University of Reading

Other eligibility requirements If you are an alum of the University of Reading and you’re considering further study, we are delighted to offer a special discount on tuition fees to our alumni.

Mature students

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

There is no need to apply for the discount, which is automatic for eligible students.

10 awards of £3,000 are available to alumni of the University of Reading. The scholarship is paid directly to the recipient as a contribution towards living costs. To be eligible you must have completed an Undergraduate programme of study at the University of Reading of at least 120 credits (or equivalent) or have completed at least one term / semester of study as a Study Abroad student. Eligible offer holders will be contacted directly by the University with full details of the scheme and invited to apply for the scholarship.

Mature students

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

The closing date for the final round of applications is 23:59 BST on 1 June 2026 for September 2026 entrants and 1 December 2026 for February 2027 entrants. No applications will be considered after the closing date.

Other eligibility requirements Eligible courses If you join the School of the Built Environment in 2026, you may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study on the following courses: BSc Architecture BSc Building Surveying BSc Construction Management BSc Construction Management and Surveying BSc Quantity Surveying BEng Architectural Engineering MEng Architectural Engineering. Criteria To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria: an academic achievement of grades AAB at A level (or equivalent - AAB at A level is equivalent to International Baccalaureate 34 points and BTEC Diploma DDD. If you are studying a different qualification and would like to check the equivalent requirements, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Team on ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk) an impressive application, which demonstrates clear commitment to study in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Reading make the University of Reading their Firm choice with UCAS by the deadline for reply as stated on your UCAS Hub account applicants must also satisfy the conditions of entry to undergraduate study at the University of Reading. Conditional offer holders must show they have met the conditions of their offer, and therefore hold an unconditional place on the qualifying programme, by the final deadline (normally the first week of September). The scholarships are available to applicants from any country and apply only to those who enrol directly onto Year 1 of their course in 2026. Students who have a previous degree or other higher education qualifications will not be eligible.

Academic excellence

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Other eligibility requirements Who can apply for a Chevening Scholarship? Chevening Scholarships are for talented professionals who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Chevening Scholarships are available to students from more than 160 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU).

Mature students

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Applications must be submitted via the Chevening website.

Other eligibility requirements This is an exciting scholarship for 2026 that was made possible thanks to the generosity of donors who share the University of Reading’s passion for Climate Science and improving climate education. The award provides two awards of £10,000 (this is split with £5,000 as a tuition fee discount and £5,000 as a grant towards living expenses) and is available to International students who hold an offer for one of the listed courses. MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence

Mature students

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The application form, along with the Terms and Conditions.

Other eligibility requirements The School of Biological Sciences and the Royal Entomological Society recognises the importance of studying entomology at master’s level. Together they are funding a £1,000 bursary to all students who enrol to study on our MSc by Research Entomology programme. The Bursary can only be used against tuition fees and is designed to encourage more students to study in this fascinating field.

Mature students

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For further information, please contact the university website.

Other eligibility requirements These scholarships are awarded on merit. Applicants must demonstrate strengths in areas related to the interests of Ernest Hoch, which are broadly defined as information design, design with an international context and design education. The courses covered by the Ernest Hoch Scholarship are: MA Communication Design: Book Design Pathway MA Communication Design: Graphic Design Pathway MA Communication Design: Information Design Pathway MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway MA Research Typography and Graphic Communication The Ernest Hoch Scholarship is applied as a discount of tuition fees.

Academic excellence

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To be considered for a scholarship you first need to submit an application for admission to one of the above master's programmes and receive an offer. You will then be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The Frank Palmer Award, named after renowned linguist and former Professor of Linguistics at Reading, Frank R. Palmer, is offering 10% discount on the tuition fees to our most promising offer-holders of the following master’s programmes at the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. MA Applied Linguistics MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Mature students

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To satisfy the eligibility criteria, students must have received an offer of admission, accepted that offer and met all other conditions (if applicable) by 23:59 (UK time), 1 July 2026 (for September 2026 start) or by 23:59 (UK time) 15 November 2026 (for February 2027 start).

