St Mary's University, Twickenham

The scholarships are open to both those applying to begin their studies at St Mary’s in 2027, as well as to current undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are four choral scholarships and one organ scholarship. The choral scholarships offer funding for a Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. The stipend is £2,000 for three academic years. There is one Organ scholarship, offering a stipend of £3,000 for three academic years. St Mary’s offers a lively academic community and a warm and welcoming environment to pursue both your academic and musical passions. You may be a student who sings in a choir, or with experience leading or assisting with liturgy in your church. As a St Mary’s Choral Scholar or Organ scholar, you will have the opportunity to pursue your love of music alongside your undergraduate studies in an arts or humanities or theological discipline. In the first instance, students will be eligible for the choral and organ scholarships if they apply to study: BA Acting BA Creative Production BA Creative and Professional Writing BA English Literature BA Film Making BA Film Studies BA History BA Liberal Arts BA Theology, Religion and Ethics BA Theological Studies BA Theological Studies with CertHE Philosophy As a choral scholar you will be part of expanding the musical legacy of St Mary’s, taking part in music for weekday Mass, Carol services and outreach activities and expanding the experience of spiritual life of St Mary’s students across the University. As an organ scholar you will be the first to play on the newly-restored organ in St Mary’s University Chapel, with an opportunity to direct the musical development of the Mass and other liturgical events as part of the expansion of musical events across the University.

Music

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Please submit an application by 18 February 2027.

Other eligibility requirements Amount £1,500/year tuition fee discount for all years of study (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee), and for all courses except those eligible for the £1,000 reduced discount listed below. £1,000 tuition fee discount for these courses; Nutrition, Psychology, Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy MRes in Sport, Health and Applied Science PGCE courses without UK Government bursary, e.g. PGCE Secondary Physics Eligibility criteria Offer-holders ordinarily resident in countries classified by the OECD as receiving official development assistance Includes: Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other OECD countries listed Must also meet ‘General Eligibility’ criteria mentioned Applicants must: Be classified as an overseas fee payer (including British passport holders) Be enrolled on a full-time, on-campus undergraduate course starting in Sept 2026, or Jan 2027 intakes. Awards are not available for Distance learning courses. Awards are not available for MBBS courses. Applicants can only hold either Country or Excellence scholarship at a time Awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University By accepting these scholarship, the holders are agreeing to act as ambassadors for St Mary’s University throughout their degree. Activities may include providing testimonials and participating in events (in-person or virtual), subject to availability and timetable.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No separate application required Automatically applied to eligible offer-holders.

Other eligibility requirements Amount £4,000/year tuition fee discount for all years of study (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee), and for all courses except those eligible for the £3,000 reduced discount listed below. £3,000 tuition fee discount for all years of study (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee) for these courses; Nutrition, Psychology, Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy. MRes in Sport, Health and Applied Science PGCE courses without UK Government bursary, e.g. PGCE Secondary Physics All MPhil and PhD courses Eligibility criteria Each applicant will be assessed based on prior academic achievement and Country of domicile Must also meet ‘General Eligibility’ criteria mentioned Applicants must: Be classified as an overseas fee payer (including British passport holders) Be enrolled on a full-time, on-campus undergraduate course starting in Sept 2026, or Jan 2027 intakes. Awards are not available for Distance learning courses. Awards are not available for MBBS courses. Applicants can only hold either Country or Excellence scholarship at a time Awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University By accepting these scholarship, the holders are agreeing to act as ambassadors for St Mary’s University throughout their degree. Activities may include providing testimonials and participating in events (in-person or virtual), subject to availability and timetable.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No separate application required. All eligible applicants are automatically considered after receiving an offer.

Other eligibility requirements Amount £2,500 tuition fee discount for all MBA applicants, or £4,000 tuition fee discount for a limited number of MBA applicants demonstrating higher academic achievement. Eligibility criteria Only available to full-time MBA applicants paying international fees Must also meet ‘General Eligibility’ criteria mentioned Applicants must: Be classified as an overseas fee payer (including British passport holders) Be enrolled on a full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught (not research) course starting in Sept 2026, or Jan 2027 intakes. Applicants can only hold either Country or Excellence scholarship at a time Awards are for first year only, if the postgraduate course is of more than one year duration. Awards are not available for Distance learning courses. Awards are not available for any research, MPhil and PhD courses Awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University By accepting these scholarships, the holders are agreeing to act as ambassadors for St Mary’s University throughout their degree. Activities may include providing testimonials and participating in events (in-person or virtual), subject to availability and timetable.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No separate application required. Automatically applied to eligible offer-holders.

If you are a student joining the PGCE secondary programme you may be eligible for a Government training bursary or scholarship. The bursary/scholarship amount is based on the highest previous qualification that you have attained to date. For PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) and PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages, the bursaries and scholarships are available to all students regardless of fee status. For all other PGCE secondary subjects, only trainees who are entitled to support under the student finance criteria will be eligible for a scholarship or bursary. Students will only be eligible for a government bursary if they expect to seek a teaching post in England on successful completion of their training course. Overseas degrees Students with an overseas degree may be eligible for a bursary if their degree is equivalent to a UK honours degree with class 2:2 or higher, a UK Master’s degree or a PhD. We will use UK ENIC to assess equivalencies. The Get into Teaching website can help students obtain a free statement of comparability from UK ENIC. For September 2026, the subjects eligible for bursary are: Biology: £5,000 Chemistry: £29,000 Computing: £29,000 Design and technology: £20,000 Geography: £5,000 Languages: £20,000 Maths: £29,000 Physics: £29,000. To be eligible for a scholarship, you’ll need at least one of the following: a bachelor’s degree class 2:1 (honours) or higher a master’s degree a PhD In exceptional circumstances, if you achieved a 2:2 in your degree you may still be awarded a scholarship if you have significant relevant experience.

Income related, Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to apply for a training bursary. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will automatically be emailed a link to provide us with your bank details in order to receive the bursary.

Other eligibility requirements Our sports scholarships include a wide range of support services that enable athletes to successfully train, compete, and study in a performance environment. With financial support and a comprehensive support service package, including strength and conditioning and rehabilitation services, the scholarship programme can be tailored to your needs. The scholarships range in value up to £2,000 and are open to all St Mary’s students, regardless of year or programme of study. Gold scholarship - for athletes typically competing at senior international level. Silver scholarship - for athletes typically competing at a minimum of national or junior international level (or equivalent). Bronze scholarship - for athletes typically competing at a minimum of county or regional level.

Sport

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

We will endeavour to update all applicants within four weeks of the relevant round of applications closing as to the status of their application and would encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. We may be able to award scholarships to applicants ahead of the deadline in exceptional circumstances.

Other eligibility requirements Eligibility criteria Must be an international applicant (assessed as overseas for fee purposes) Applying for entry to the MBBS programme in 2026/27 (cannot be deferred) Must have passed the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and received a Conditional or Unconditional Offer and meet all general MBBS entry requirements. Demonstrate alignment with the School of Medicine’s social purpose values Scholarships cannot be held in conjunction with other St Mary’s awards or full-fee external sponsorships

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No separate application is required. All eligible international MBBS applicants will be automatically considered following their MMI performance.