UNIVERSITY OF READING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS – 2026/27

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Reading Excellence Scholarship is available for International fee paying students in the form of a tuition fee reduction.

ELIGIBILITY:

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. 

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, they 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.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships range in value from £2,000 to £7,000 depending on the strength of your academic record.

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UNIVERSITY OF READING GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

This exciting new undergraduate scholarship scheme is focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future. We are offering up to 400 scholarships per year for high-achieving students from the UK and overseas.

ELIGIBILITY:

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 to enter either a home foundation year or Year 1 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.

Full terms and conditions for the scholarship for 2026/27 entrants (PDF – 833KB).

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

Applications will be considered in three tranches:

Tranche 1 scholarship application deadline: 23:59 on 20 March 2026

Tranche 2 scholarship application deadline: 23:59 on 12 June 2026

Tranche 3 scholarship application deadline: 23:59 on 3 September 2026.

BENEFIT:

Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions) for maintenance and living costs.

Scholars will also receive access to opportunities including:

developing knowledge and leadership skills relevant to addressing climate and nature issues

taking positive action for sustainability

building relevant networks

engaging in cross-disciplinary learning and activities

being part of a growing community of global sustainability leaders of the future

careers support and the potential to enhance your employability.

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