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.
The Webster Vienna Private University encourages all newly admitted bachelor’s and master’s degree students with exceptional academic achievement and proven financial need to apply for a WVPU New Student Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the American 4.0 scale and advanced or native-level proficiency in English. Up to 20 new students may receive different scholarship awards per year.
ELIGIBILITY:
Only students admitted to full bachelor’s or master’s degree programs (NOT certificate and English preparation programs) may apply for scholarships. Please first apply to one of our degree programs through our Admissions Office. Once you are admitted, you can apply and be considered for a scholarship.
The scholarship may be renewed for the full duration of the academic program (max. four years for undergraduate; max. two years for graduate) if the following scholarship conditions are met:
Scholarship Renewal Conditions: The scholarship recipient must be enrolled full-time (24 U.S. credits or 48 ECTS per year undergraduate, 12 U.S. credits or 30 ECTS per year graduate) and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester to continue until the end of the program.
An original essay in English (1,000 to 1,200 words) on one of the two topics provided below:
Many students at Webster Vienna Private University have cultural heritage, skills, or talents that define them and enrich the lives of their peers. If you hold such an interest or have a unique background, please share more in your essay.
Many believe that they learn from their mistakes. In your essay, describe a situation or experience where you learned from failure. Explain the situation, what actions you took, and how you learned from this experience.
Please note that we offer partial scholarships only, and the remaining tuition fee must be paid by the recipient.
BENEFIT:
Level
Degree
Requirements
Award per Academic Year
Distinction
Master
Minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum C1 English proficiency, significant financial need, excellent essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
8,000 euros
Distinction
Bachelor
Minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum C1 English proficiency, significant financial need, excellent essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
12,000 euros
Merit
Master
Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, significant financial need, strong essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
5,000 euros
Merit
Bachelor
Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, significant financial need, strong essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
7000 euros
Honors
Master
Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, financial need, good essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
3000 euros
Honors
Bachelor
Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, financial need, good essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester
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