Other eligibility requirements The Empowering Change Scholarship is awarded to a number of scholars who have demonstrated their suitability for the scholarship and have a track record of outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship provides a contribution towards living expenses and a reduction in tuition fees. This scholarship is designed to support well-rounded students from a World Bank low- or medium-income country who seeks to create socio-economic change, using what they have learned through their postgraduate studies with GIIDAE.

Academic excellence

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Other eligibility requirements This exciting new undergraduate scholarship scheme is focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future. We will be offering up to 400 scholarships per year, for high-achieving students from the UK and overseas. To be considered eligible for the scholarship, you will need to: be a UK or international fee-paying student holding an offer for a University of Reading undergraduate programme in 2026/27 achieve grades AAA or above in your A levels (or equivalent qualification) or AAB for students eligible for a contextualised offer successfully complete the scholarship application process for this scheme.

Academic excellence

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Eligible offer holders will receive an invitation from the University with full details of the scheme and guidance on how to apply.

Key information To apply for funding, you must have received an IFP/IFY offer of admission for entry in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship application form will be made available to eligible students via email applicant portal and will be accessible up until the closing date. The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction of £5,000 for the IFP/IFY year of study. The University must classify you as an international student for fee purposes. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on previous academic accomplishment.

Mature students

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In submitting a scholarship application, the candidate is deemed to have read and agreed to the terms and conditions. Before applying for the Reading Excellence Scholarship IFP/IFY, please read our Guidance on Completing the Scholarship Application Form for helpful information about the application process.

Other eligibility requirements To apply for funding, a candidate must have received an offer of admission to one of our undergraduate courses (including integrated master's courses) for entry in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction of £5,000 and will be applied to each year of study. Recipients must be classified by the University as an International student for fees purposes. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on previous academic accomplishment. The scholarship cannot be combined with the Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship.

Academic excellence

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Before applying for the Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate, please read our Guidance on Completing the Scholarship Application Form for useful information about the application process.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for consideration for one of the scholarships candidates must: 2.1 Have applied and received a formal offer of admission on a University of Reading undergraduate Sociology programme for admission in the academic year 2026-2027. 2.2 Firmly accept their offer of admission in order to be considered. 2.3 Not already be in receipt of a full tuition fee scholarship or sponsorship. 2.4 Not already be in receipt of a Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship or Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2.5 Not already be enrolled on an undergraduate programme in the UK. 2.6 Demonstrate to the University academic achievement and commitment to the discipline of Sociology.

Academic excellence

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No application form is required for this scholarship – all students who choose the BSc Sociology, BSc Sociology with Placement Year, BSc Sociology and Criminology, or BSc Sociology and Criminology with Placement Year at the University of Reading as their Firm UCAS choice are considered automatically.

New for students enrolling in the 2026/27 academic year, scholarships will be allocated automatically based on performance in your previous degree studies. To be awarded a scholarship, students must hold, or be expected to achieve, an undergraduate degree with a minimum UK Lower Second Class (or equivalent) standing. Scholarships range in value from £2,000 to £7,000 depending on the strength of your academic record. You don’t need to apply for this scholarship – eligible students are automatically awarded funding based on the information contained within their degree application. The notification of a scholarship will be contained within the letter offering admission to the University. If your application was received prior to the launch of the 2026/27 Excellence Scholarships scheme and you have been offered admission for an eligible course, we will review your application and, if you satisfy the funding criteria, contact you with details of your award. Students applying for flexible learning/part-time modular courses are not eligible for the Excellence Scholarship.

Academic excellence

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

You don’t need to apply for this scholarship – eligible students are automatically awarded funding based on the information contained within their degree application. The notification of a scholarship will be contained within the letter offering admission to the University.