About
The University of Kent is a public research university located in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programs across multiple academic schools including business, law, arts, computing, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. With campuses in Canterbury and Medway, Kent focuses on research excellence addressing global challenges in areas such as health, sustainability, and social justice. The university is committed to community engagement through initiatives like University of Sanctuary, Creative Kent, and Right to Food programs.
Funding Opportunities
University of Kent/Huawei School of Computing PhD Studentships
The School of Computing at the University of Kent and Huawei invites applications for 2 fully-funded 3.5-year PhD scholarships for Home and Overseas students. The studentship focuses on the research topic 'Digital Trust in the Computing Continuum: Trustworthy Path Agility for Computing Continuum transactions.' Research will contribute to the creation of new approaches and standards for intelligent networks and agentic web with particular emphasis on policy-based authorization, delegation of entitlements, and trustworthiness assessment of data paths in intelligent networks. Prior knowledge, skills, or interest in the areas of intelligent networks, digital identity, authorization, trust management will be useful. The successful applicants will be associated with the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) and School of Computing's Cyber Security Research Group. iCSS represents the University of Kent as a UK government recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) until January 2029.
UKNEST Science & Engineering Scholarships
United Kingdom Naval Engineering Science & Technology (UKNEST) is offering Scholarships to students studying at UK universities and colleges. The Scholarships are for one year only and are open to students registered on any STEM subject degree, who are interested in pursuing a career in the UK Maritime Defence Sector. UKNEST promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds and those studying broad engineering, science and technology subjects. The scholarship provides a grant of £1,800 per academic year (£600/term), mentoring from a UKNEST member organisation, an early-career buddy, and the potential for work-placements.
The Richard Tagart Scholarship
The Richard Tagart Scholarship provides selected undergraduate students with £5,000 per annum, paid in three termly instalments. This award can be renewed for the duration of the recipients' studies (usually 3 or 4 years) subject to satisfactory academic progress. The late Richard Tagart very kindly made arrangements during his lifetime to provide a legacy to the University of Kent in order to support undergraduate students in need throughout their studies. This scholarship is open to all full-time applicants in any academic discipline who are UK residents paying Home tuition fees. Successful recipients must demonstrate financial need and satisfy a range of socio-economic criteria, and are expected to act as ambassadors for the University, their subject and faculty, attending University events when requested.
The New York Pass
The New York Pass scholarship is offered by Go City to support U.S. and U.K. college and university students. This scholarship provides students with an opportunity to experience New York City's best attractions and experiences while also receiving financial support for their academic needs. The program aims to make cultural and educational experiences accessible to students who may find them out of reach on a typical student budget. Winners receive both experiential benefits through attraction passes and direct financial support to help with educational expenses.
The Graham Rushton Award for Blind and Partially Sighted Law Students
The Graham Rushton Award is an annual grant of approximately £10,000 for blind and partially sighted law students studying English Law in the United Kingdom. Graham Rushton was a blind lawyer who left a considerable sum of money to RNIB as a legacy to assist blind and partially sighted law students. The award can be used towards exam fees, books, equipment or other study-related costs. RNIB and the Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SOVIL) work in partnership to deliver this award. Short-listed applicants will have a remote interview with SOVIL and RNIB staff. In cases where more than one applicant is approved, the grant may be divided between several awardees.
The Edmund Boyo Scholarship
The Edmund Boyo Scholarship is a generous donation to the University of Kent designed to support one full-time undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Law (with Honours) degree. The scholarship provides a full Home-rate tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the student's studies, normally three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The scholarship specifically aims to support Black students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those who are first-generation university students. Applicants must be eligible for home fees, have applied for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England, and have accepted an offer from the University of Kent to study law. The selected scholar will be chosen based on demonstration of financial hardship, A-level results or equivalent, and the strength of a 500-word statement describing their motivations for studying at Kent and how the scholarship will support their studies.
The Christine and Ian Bolt MA Scholarships in English and American Literature
The Christine and Ian Bolt scholarship is available for a UK-resident student applying to the MA in English and American Literature in the School of English at the University of Kent. The scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver at the UK Home rate. Through this MA programme, students will develop advanced research skills which they will apply to their dissertation. Working alongside world-leading researchers with expertise ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, students will have the opportunity to discover and expand their knowledge on a diverse range of literary periods and topics, including global literatures and indigenous decolonial knowledges, American literature and culture, postcolonial theory, ecocriticism, phenomenology, disability studies, migration, and rights and activism. This scholarship provides students with knowledge and skills for a range of careers, including teaching, publishing, arts management, journalism and many other sectors, or a solid foundation for PhD study.
