About
The University of Greenwich is a public university based in London and Kent, United Kingdom. It is an ambitious community of students and academics with campuses at Greenwich, Avery Hill, and Medway. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and 150+ postgraduate courses across various disciplines and has received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognizing outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes. As a charity and company limited by guarantee registered in England, it welcomes students from over 150 countries and supports award-winning research that provides innovative solutions for business, industry and communities worldwide.
Funding Opportunities
Reach Events Management Scholarship
The Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Events Management Scholarship, known as 'Reach', is worth £15,000 (£5,000 per year for up to 3 years) for an undergraduate student enrolled on BA Events Management and Innovation at the University of Greenwich. The scholarship was created by a group of leading events professionals to deliver measurable change and increase diversity in the events, hospitality, and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sectors, where less than 10% of event professionals are from Black, Asian or underrepresented minorities. Now in its fourth year, Reach 2.0 has formalized governance and set a path to expand scholarships from three to five each year by connecting industry supporters with the University of Greenwich. The scholarship is currently sponsored by DRPG, a dynamic integrated group of creative marketing and employee communications agencies. Priority is given to students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (Index of Multiple Disadvantage quintiles 1 and 2, low household income) and/or students who are estranged or care-experienced.
Early Applicant Postgraduate Scholarship
The Early Applicant Postgraduate Scholarship is an automatic award of £3,500 for new international postgraduate taught students at the University of Greenwich. This scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount to support new international students who apply early, hold an offer and meet their deposit deadlines. The award recognises students making earlier, organised plans in preparation for their studies. Students must apply for their programme by 18:00 UK time on 27th March 2026 and accept their offer and pay their deposit by 1st May 2026 or within 28 days of receiving their offer (if this is a later date). The scholarship is available for self-funded international fee-payers joining the University for the first time on UK campuses in September 2026 and starting in the first year of a postgraduate programme of study. No application is required as eligible students will be awarded the scholarship automatically. Deposit payment must be made via the Flywire platform only.
The Global Greenwich Bursary
The Global Greenwich Bursary is a dedicated funding opportunity offered through a partnership between the Global Mobility Team and the Fees and Funding team at the University of Greenwich. The bursary aims to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access study abroad and internship opportunities. A scholarship of up to £2,000 is paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad programme at the University of Greenwich. The bursary amount depends on the destination, length, and type of study abroad programme, as well as the eligibility criteria met by the students. The program is designed to support undergraduate home students who meet at least one of several criteria related to financial disadvantage or underrepresented status. The number of bursaries is capped at 20 for term or year abroad opportunities, and 150 for summer programme opportunities. All awards are allocated on a first come first serve basis, with students from disadvantaged backgrounds being prioritised. Term or year abroad opportunities open in the summer for September and January starts, with priority given to students going to expensive destinations such as the USA and Japan. Summer programme opportunities open in December for the following summer.
Greenwich Progression Bursary
The Greenwich Progression Bursary offers a £3,000 fee waiver to current University of Greenwich final year undergraduate students and Alumni to help them Power Up their future and reach their potential through postgraduate study. The university is committed to students' success and progression to postgraduate study and is investing significant financial resources in addressing the cost-of-living crisis for students wishing to continue their studies with a master's degree. The bursary is available to students starting a Postgraduate taught course with available places in September 2026. It will be applied to part-time students on a pro-rata basis. The course should be completed with no gaps in study to retain the full bursary amount. The bursary is limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Mister Gees Foundation Bursary
The Mister Gees Foundation Bursary is worth £5,000 for a postgraduate student enrolled on MSc Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering at the University of Greenwich. This bursary aims to remove financial barriers that can limit student potential and is sponsored by the Mister Gees Foundation. The award is available to full-time postgraduate students who have achieved first-class honours or a 2:1 degree and are entering the MSc Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering program at the Medway Campus. A committee reviews all applications and awards the bursary on merit.
RPS Karen Roberts Scholarship
The RPS Karen Roberts Scholarship is a £5,000 award for undergraduate students enrolled on the BA Landscape Architecture program at the University of Greenwich. This scholarship is sponsored by RPS Group Plc in memory of former student Karen Roberts. The scholarship is designed to help students overcome financial barriers that can limit their potential. Special consideration is given to students who have attended the Landscape Architecture Summer School or engaged in other preparatory progression activities offered by the university. The scholarship is paid in three instalments during the first year of studies.
EU Bursary
The EU Bursary is a tuition fee reduction program offered by the University of Greenwich to support new EU students studying in the 2025/26 academic year. Following the UK's departure from the European Union, this bursary provides significant fee reductions to EU nationals domiciled in EU member states who hold offers to study at the university. The bursary is automatically applied to eligible students and does not require a separate application. The award values vary depending on the level of study: undergraduate students receive £9,000 total (£3,000 per year for three years), undergraduate Year 3 direct entry students receive £2,700, and postgraduate students including MBA and MSc with Industrial Placement receive £3,000. To determine the final fee, students should find the international fee on their course page and deduct the applicable bursary amount. The bursary is available for full-time taught degrees at Greenwich's main campuses including Greenwich, Avery Hill, Medway, or Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts. Recipients cannot access any other scholarship or bursary offered by the university, and the award is capped at a maximum of three years, excluding any years where students are resitting or repeating.
