About
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Founded as the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, it is one of the oldest polytechnic institutions in the UK. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programs across three colleges: Creative Arts and Technologies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Westminster Business School. With four campuses across London, it provides education in diverse fields while maintaining strong connections to business, research, and international communities.
Funding Opportunities
Undergraduate Great Start Scholarship
The Undergraduate Great Start Scholarship is provided by the University of Westminster to support Home students with their maintenance costs during their undergraduate studies. The scholarship awards £2,000 per year towards maintenance costs or tuition fees for up to a maximum of three years, or four years for degrees that include a foundation year. The selection is made based on financial need and personal statement. The University particularly encourages applications from students with disabilities and mature students aged 21 and over. To be eligible, applicants must be classified as a Home fee student and hold a September 2026 course offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. Applicants must have a household income of £25,000 or below as assessed by the Student Loans Company and must not already hold an Honours degree.
International Undergraduate Excellence Award (IEA) – September 2026
The International Undergraduate Excellence Award is designed to support international students who have achieved academic excellence and show passion for their chosen field of study. The scholarship provides £2,500 towards the first year of full-time Bachelor's tuition fees at the University of Westminster. This tuition fee award is paid directly to the University towards tuition fees in the first semester. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence with grades significantly above the minimum requirement for their course of study and show passion for their chosen subject. The award is available to international students classified as overseas fee status who hold an offer for a full-time Bachelor's course starting in September 2026. Students receiving external sponsorship, applying for programs with integrated foundation years, or eligible for other fee discounts are not eligible for this scholarship.
International Postgraduate Excellence Award
The International Postgraduate Excellence Award is designed to support international students who have achieved academic excellence and show passion for their chosen field of study. The scholarship provides £3,000 to £5,000 towards full-time Master's tuition fees at the University of Westminster. The award amount varies based on the program type: £3,000 for one-year full-time Master's programs or £5,000 for two-year Master's with integrated professional experience. Applicants are selected principally on the basis of academic excellence and must have a minimum UK equivalent Good 2.1 Honours Degree. The scholarship is available to international students classified as overseas fee status who hold an offer for a full-time Master's course starting in September 2026. This funding is specifically designed to support high-achieving international students pursuing postgraduate taught degrees at the university.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
The Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship at the University of Westminster provides comprehensive support for students seeking asylum who are currently living in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is designed to enable asylum seekers and those with discretionary or limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application) to pursue full-time master's degree programs. The scholarship recognizes the barriers faced by sanctuary seekers in accessing higher education and provides both financial and academic support to help them complete their postgraduate studies. The award covers the full tuition fee for the master's program and provides a monthly stipend to support living costs during the course of study. Two scholarships are available each year for students beginning their studies in September.
Home Postgraduate Part Fee Scholarship
The University of Westminster offers a number of £2,000 scholarships for Home fee students pursuing postgraduate studies. This part fee scholarship is available to students with a 2.1 Honours degree enrolling in full-time or part-time Masters courses starting in September 2026. The scholarship is a one-off tuition fee award paid directly to the University towards tuition fees in the first semester. Students on two-year postgraduate or part-time courses will receive the award for their first year only. Selection is based on academic merit and personal statement. The scholarship is not available to students who already hold a postgraduate degree or those enrolled in postgraduate diplomas, professional courses, conversion courses, or integrated Masters/MPhil/PhD programs.
GREAT Scholarship
The University of Westminster is proud to work with the UK government's GREAT Britain campaign and the British Council to offer the GREAT Scholarship. This scholarship provides a one-off £10,000 tuition fee award and is open to overseas fee-paying students from Mexico with a minimum 2:1 UK degree equivalent. The scholarship is designed to support international postgraduate students pursuing full-time master's courses starting in September 2026. Students on two-year postgraduate courses will receive the award for their first year only. Selection is based on academic qualifications and personal statement. Students who already have a master's degree are not eligible to apply unless otherwise stated in the overseas academic qualifications equivalency guide.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 6
- Active Now
- 6
- Source Domain
- westminster.ac.uk
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