The CAMEMS Scholarship
The Canterbury Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (CAMEMS) Scholarship supports students pursuing the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Taught MA at the University of Kent. This scholarship is funded by CAMEMS members to encourage access and interest in medieval and early modern studies. The scholarship fosters close relations between the University of Kent's Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) and local organisations with involvement and interest in the period, and the wider public. The successful candidate will receive a £3,000 annual stipend paid in two installments of £1,500 in October and January. As part of the scholarship, recipients will have the opportunity to develop their CV by undertaking minimal administrative tasks for CAMEMS in its mission to foster interest in medieval and early modern studies, such as social media and website updates. All candidates who have applied for a place on the taught MA programme by the application deadline will automatically be considered for the scholarship, regardless of their fee status, nationality or domicile. Applicants must have made a formal application to study for the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Taught MA at Kent and be in receipt of a formal offer for September entry. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
The Bestway Foundation Scholarship (for Pakistani students)
Together with The Bestway Foundation, the University of Kent offers 5 scholarships of £26,000 to students from and domiciled in Pakistan, applying to Postgraduate one year Masters' programmes in Science, Technology and Mathematics. The University of Kent has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is excited to offer this new scholarship in partnership with The Bestway Foundation. The Scholarships will cover tuition fees and contribute towards maintenance award for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their academic performance, and shortlisted applicants will also be considered on the basis of financial need. Candidates must be available for video interview via Microsoft Teams in June 2026.
The Barbara Harris Scholarship
The Barbara Harris Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students studying Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at Kent Business School, University of Kent. The scholarship provides a £1,000 annual stipend (full-time rate) for up to 3 years of the awardee's course, paid directly to the awardee in three instalments throughout each year. The scholarship is designed to support UK Home students from East Kent who have attended state schools and have demonstrated academic excellence at A Level. Funding for more than 3 years and in addition to other scholarships or bursaries will be exceptional and must be approved by the selection panel. For the 2026/2027 academic year, up to 3 scholarships will be awarded, depending on the applicants' suitability which will be assessed by a selection panel.
Stuart Hall Foundation – CHASE AHRC studentships for BAME researchers in the Arts and Humanities
The Stuart Hall Foundation Scholarships are awarded through the CHASE (Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England) AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. These studentships are specifically available to Home candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a particular focus on encouraging applicants interested in the work and legacy of Stuart Hall. The scholarships support doctoral research that resonates with Professor Stuart Hall's work and the Foundation's mission of working towards a racially just and more equal future. Projects must fit with the aims of the Foundation, which works collaboratively to forge creative partnerships in the spirit of Stuart Hall. The University of Kent is one of eight partners in CHASE, alongside institutions including Goldsmiths, The Courtauld Institute of Art, SOAS, Birkbeck, and the Universities of East Anglia, Essex, and Sussex. These partnerships provide students with exceptional opportunities to gain professional experience, work across institutions and disciplines, and acquire advanced research skills through training and collaborative placements.
Stella Dick Scholarship for Mature Students
The Stella Dick Scholarship for Mature Students offers 2 scholarships of £5,000 per year, which will be paid towards maintenance costs during your studies. Stella Dick generously left a legacy to support a scholarship for mature students entering Higher Education. Stella was a mature student herself who launched a highly successful career in education from this point. She had a passionate belief in the transformative power of education and wished to pass this on to future generations. The scholarship is designed for mature students (aged 21 or over at the start of their studies) who have not had the opportunity to attend Higher Education within the last 5 years due to work, family or educational commitments. Eligible candidates must not hold any prior undergraduate or postgraduate degree qualification (Foundation degrees or other lower level qualifications are acceptable). Applicants must be UK residents with a home address in either Kent or Sussex at time of application and meet income assessment criteria with household income of less than £42,875.
Staff Fee Remission
The Staff Fee Remission program provides tuition fee support for employees of the University of Kent who wish to pursue part-time study at the institution. The University will cover half the cost of home tuition fees for eligible staff members who are accepted and register as part-time students. To qualify, staff must remain employed by the University of Kent and meet specific employment criteria: their appointment must be at least half-time and for at least one year, or they must have worked for the University for an average of at least 300 hours per year in the current year and two previous years, or have undertaken part-time teaching for an average of at least three hours per week in the current year and two previous years. This benefit enables University of Kent staff to pursue professional development and further education while maintaining their employment.
