**NOTE: preference will be given to applicants applying to programmes within

• King's Business School
• Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences
• Faculty of Social Sciences & Public Policy

 

Students who qualify for home fee status will not be eligible.

 

Award conditions

In addition to the above eligibility, applicants who are awarded this scholarship will be required to have met university English entry requirements (Pre-sessional English courses are not supported by this programme).

Travel costs such as visa application costs, NHS surcharges and flights are not included as part of this scholarship.

This award is for students starting in the academic year 2026-27 and cannot be deferred.

Funding will not cover repeat years, interruptions or withdrawal from study.

Please note, successful scholars will be expected submit an update of progress each year that will be shared with the donors.

If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact funding@kcl.ac.uk.

  

Application process

• Submission of personal statement which should demonstrate financial need and the impact receiving this bursary will have.  
• Please ensure you answer all questions and complete all sections of the online application form. The questions on the form are designed to establish your financial and academic circumstances as clearly as possible.
• You will need to submit documentary evidence with your application. If these are not submitted, your application cannot be considered.

Please complete the online application form and email your supporting documents to funding@kcl.ac.uk.

 

Application closing date: 11pm on 24 April 2026

The deadline to submit applications is 24 April 2026. All offers will be made by the end of June 2026.