About
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is an inclusive international community where a third of students come from outside the UK. Bath's world-leading research is improving lives and changing the world, with enterprise and innovation delivering scientific and economic impact that benefits communities locally, nationally, and internationally. The university supports research across all disciplines, with a focus on sustainability, circular technologies, and automotive propulsion systems, while also engaging with the community through partnerships and collaborations.
Funding Opportunities
AB InBev Scholarship
The AB InBev Scholarship supports up to three high-potential undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds for three years of study at the University of Bath. The scholarship provides financial support of £3,000 per year for three years, along with professional development opportunities. Recipients receive two paid summer internships within AB InBev, including one in the London office and one with the field sales team or at one of AB InBev's four UK breweries. The scholarship also offers mentoring by senior leaders, industrial placement opportunities, potential international internships, and involvement in Better World sustainability activities. This program combines financial assistance with valuable business and employability experience to support students throughout their undergraduate studies.
The Placement Bursary
The Placement Bursary is a financial support scheme offered by the University of Bath to undergraduate students who are already in receipt of the Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship, Cowrie Foundation Scholarship, or Discretionary Student Support Fund. The bursary provides additional funding for students undertaking unpaid placement periods or study abroad as part of their degree program. Awards range from £1,000 to £2,000 depending on the type and duration of the placement. The scheme recognizes that students on unpaid placements face financial challenges while still pursuing integral components of their academic programs. The bursary is paid as a single instalment in December alongside other University funding. There is no separate application process as awards are automatically made based on existing records, though students must ensure their placement details are correctly coded by their department. The bursary aims to support students during placement years when they typically have reduced income but continue to incur living expenses while gaining valuable work experience or studying abroad.
The Accommodation Bursary
The Accommodation Bursary is a financial support program offered by the University of Bath to help undergraduate students with accommodation costs in their first year. Students with household incomes between £30,000.01 and £62,377 are eligible for an accommodation fee reduction of up to £1,300. The bursary is automatically deducted from accommodation fees and does not require a separate application. Students with household incomes up to £30,000 receive £750 off accommodation costs as part of the Bath Bursary or Gold Scholarship packages. To qualify, students must be new first-year Home UK undergraduate students starting full-time degree courses and housed by the University. The award is means-tested based on household income assessments conducted through Student Loans Company. Students in couples accommodation are not eligible. Award amounts for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed in Spring 2026.
The Bath Bursary
The Bath Bursary provides free financial support to undergraduate students at the University of Bath with a household income of £30,000 or below. The bursary is designed to help students from lower-income backgrounds access higher education and reduce financial barriers during their studies. For students who commenced study in September 2024 or after, the bursary comprises different payment structures depending on year of study and placement status. First-year students receive £2,750 consisting of £1,000 cash, £1,000 campus credit, and a £750 accommodation reduction if living in university housing. Continuing students studying in Bath receive £2,000 total (£1,000 cash and £1,000 campus credit). Students on placement receive varying amounts based on whether the placement is paid or unpaid, and whether it is a thin or thick placement. The bursary is automatically awarded to eligible students who have completed a household income assessment through their student loans awarding agency, with no separate application required.
Gold Scholarship Programme
The Gold Scholarship Programme at the University of Bath provides comprehensive support to up to 50 promising young people per year. Established in 2017 as part of the Look Further campaign, the programme offers much more than financial assistance. It provides bursaries, mentoring, and skills training to help students develop both academically and personally. The scholarships are designed to support students who might otherwise face barriers to attending university, including mature students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Recipients gain access to volunteering opportunities, professional development, and a strong sense of belonging at Bath. The programme includes the Gold Scholarship Opportunities Fund, established in 2019, which enables scholars to undertake career-supporting activities such as volunteering work, attending conferences, elite sports camps, and taking professional qualifications. Scholars describe the programme as transformative, helping them develop softer skills and become more confident, well-rounded individuals who go on to successful careers and further study at prestigious institutions.
Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship
The Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship is designed for asylum seekers living in the UK who wish to pursue taught postgraduate master's studies at the University of Bath. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to students who are not eligible for UK postgraduate financial support from Student Finance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees through a fee waiver and provides a bursary of up to £20,780 to help with course-related and living costs. This scholarship is specifically aimed at individuals with UK asylum seeker status, UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application), or UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application). The scholarship supports students starting studies in the 2025/26 academic year and is available for full-time or part-time taught postgraduate programs leading to MSc, MA, MBA, or stand-alone MRes degrees. The University of Bath offers one scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year as part of its commitment to supporting sanctuary seekers in accessing higher education opportunities.
Bath Merit Scholarships
The Bath Merit Scholarship is worth £5,000 and is available for overseas fee-paying students permanently domiciled in selected countries who have an outstanding academic record. This award aims to reward students who can demonstrate a background of achievement and success. The awards are available for full-time taught master's courses in the Faculties of Engineering and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees. Recipients are automatically considered without needing to submit an additional application. Students must hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, campus-based postgraduate taught master's course starting in 2026, be permanently domiciled in one of the listed countries, have overseas fee status, and have a final degree or current grade/GPA equivalent to a UK high 2:2 degree.
Frank Wallace Scholarship
The Frank Wallace Scholarship is named after Professor Frank Wallace, a pioneer in diesel engine turbocharging research, and awarded on behalf of his family. Professor Wallace was a distinguished academic who served as chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath until his retirement in 1989. He was made a fellow both of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the American Society of Automotive Engineers. The award commemorates his commitment to the teaching of engineering and supporting students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. This scholarship provides £5,000 toward tuition fees for eligible students from the People's Republic of China who have accepted offers to study specific automotive engineering master's programs at the University of Bath. The scholarship is awarded to support the next generation of engineering students following in Professor Wallace's legacy of excellence in mechanical and automotive engineering education.
GREAT Scholarships 2026
The University of Bath is offering four scholarships to international students applying for eligible postgraduate taught courses for September 2026. In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, these scholarships support students from Nigeria, Pakistan, Greece and Spain applying for eligible one-year postgraduate taught courses. The GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 60 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from 18 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities. Awards range from £10,000 to £15,000 and are available for full-time, postgraduate taught master's courses across the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and School of Management (excluding MBA programmes). The scholarships can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.
CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Education
The CMA CGM Excellence Fund aims to encourage international students to study abroad by providing financial support for their master's courses. The CMA CGM Group, one of Lebanon's leading employers, has supported 145 students per year since the launch of the scheme in 2021. The University of Bath will support students over the next two years to study a one-year master's course. For September 2026, four full scholarship awards are available for international students and students from Lebanon on selected master's programmes. This is a full scholarship award that covers a full tuition fee waiver and a minimum yearly stipend rate of £20,780 in line with UKRI stipend levels. Travel costs, visa costs, and English language tests are not included as part of this scholarship. The fund is committed to nurturing Lebanon's brightest minds, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable development through world-class education opportunities.
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM aim to support access to postgraduate education for women who can demonstrate their need for financial support and wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. Access to education is one contributing factor leading to the underrepresentation of women in STEM, and this programme helps address this by providing opportunities for women from Wider Europe countries to continue with their studies and research in STEM subjects. According to UNESCO data, fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. Five fully funded scholarships are available for women from eligible countries studying one-year master's courses in the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering & Design at the University of Bath. The scholarship covers comprehensive costs including tuition fees, monthly living stipend, return travel from home country, visa and insurance costs, IELTS exam fee, and study-related costs. Recipients must return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the scholarship award ends.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 16
- Active Now
- 11
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- bath.ac.uk
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