Visionary Scholarship
The Visionary Scholarship is a cash award worth £5,750 for students who have overcome adversity and engaged with the University of Greenwich during their school or college studies at one of the university's target schools or colleges. Thanks to a University of Greenwich alumni donation, two scholarships are available to support students who embody the university's values of inclusivity, excellence, determination and ambition. The scholarship recognizes that financial barriers can limit student potential and aims to support students making the transition to higher education. The award is paid in three instalments during the student's first year of undergraduate study at the University of Greenwich. Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course starting in September 2026 at the Greenwich, Avery Hill or Medway Campus (excluding the Medway School of Pharmacy). The university works closely with targeted schools and colleges to support academic attainment and progression to higher education. Eligible students must have received an offer to study through UCAS using their school or college centre name, and must have visited the university or engaged in preparatory progression activities offered by the University of Greenwich. Applications are submitted through a nomination form and reviewed by a committee, with awards made on merit. Decisions are typically made by the end of June for courses starting in September.
Robert Holman Bursary
The Robert Holman Bursary is worth £1,500 for current students studying Accounting and Finance courses at the University of Greenwich. The bursary is available for one second-year student and one third-year student to help them focus on their studies and/or to engage in new and varied activities to support their future career options. The bursary is a gift from the Robert Holman Memorial Trust, named after Robert Holman who gained a degree in economics which led to a successful career as a Chartered Accountant and partner with Ernst and Young. Priority is given to those from and residing in Greenwich, Lewisham or Southwark boroughs, but applicants from other boroughs will be considered. Winners will be asked to provide a testimonial outlining the impact of the donation and attend the Annual Supporter Reception.
International Hardship Fund
The International Hardship Fund is available to provide discretionary financial help for undergraduate, postgraduate and research, overseas and EU students not in receipt of a maintenance loan, who have experienced unexpected financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances. The Fund is intended as a safety net for students in financial difficulty, not their main source of support. Eligible expenses include unforeseen short-term accommodation costs, subsistence costs, one-off technology costs for studies, and one-off travel costs. To be eligible to apply, students must be fully registered with all holds lifted and their tuition fee account must be up to date. Students in their first year of study will not be able to apply until semester two. It is a requirement that students must be able to demonstrate that they have made adequate provision to fund both their tuition fees and living costs before starting their course. The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.
Commuter Bursary
The Commuter Bursary is a financial support program offered by the University of Greenwich to assist students from low-income households who face challenging travel costs to attend university. The bursaries are worth 50% of monthly commuting costs between home and university, up to £1,000 per academic year. The program primarily supports public transport costs but can also consider petrol costs for students in rural areas with limited public transport access. Additionally, the bursary supports cycling by funding bicycle purchases and safety equipment. The commuter bursary is funded by the university's Hardship Fund and offers a capped number of awards distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, students must be fully registered paying the home tuition fee rate, studying at one of the Greenwich campuses (Greenwich, Avery Hill, or Medway), demonstrate regular commuting costs, have a household income below £25,000, and meet specific loan requirements based on their study level. All funding for the 2025/26 academic year has been allocated, with applications for 2026/27 opening at the end of October 2026.
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master's degrees in the UK. These fully-funded scholarships cover flights, accommodation, and course fees, allowing scholars to focus on achieving their professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. Scholars will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time they will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. On completing their studies, scholars will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring their own ideas to life. Chevening is looking for people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.
The Sanctuary Scholarship
The Sanctuary Scholarship is offered by the University of Greenwich to support asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom who wish to pursue higher education but are unable to access traditional student finance. For 2026/27, two scholarships will be awarded to offer holders seeking asylum or with refugee status who are not eligible for financial support. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including a full tuition fee waiver, accommodation fee waiver for either Avery Hill or Greenwich Campus, and a maintenance grant of £10,000 paid in three instalments throughout the year. This scholarship is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses (excluding PhD and postgraduate research programmes). Applicants must be studying at one of the University's campuses: Greenwich, Avery Hill, or Medway (except Medway School of Pharmacy). The scholarship is specifically designed for individuals who hold UK asylum seeker status, UK discretionary leave to remain, or UK limited leave to remain as a result of an asylum application, or are dependants of someone with these statuses. The scholarship continues until the recipient is awarded an immigration status that allows access to student finance, at which point the scholarship ends in subsequent academic years. Applications must be submitted online with documentary evidence verifying circumstances, and shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an online interview.
Greenwich University Accommodation Bursary
The Greenwich University Accommodation Bursary is designed to support new domestic/home undergraduate students from low-income households. The bursary offers up to £700, which represents up to 10% accommodation fee discount to reduce the rent for first-year accommodation. This financial support is part of the University of Greenwich's commitment to supporting students from a variety of backgrounds. The bursary is automatically assessed and awarded by the Student Fees and Funding Team after the close of registration in October 2025, with no separate application required. Eligible students must be residing in university halls of residence and maintain up-to-date payments. The award is specifically targeted at students entering year 0 or 1 of undergraduate studies from September 2025 who have a household income below £25,000.