School of Natural Sciences MSc Biochemistry Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent for students pursuing an MSc by Research in Biochemistry. The scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver at the home rate for a one-year Master's by Research programme starting in September 2026. The research project focuses on 'Smart Gene Switches: Engineering Stimuli Responsive Genetic Circuits for Real-Time Cellular Sensing' under the supervision of Dr James Budge. The project explores how to harness and redesign natural cellular decision-making systems using stimuli responsive promoters to create programmable genetic circuits with real-world applications. Students will identify and engineer DNA and RNA based genetic switches that activate gene expression only in response to specific cellular stimuli such as oxidative stress, nutrient deprivation and cellular pH. The project provides hands-on training in mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and cell sorting, offering valuable preparation for careers in academia, biotech or the pharmaceutical industry.
School of Computing PhD (GTA) Studentships
The School of Computing at the University of Kent offers fully-funded 3.5 year PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) scholarships for Home and Overseas students. These studentships allow students to pursue PhD research in any topic that falls within the School's range of expertise while gaining valuable teaching experience. GTA awards include full tuition fees plus a combined maintenance grant and salary equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend (currently £19,237 for 2023/24) for the first three years, followed by fees and maintenance grant for an additional six months. Scholars also receive fee-paid training for teacher in Higher Education through the Associate Fellowship Scheme. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, PhD students hold a unique position as both registered PhD students and employees of the University. They are expected to work for 200 hours per annum in years 1 to 3, including teaching (maximum 96 contact hours per year) or demonstrating (maximum 130 contact hours per year) and related duties such as marking, preparation and examination. The University of Kent provides a supportive environment for research with a vibrant postgraduate population and encourages students to engage with the wider research community through attending conferences and taking internships with leading industrial companies.
Sasha Roberts Scholarship
The Sasha Roberts Scholarship was established in memory of Sasha Roberts, who joined the School of English in 1997 as a specialist in Shakespeare and the Renaissance and was promoted to Senior Lectureship in 2006. After an outstanding academic career, she was tragically killed in a road accident. Sasha was a brilliant teacher, loved and admired by her students, a distinguished scholar, and a vibrant presence in the department. The scholarship was set up by her family and honors her legacy. The award provides a £3,000 stipend per annum to support students pursuing MA programmes in the School of English or the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the University of Kent. The stipend is split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January. All candidates who apply for a taught MA programme by the deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship, regardless of fee status, nationality, or domicile. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
The University of Kent, in partnership with the Article 26 Project, offers up to five Sanctuary Scholarships for undergraduate entry each academic year. The Sanctuary Scholarship offers a comprehensive package of support to help students seeking asylum in the UK access higher education. As a University of Sanctuary, the University of Kent stands firmly by the principle that everyone has the right to education, and higher education must be accessible to all on the basis of merit. The scholarship is designed to break down barriers and open doors to higher education to ensure that displaced students can thrive. It provides tuition fees waived for the duration of the programme of study, or until students are able to access other Student Finance funding, along with financial support and dedicated pastoral care throughout the academic journey.
Philip Robinson Scholarship
The Philip Robinson Scholarship is a doctoral award for applicants pursuing a PhD in French Literature and Culture at the University of Kent's Language Centre. The late Professor Philip Robinson arranged to provide a legacy to support postgraduate research students in the field of French Literature and Culture. These scholarships include a doctoral stipend equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, tuition fees at the home or international rate, and access to a research training support grant. The scholarship is open to both Home and International candidates.
NIHR Insight Programme for South East Masters by Research Scholarships
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funding places on the MSc Applied Health and Care Research course within the Centre for Health and Service Studies (CHSS) at the University of Kent. This scholarship is designed for current healthcare professionals, providing them with the skills to design, carry out and publish health and care research. The program is specifically for nurses, midwives, social workers, social care workers, local authority workers, or allied health professionals working in the NHS, local authorities, or social care, voluntary and community settings with a maximum of 5 years practice post registration. The two-year part-time course includes six taught modules, covering core research methods in qualitative, quantitative, and applied health and care research and evaluation, along with optional modules and a 60-credit research dissertation. The scholarship covers tuition fees at the home rate and provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate.
