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Find scholarships you can actually apply for.

Full scholarships are rare and competitive. Partial awards and fee reductions are far more common, often assessed automatically at the point of offer — and a surprising number go unclaimed.

15 scholarships

  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    International Merit Award

    £3,000

    Example Metropolitan University

    Automatic for applicants exceeding the standard offer.

    Amount
    £3,000
    Deadline
    31 May
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Placement Year Bursary

    £1,000

    Example Metropolitan University

    For students taking an assessed industry placement.

    Amount
    £1,000
    Deadline
    30 June
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Global Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000

    Example Riverside University

    Competitive, awarded on academic record and a written statement.

    Amount
    £5,000
    Deadline
    30 June
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Science Bursary

    £2,000

    Example Riverside University

    For students entering mathematics and the physical sciences.

    Amount
    £2,000
    Deadline
    15 July
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Engineering Futures Award

    £4,000

    Example Northgate University

    For international students entering accredited engineering programmes.

    Amount
    £4,000
    Deadline
    15 July
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Design Portfolio Award

    £2,500

    Example Northgate University

    Assessed on portfolio at the point of application.

    Amount
    £2,500
    Deadline
    31 July
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Kingsford International Award

    £4,500

    Example Kingsford University

    Competitive award across all undergraduate programmes.

    Amount
    £4,500
    Deadline
    31 July
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Access to Law Bursary

    £3,000

    Example Kingsford University

    For students who would be first in their family to study law.

    Amount
    £3,000
    Deadline
    31 May
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Harbourside International Bursary

    £2,500

    Example Harbourside University

    Automatic fee reduction for international undergraduates.

    Amount
    £2,500
    Deadline
    31 May
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Healthcare Commitment Award

    £2,000

    Example Harbourside University

    For students entering nursing and allied health programmes.

    Amount
    £2,000
    Deadline
    30 June
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Castleton Global Scholarship

    £3,500

    Example Castleton University

    Awarded on academic merit at the point of offer.

    Amount
    £3,500
    Deadline
    30 June
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • University awardUndergraduateExample data

    Business Leaders Award

    £2,000

    Example Castleton University

    Competitive, for business and economics entrants.

    Amount
    £2,000
    Deadline
    15 July
    How to apply
    Assessed with your course application — no separate form
  • External schemePostgraduate

    Chevening Scholarships

    UK Government — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

    The UK government's international awards programme for one-year master's study. Eligible countries, work-experience requirements and selection criteria are set each cycle by the FCDO.

    Amount
    Set by the provider
    Deadline
    Check official source
    How to apply
    Direct application to Chevening, separate from your university application
  • External schemePostgraduate

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

    Awards for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries, with several distinct schemes covering master's and doctoral study. Eligibility and nominating bodies differ by country and scheme.

    Amount
    Set by the provider
    Deadline
    Check official source
    How to apply
    Through a nominating body in your country, or a participating UK university
  • External schemePostgraduate

    GREAT Scholarships

    British Council and participating UK universities

    A jointly funded programme offering one-year postgraduate awards at participating UK universities. The countries, universities and subjects included are set each year.

    Amount
    Set by the provider
    Deadline
    Check official source
    How to apply
    Direct to the participating university offering the award

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