Partner School and College Scholarships (William Hills)
The William Hills Bursary offers three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes at the University of Greenwich. This bursary is supported by the legacy of William Hills, a former student who studied Mechanical Engineering at what was then Woolwich Polytechnic in 1948 and was dedicated to supporting the education of a new generation of engineers. The scholarship provides financial support to students from partner schools and colleges who are studying level 3 qualifications and will commence their undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Medway Campus in Kent. Priority is given to students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those from areas with the lowest proportion of young people who participate in higher education (POLAR 4 Q1 and IMD Q1), and women in STEM fields. The bursary is awarded in three instalments across each academic year and is automatically renewed for subsequent years following successful completion of each year, with a conditional graduation award after completion of year 3.
Sir William Boreman's Foundation
The Sir William Boreman's Foundation provides grants to help students cover their living costs while studying. These bursaries are available for permanent residents of Greenwich and Lewisham boroughs in London to study undergraduate or postgraduate courses on a full-time or part-time basis. The foundation can provide support for daily living costs, travel, and books or equipment for courses. The charity originated from the 1684 will of Sir William Boreman, who bestowed to The Drapers' Company a school he had founded in Greenwich. As the original school no longer exists, the endowment now benefits other young people in the London Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham. The charity awards grants worth around £90,000 each year to individuals from low income or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Partner School and College Scholarship - GREat Skills
The GREat Skills Scholarship is designed to reward students from partner schools and colleges who prepare well for university by developing their independent learning and study skills. Students who participate in a minimum of 4 outreach activities during their A Level/Level 3 studies before joining the University of Greenwich for undergraduate studies in September 2026 are eligible for a substantial cash scholarship of £2,000. The scholarship recognizes students' commitment to developing their GREat Skills through participation in university outreach activities such as workshops, subject taster days, Big Ideas events, and other engagement opportunities. The award is paid in three instalments during the student's first year of undergraduate study. Priority is given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education, including those from areas of low participation (POLAR4 Q1) and areas of multiple deprivation (IMD Q1).
David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary
The David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary is awarded in memory of Dr David Fussey, the late Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, who greatly enjoyed singing in choirs. The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years and is available to all students who successfully audition to join the University of Greenwich Choir. Up to five students are awarded a bursary each year. Recipients are expected to take a leading role in the management of the University Choir, including organising events, maintaining the choir mailing list, organising stewards for concerts and setting equipment up for rehearsals. Applicants are expected to be strong singers and good team players. The University of Greenwich Choir is a 70-strong chorus made up of students, staff, alumni and friends of the University. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings during term-time on the Greenwich campus and gives public performances throughout the year including at University Carol Services and in large choral-orchestral concerts. The choir sings a wide variety of music including classical, folk, pop, jazz and musical theatre.
Care Leaver Bursary
The Care Leaver Bursary provides £1,500 per year to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students who are joining the university directly from local authority care. This bursary is offered as part of the University of Greenwich's commitment to accessibility and widening participation for higher education. It is worth £1,500 per year for up to three or four years depending on the length of your course, paid in cash and does not need to be repaid. Recipients also receive an additional £200 in the final year to support the costs of attending graduation. This funding opportunity is designed specifically to support care leavers under 25 who meet residency and financial criteria.
Digital Access Bursary
The Digital Access Bursary is a financial assistance program provided by the University of Greenwich to support new undergraduate or postgraduate students from low-income families who have no or limited access to IT equipment or internet connection. This bursary offers up to £300 towards equipment to support electronic learning and is funded by the Greenwich Hardship Fund. The program is designed to ensure students from disadvantaged backgrounds have the necessary digital tools to undertake their studies effectively. There are a capped number of awards available, making this a competitive but essential support mechanism for eligible students. Applications are accepted from new home students (year 0 or 1) starting in September 2025 or January 2026, who are studying at Greenwich, Avery Hill, or Medway campuses and can demonstrate a household income of £25,000 or less.
Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)
The Stephen Lawrence Scholarship is a £19,070 cash bursary or fee waiver to study the Architecture Part 2 MArch course at the University of Greenwich commencing 2026/27. The scholarship honors the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, who grew up in South East London and wanted to become an architect before he was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack in 1993 at age 18. The scholarship is available for Black students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and/or Black students who are estranged or Care-experienced. The University of Greenwich partners with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation to inspire a more equitable, inclusive society and foster opportunities for marginalized young people in the UK. This scholarship aims to remove barriers to education and work in architecture, addressing the significant disparity where only 1% of UK architects identify as Black. The scholarship is awarded over the duration of the two-year full-time course in three installments per year to assist applicants to pursue a career in architecture. Part-time students are eligible and will receive the award pro rata. Priority is given to Black students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (Index of Multiple Disadvantage quintiles 1 and 2, low household income) and/or Black students who are estranged or Care-experienced. Applicants must have UK nationality or residence status meeting the criteria to qualify for the postgraduate masters' loan, and must hold an offer to study for September 2026/27 on the Architecture Part 2 MArch course. One scholarship is currently available for 2026/7 entry, but the university is actively fundraising to offer more scholarships.
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