Music Performance Scholarship
The Music Performance Scholarships are awarded annually to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent. The scholarship is worth £1,000 awarded each year, together with £500 worth of instrumental or singing tuition with experienced teachers. This scholarship is intended to encourage excellence and development in extra-curricular music performance. The University recognises the role that music and culture plays in the development of the individual and the benefits cultural activities bring to the wider University community. Around fifteen scholarships are awarded to new applicants each year. Recipients must be prepared to represent the University and contribute to the cultural life of the University by participating in selected activities and events as designated by the Director of Music.
Medway Student Support Fund
The Medway Student Support Fund provides bursaries to home students studying at the Universities at Medway, including the University of Kent. This fund has been established through a significant donation and provides financial support to eligible students experiencing financial hardship. Selected recipients will receive a bursary of between £500 and £1,500 to help support their studies. The fund is available to undergraduate students registered at the Medway Campus who are UK residents paying home fees and can demonstrate a household income of £42,460 or less. Candidates are considered based on their fulfillment of eligibility criteria and a written statement demonstrating their need and how they will use the bursary. All applications are shortlisted and considered by the main Medway Student Support Fund Board. Successful applicants are able to hold other academic-related scholarships including those for music and sport while receiving this fund.
Martin Cook Scholarship for Humanities Students
A generous donation has been received by the University of Kent in memory of Martin Cook. The purpose of the gift is to help support one full-time undergraduate student in the humanities. The selected scholar will receive £3,000 per annum for the duration of their studies, (normally 3 or 4 years) subject to satisfactory academic progress. The scholarship is open to all full-time applicants who are UK residents paying Home tuition fees. Applicants must have accepted a place on a humanities undergraduate course at the University of Kent starting in September. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and satisfy a range of socio-economic criteria. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of demonstration of financial hardship, strength of their 500 word statement, A level results or equivalent, and UCAS personal statement and reference. Recipients are expected to act as an 'ambassador' for the University, their subject and faculty and attend University events when requested, if not in conflict with either course attendance or classes being in session.
MBA Women in Leadership Scholarship
Kent Business School is pleased to offer Women in Leadership Scholarships to students applying for the MBA, worth 50% of the MBA tuition fee, starting in September 2025. The scholarship aims to support leading and aspiring female colleagues to develop and succeed in becoming strong business leaders across their chosen business sector. Successful candidates must demonstrate both depth and breadth of previous work experience along with academic excellence. There are a limited number of awards, and competition is expected to be high. Awardees, in recognition of this prestigious scholarship, would need to continue to champion women in leadership roles by organizing an event or project to promote the area of their scholarship and becoming a student ambassador supporting recruitment activities. Once graduated, scholars would join the network of alumni ambassadors in their home country to support key alumni events and recruitment activities.
MBA SME Entrepreneur and Innovator Scholarship
Kent Business School offers an Entrepreneur & Innovator Scholarship to students applying for the MBA starting in January 2026, providing 50% off the MBA tuition fee. The scholarship is designed for candidates who have successfully run their own local business for a minimum of 5 years and are looking to develop their business or organisation further while providing a positive economic impact in their region. Successful recipients will be expected to champion entrepreneurship by organizing events or projects to promote their scholarship area in collaboration with the MBA Team, serve as student ambassadors supporting recruitment activities, and join the network of alumni ambassadors after graduation to support key alumni events and recruitment activities in their home country.
MBA Leaders in Sustainability Scholarship
Kent Business School is pleased to offer one 'Leaders in Sustainability Scholarship' to students applying for the MBA program, worth 50% of the MBA tuition fee. The scholarship is designed for candidates who demonstrate both depth and breadth of previous work experience along with academic excellence in leading sustainable and social business causes. The successful candidate must show commitment to inspiring colleagues to develop and succeed in becoming sustainable business leaders of the future. Awardees are expected to champion the area of sustainability by organizing events or projects to promote sustainability in collaboration with the MBA Team, and by becoming a student ambassador supporting recruitment activities and initiatives for the MBA course. Once graduated, scholars would join the network of alumni ambassadors in their home country to support key alumni events and recruitment activities.
MBA Kent Business Scholarship
Kent Business School is pleased to offer four 'Kent Business Scholarships' to students applying for the MBA program, worth 50% of the MBA tuition fee. This prestigious scholarship is open to all applicants who are members of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and are in receipt of a formal offer to study for the MBA for January 2026 entry. Successful candidates must demonstrate both depth and breadth of previous work experience in leading sustainable and social business causes and inspiring colleagues to develop and succeed in becoming sustainable business leaders of the future. Awardees, in recognition of this prestigious scholarship, are required to champion areas of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, or sustainability while on the course by organizing an event or project that benefits the programme and becoming an MBA champion supporting recruitment activities. Once graduated, scholars would join the network of alumni ambassadors in the UK to support key alumni events and recruitment activities.
MA Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) – EU Student Discount
This scholarship is offered to EU students applying for the Postgraduate MA in Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award), as part of a collaboration between the University of Kent and the Philipps-Universität Marburg. The scholarship provides a £3,400 tuition fee discount for the 2025/26 academic year at Kent, reducing the international rate of £12,400 to a total of £9,000 for EU students. Eligible students must be EU nationals and hold an offer of a place for the program at the University of Kent for the 2025/26 academic year. Students that meet the criteria will be automatically eligible for this scholarship discount with no separate application process required.
Knowledge Orders before Modernity - a Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme (MASTER'S PLUS)
The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme 'Knowledge Orders before Modernity' (KOM) is an innovative collaboration between King's College London and the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) at the University of Kent. The programme explores the capacity of the handwritten word comparatively, after as well as before the advent of the printing press, outside as well as within western cultures. It seeks to challenge a conventional periodization which associates complex knowledge, complex archival mechanisms, and mundane recording with the development of western print culture. The programme funds up to three MA candidates who will progress to a doctorate connected with the programme. Doctoral candidates will participate in a shared programme of visits, events, and discussions. Doctoral scholars will be registered at the University of their first supervisor, either at King's College London or the University of Kent. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a stipend at UKRI base level (£20,780 in 2025/26), and up to £10,000 for research and training needs during the PhD. The programme has four themes: Technologies of knowledge (materiality, writing systems, layout, accounts, numerals, diagrams, ciphers); Embodied knowledge (scribal careers, training, personal mobility, professionalization, language, gatekeepers); Systems of knowledge (archiving processes, witness, memory, reading practices, recall, authenticity, compilation); and Chronologies of knowledge (innovation, continuity, engagement with the past, responses to the present, reuse, forgery).
Knowledge Orders before Modernity - a Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme
The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme 'Knowledge Orders before Modernity' (KOM) is an innovative collaboration between King's College London and the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) at the University of Kent. The programme explores the capacity of the handwritten word comparatively, after as well as before the advent of the printing press, outside and well as within western cultures. It seeks to challenge a conventional periodization which associates complex knowledge, complex archival mechanisms, and mundane recording with the arrival of print. The programme is entering its final year of recruitment, and expects to appoint up to five scholars. All successful candidates will participate in a shared programme of visits, events, and discussions. Doctoral scholars will be registered at the University of their first supervisor, either at King's College London or the University of Kent. The studentship offers up to 3.5 years (42 months) of funding, dependent on satisfactory progress, and will cover full tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant at UKRI rates. The programme has four themes: Technologies of knowledge (materiality, writing systems, layout, accounts, numerals, diagrams, ciphers); Embodied knowledge (scribal careers, training, personal mobility, professionalization, language, gatekeepers); Systems of knowledge (archiving processes, witness, memory, reading practices, recall, authenticity, compilation); and Chronologies of knowledge (innovation, continuity, engagement with the past, responses to the present, reuse, forgery). Applications are invited for KOM advertised projects or via an open call, where applicants must demonstrate how their project aligns with one or more of KOM's four themes.
Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship
The Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship extends support to students who completed their studies at one of the University of Kent's sponsored academies: Brompton Academy or Chatham Grammar. The scholarship is worth £2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students) and will be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory progress. If a student is required to repeat a year, the scholarship will be paused until they continue to the next stage of study. Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship holders will be invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme. As part of this programme, students will receive targeted support throughout their student journey and encouraged to develop their employability skills by being invited to apply to different opportunities within the University, such as becoming a Student Ambassador. The scholarship is aimed at students from backgrounds of socio-economic deprivation and underrepresented groups, with priority given to those living in areas of deprivation, low-participation neighbourhoods, care leavers, estranged students, Gypsy/Roma/Traveller communities, first-generation university students, students with caring responsibilities, those in supported accommodation, or those who received free school meals.
Kent LLM Solicitors' Practice Scholarship (Canterbury), September 2026 entry
The Kent LLM Solicitors' Practice Scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing a taught LLM in Solicitors' Practice at the Canterbury Campus of the University of Kent. The scholarship offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount to both home and overseas students. For overseas applicants, there is an additional requirement that they must be from a country receiving ODA funding from the OECD and be fully self-funded. All applicants must have achieved a 2:1 or equivalent in their law degree from an institution other than the University of Kent. Applicants must also submit a 500-word personal statement demonstrating their commitment to pursuing a career as a solicitor. Four scholarships are available in total for September 2026 entry.
Kent International Scholarship - September 2026
The University of Kent is pleased to offer automatic scholarships of £5,000 to applicants who accept their offer to study at the University and who are domiciled in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This scholarship is specifically for students beginning postgraduate taught, full-time programmes in September 2026. The scholarship will be applied directly to tuition fees. Eligible students are those assessed as self-funded overseas fee payers who are paying fees directly to the University of Kent. No application process is required; all eligible applicants who have accepted their offer by the stated deadlines will be contacted with a scholarship offer which they will need to accept. Kent Business School applicants are not eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the Kent International Scholarship (KBS) instead. The award is also open to international students who are normally domiciled in an eligible country but who are currently resident in the UK for purposes of study.
Kent International Scholarship (KBS)- September 2026
The University of Kent offers automatic scholarships of £3,000 to Kent Business School applicants who accept their offer to study at the University of Kent, and who are domiciled in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam. This scholarship is designed to support international students pursuing postgraduate taught programmes at Kent Business School. The scholarship will be applied directly to tuition fees. Applicants must be assessed as self-funded overseas fee payers who are paying fees directly to University of Kent. This award is for students beginning their degrees in September 2026 only and is not stackable with other awards unless the applicant is coming through a progression agreement.
Kent County Agricultural Society Scholarship Scheme
The Kent County Agricultural Society Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to Kent-based students pursuing degree courses in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, equine, veterinary and animal management. The Society organizes the annual Kent County Show and supports a range of education initiatives used to promote the land-based sector. As part of their wider charitable objectives, they have introduced this scholarship scheme for Kent-based students studying for a degree in the UK. The Kent County Agricultural Society set up the scholarship scheme to help fund three students through their degree courses each year, providing £1,000 annually for up to three years. The Society looks forward to working with these individuals in developing a pro-active group of youth ambassadors over the next few years.
Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
The Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award provides financial support to outstanding students pursuing Master's degrees at Kent Business School. These Excellence Scholarships are open to all UK and International applicants across all Kent Business School taught MSc courses, recognizing exceptional academic merit with awards of up to £3,000. Awardees automatically become members of the prestigious KBS Scholarship group and are encouraged to undertake activities supporting and promoting their studies while students and subsequent alumni of Kent Business School. The scholarship aims to enhance recipients' career and personal development through advanced business education at one of the UK's leading business schools.
Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship
The Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship is designed to support students who have completed Kent's BA (Hons) Business Top Up course at Beaconhouse International College, Pakistan, in progressing to postgraduate study at the University of Kent in Canterbury. The scholarship provides a tuition fee discount of £6,000 for one year of full-time registered study on a postgraduate taught course. There are 25 scholarships available for students commencing their postgraduate studies at Kent in September 2026. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants who meet all criteria. Students must receive and accept their offer by 31 July 2026, and subsequently pay their tuition fee deposit by 31 August 2026 to secure the scholarship.
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
The Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship extends support to students who participated in the University of Kent Succeed Programme. This scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students who have completed the programme no more than two academic years prior to entry to Kent. Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress, for a maximum of 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). The amount awarded is dependent upon household income and the number of awards available in the year of entry. Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship holders will be invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme, where they receive targeted support throughout their student journey and are encouraged to develop employability skills by being invited to apply to different opportunities within the University, such as becoming a Student Ambassador.
Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship
The Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship extends support to students who undertook an Access to Higher Education Diploma at the University of Kent or at one of the University's Partner Colleges (Mid Kent College, West Kent College, EKC Group, Canterbury College, or Ashford College). The scholarship is worth £2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students) and will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for a maximum of 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Ten scholarships are available annually. Scholarship holders are invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme, which provides targeted support throughout the student journey and opportunities to develop employability skills, including the chance to become a Student Ambassador. Applications are prioritized for students from areas of socio-economic deprivation, low-participation neighbourhoods, care leavers under 25, estranged students, members of the Gypsy/Roma/Traveller communities, first-generation university students, those with caring responsibilities, or residents of foyer or supported accommodation. Applicants must be UK home fee-paying students who have completed or are completing an Access to HE Diploma at one of the specified institutions, with this being their most recent qualification. They must have applied to the University of Kent for a full-time or part-time undergraduate programme and firmly accepted an offer by the application deadline. KMMS students are not eligible, and recipients cannot hold both this scholarship and the Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship simultaneously.
Institution of Engineering and Technology Postgraduate Awards
The IET Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for postgraduate research students pursuing advanced degrees in engineering and technology fields. These awards are offered by the Institution of Engineering and Technology to support promising researchers in their postgraduate studies. The awards range from £2,500 to £10,000 and are designed to help cover research costs and support students during their postgraduate research programs. Students must visit the IET website for full details on eligibility criteria and application procedures.
Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursary
The Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursary is designed to support disadvantaged students in further education colleges who are progressing to higher education. The bursary provides up to £2,250 to help students transition from FE college to university level study. The Helena Kennedy Foundation promotes equality of opportunity, enabling disadvantaged FE students to realise their potential by supporting them through higher education into fulfilling careers. Applicants must be in their final year of studies at a publicly funded UK further education college, such as completing their Access, A-level, BTEC, or Scottish Highers course, and must be progressing to an undergraduate course at the University of Kent starting in September 2026. This bursary is specifically aimed at helping students who may face financial or other barriers in continuing their education beyond further education into university-level study.
Go City Education Scholarship
The Go City Education Scholarship is designed to support students by helping them experience the best attractions and landmarks their favorite cities have to offer while also providing financial assistance for university essentials. The scholarship recognizes that student life is expensive and sightseeing often falls to the bottom of the spending list. Go City aims to give students the opportunity to explore top attractions for free with their passes while also receiving financial support for academic needs. The award includes a 4-pass allowance that can be shared with friends and family to explore attractions and experiences in the winner's favorite city, plus a one-time monetary award of USD 4,000. This scholarship is intended to help students discover both famous landmarks and hidden gems through Go City's pass system, which covers world-famous museums, iconic landmarks, guided walking tours, and off-the-beaten-path treasures. The financial award can be used for any study necessities including rent, textbooks, or other university expenses.
Fulbright Awards (for US students)
The Fulbright Awards Programme offers American postgraduates the opportunity to undertake a Master's or higher research programme in any discipline at the University of Kent. This prestigious award provides full international tuition fee coverage plus maintenance costs for one year. The program seeks not only academic excellence but also candidates with demonstrable ambassadorial skills, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine desire to learn about the United Kingdom while sharing aspects of American culture. Fulbright scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership potential, engage in extracurricular and community activities, and commit to furthering the Fulbright Programme upon returning to their home country. The award is designed to foster international educational exchange and mutual understanding between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for 2026 University of Kent graduates
The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship is designed to support eligible Kent graduates to continue to Master's study at the University of Kent. This scholarship is specifically for final year undergraduate students who have received the Kent Financial Support Package during their final year of study and are progressing directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study at Kent. The scholarship consists of £5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for fulltime UK students, with a total of 12 awards available for entry in September 2026. Part-time UK students receive £2,500 per year. The scholarship aims to support widening participation by enabling students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue postgraduate education. Eligible candidates must begin their postgraduate study in September 2026 and must have received an unconditional offer by the deadline of 16 July 2026.
The BAME in Higher Education Ambition Scholarship for 2026 University of Kent graduates
The BAME in Higher Education Ambition Scholarship is designed to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students within the Kent Community who are progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study. The University has developed this scholarship as part of its efforts to support advanced education and facilitate career goals and ambitions for students from backgrounds critically underrepresented within Higher Education. This award provides £5,000 towards tuition fees for full-time UK students (£2,500 per year for part-time students) for those graduating in 2026 and continuing to Master's study at the University of Kent. The scholarship is specifically for current final year Kent undergraduate students with a 2.1 or first-class degree who identify as BAME and are continuing to postgraduate taught programmes at Kent's UK campuses in September 2026. A total of 12 awards are available under this scheme.
The "Ambition" Scholarship for 2026 University of Kent graduates
The University of Kent is offering scholarships for 2026 to support final year undergraduate students choosing to progress to postgraduate study at Kent. These awards are part of Kent's efforts to support excellence in academia and facilitate a better tomorrow. They are designed to help students achieve their career goals and ambitions. The scholarship provides financial support towards tuition fees for students progressing directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study at the University of Kent. For September 2026 entrants, these scholarships provide £1,500 towards the cost of tuition fees for 40 UK students, and £3,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for 20 Overseas students. Part-time UK students receive £750 per year. This scholarship is available for current final year Kent undergraduate students only who are progressing to Postgraduate Taught or Research Master's programmes.
Foundation of St Matthias
The Foundation of St Matthias is a charity that offers financial support to further the education and projects of those people and organisations who seek to promote the mission of the church and make a positive difference to society. The foundation provides grants and scholarships to support individuals and organizations aligned with its mission. This funding opportunity is designed to support educational advancement and projects that contribute to church mission work and broader social benefit. Full details on the types of grants and scholarships available can be found on the St Matthias Trust Website.
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards for outstanding scholars from around the world who wish to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars from all over the world at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner, and offers three partner scholarships, in addition to the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master's degree based at our UK campuses.
British Council GREAT Scholarship September: Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand and Turkey
The GREAT Scholarships programme is funded jointly by the UK Government's GREAT Britain campaign, British Council and the University of Kent, as part of the Study UK campaign. The scholarship offers £10,000 to Ghanaian, Indian, Kenyan, Malaysian, Nigerian, Thai or Turkish passport holders who are also based in these countries, applying for a one year taught master's programme at the University of Kent. The award goes towards tuition fees and is for students beginning their degrees in September 2026 only. As part of the programme, all GREAT scholars will be invited to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester. Scholars are expected to act as ambassadors for UK Higher Education, attend lectures and tutorials, engage with extra-curricular activities, and promote the value of studying at a UK institution.
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
The Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme aims to give the children of those who died in service and whose death was attributable to service, a scholarship to help cover some of the costs incurred in obtaining further education qualifications, university degree or higher level technical education. The Scheme will provide a contribution towards the cost of a first undergraduate programme at a publicly-funded UK higher education institution for bereaved children of Servicemen/Women from the UK Armed Forces. Applicants must be 16 or over and in full-time education, with one parent who died as a result of their service in the armed forces on or after 1 January 1990. The applicant or surviving parent must receive bereavement benefits from the Armed Forces Compensation scheme, War Pension scheme or Armed Forces Attributable Benefits scheme.
AHRC Doctoral Awards (Arts and Humanities Research Council)
The AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards fund doctoral researchers in arts and humanities disciplines at the University of Kent. These prestigious awards provide comprehensive support for doctoral study, including a doctoral stipend equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend (£20,780), full tuition fees at the home rate, and access to further research funding on application. For international candidates, Kent waives the difference between Home and International fees. Awards are offered for a minimum of 3.5 years full-time equivalent with the opportunity to extend up to 4 years to support researcher development opportunities such as placements or additional skills development. Successful candidates join a vibrant and inclusive research community, benefiting from exceptional academic supervision, tailored professional development, and cross-institutional collaboration through a training hub network comprising eleven outstanding universities in the South East and South West of England. Both full-time and part-time modes of study are eligible.
Sports Scholarships Scheme - September 2026 entry
The University of Kent is committed to delivering sporting excellence and offers scholarships to students with outstanding sporting ability at both Canterbury and Medway campuses. Scholarships are available to outstanding student athletes from any sport who compete at least at county level or equivalent, with Elite Scholars expected to be representing nationally and competing internationally. Sports Scholars are committed to representing the University of Kent in British University & College Sport (BUCS) competition and joining their relevant student club. The amount offered is determined by the University Sports Scholarship Committee on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship includes financial support, access to sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation through the Kent Sport Clinic, inclusive Kent Sport Membership, weekly coach-led strength and conditioning, and various other benefits including scholarship events, ambassadorial opportunities, and exclusive training attire. Elite Scholars may receive enhanced financial support ranging from £1,500 to £5,000 per year. The scheme is open to new international and domestic undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current University of Kent students, though it is not available to international students taking a foundation year.
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