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The Water Conservation Trust Scholarship

The Water Conservation Trust Scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for a student entitled to permanently live and work in the UK enrolled on the February 2026 intake to study one of two specific postgraduate courses full-time: Water and Environmental Engineering MSc or Corporate Environmental Management MSc. The scholarship aims to support a low-income student. This scholarship is generously funded by the Water Conservation Trust, the associated charity of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators. The main objective of the Company is to promote the development and advancement of the science, art and practice of water and environmental management. The Water Conservation Trust provides funding for the Company's charitable activities to further this objective, including the advancement of education in water or environmental management at postgraduate level.

Physics Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only, or as a cash award for students living outside of University accommodation. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. This opportunity is specifically designed for students entering physics-related programs including Physics BSc/MPhys, Physics with Astronomy, Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics, and Physics with Quantum Computing.

Microbiology Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. Awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only, this scholarship supports students demonstrating academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. Students living outside of University accommodation will receive this as a cash award. The scheme is application-based, with awards decided by a scholarship awards panel. Successful applicants must hold an offer to study Microbiology BSc (Hons) at the University of Surrey, starting in September 2026. Applicants must have home fee status and have made their course application through UCAS by 14 January 2026. Foundation year applicants cannot be considered for this award.

Mathematics Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship provides a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will receive this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Eligible students must hold an offer to study a full-time bachelors or integrated master's degree programme at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) in mathematics-related subjects including Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics, or Mathematics with Data Science.

Food Science and Nutrition Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey, specifically for students studying Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Nutrition. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Applicants must be UK students with home fee status, starting in September 2026, and hold an offer to study a full-time bachelors or integrated master's degree programme at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) in one of the eligible subjects. Applications must be made through UCAS by 14 January 2026.

Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship provides a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application-based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. The scholarship is specifically for students starting in September 2026 who hold an offer to study Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem or Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)/MChem at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry).

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.

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.

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.

Diamond Scholarship

The Diamond Scholarship is offered by the University of Bath to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026. This scholarship aims to reward students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrable background of achievement and success. The scholarships are available for UK students joining a master's course at the University of Bath in September 2026. Awards are worth £3,000 and are available for full-time taught master's courses in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science. The scholarships can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees. This is a merit-based award recognizing academic excellence for postgraduate taught students from the United Kingdom.

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

The University of Bath offers up to 250 Bath Global Excellence Scholarships worth £10,000 for high achieving students joining a full-time taught master's course in September 2026. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence, the scholarship aims to reward students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrable background of achievement and success. The scholarship is available for full-time taught master's courses in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science. This scholarship can only be used as a fee waiver towards the cost of tuition fees and is open to international applicants only.

Guy Beresford Scholarship (PGT)

Hatfield College at Durham University is offering the Guy Beresford Scholarship of £15,000 for a full-time student from the North East of England (including Cumbria) and from a lower income household, to study full-time for a STEM taught masters degree at Durham University for the year 2025-26. The scholarship targets students who have been from a lower income household in the final year of their undergraduate degree, which will be tested through evidence of the assessment by Student Finance England of income data. Eligible students must be from specific North East England postcode regions (CA, DH, DL, NE, SR or TS) and must be applying for a taught masters course in a STEM subject. Eligible courses are those based in a Department within the Science Faculty, plus the Master of Science programmes offered by the Department of Archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, and Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology) and specific programs from Geography (MSc in Climate, Risk and Society and MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risks). Applications are currently not being accepted until further notice, but will be considered on a rolling basis over the summer when reopened.

Dr John Wreglesworth Scholarship

The Dr John Wreglesworth Scholarship is funded by a generous legacy donation from Dr John Wreglesworth to Durham University. The scholarship is designed to aid students from the north-east of England who are in need of financial support and have been educated at a state-maintained school, college, or other secondary education provider. The scholarship encourages applications from students planning to embark on an Undergraduate History or Joint Honours degree with a minimum 50% History content who meet the eligibility criteria. Students undertaking a foundation year are also encouraged to apply. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year of study to contribute to tuition fees, living costs, and other associated costs of study. Priority is given to applicants who are the first generation of their family to attend higher education, are care-experienced, or are estranged from their family. Three awards are available annually for students commencing their studies in October 2026.

PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities

Durham University is offering eight PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities, supported by the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences. This scheme supports outstanding candidates beginning a PhD programme in October 2026 on projects related to the Transformative Humanities framework. Each award offers a tuition fee waiver, a stipend for 3.5 years (full time) or 7 years (part time) at the level set by UKRI, additional funding opportunities, and access to training and placement resources. The competition is open to both home and overseas students, with seven awards available for home students covering tuition fees at home level, and one award for overseas students covering tuition fees at overseas level. In line with the cross-disciplinary nature of the scheme, supervision must include collaboration across at least two departments within the university.

The Dr Anthony J Palmer Scholarship for a Masters by Research in Chemistry

The Dr Anthony J Palmer Scholarship for a Masters by Research in Chemistry is an annual award established through a generous gift from Dr Anthony J Palmer, an alumnus of Durham University who studied Chemistry from 1961 to 1967. Tony wished to help others undertake postgraduate research in Chemistry, so he left a gift in his will to set up this award. The funding covers tuition fees and some research expenses to support the project. This funded Masters by Research (MRes) may be in any area of Chemistry. While not a requirement, additional weighting is given to applicants who can show a connection to the local Durham area, due to Tony's longstanding connection with Durham. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be a member of St Cuthbert's College, which may be able to provide additional financial support. Applicants are required to approach a potential supervisor from the department, define a project title with their supervisor, and produce a research proposal. A personal statement and an Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement are also required as part of the application process.

Global Grand Challenges Studentships (Hunt-Raymond GGC Studentships)

The Global Grand Challenges Studentships are designed to support excellent early career researchers wishing to pursue doctoral research and training in areas aligned to a highlighted Sustainable Development Goal. This specific call is for research and researchers aligned to SDG13: Climate Action for projects that aim to address issues associated with climate change and building a more resilient global future. The studentships provide full tuition fees at both home and overseas rates, a tax-free yearly stipend matched to UKRI rates, and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 for the duration of the PhD programme. Five awards are available for October 2026 entry. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary projects and supervision are particularly welcome, especially when these straddle Faculties. The studentships are intended for 3.5 years full-time study.

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

Gratefully supported by the British Council, Durham University is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe interested in pursuing master's studies in STEM subjects at Durham University in 2026/27. The scholarships are specifically designed to support women pursuing master's degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition fees, a 12-month stipend, return economy class flight, visa application fees, insurance, NHS surcharge, and other study-related costs. Recipients will be provided accommodation in one of three Durham University Colleges: Hatfield College, Trevelyan College, or Ustinov College. This scholarship aims to promote gender diversity in STEM fields and support talented female students from eligible countries in wider Europe and Central Asia.

Durham Inspired Computer Science: Hunt Scholarship

The Hunt Scholarship is a generous undergraduate scholarship supported by Durham Alumnus and former Netflix CPO, Dr Neil Hunt. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year for the duration of the recipient's Computer Science Programme at Durham University. This scholarship specifically aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science to undertake a Computer Science degree. The award covers the full duration of study, including any foundation or integrated Masters programme, for up to 4 years. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance and must either be the first generation in their immediate family to attend university or be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science. The scholarship supports students pursuing all Computer Science programmes, and applicants reading Natural Sciences with a significant proportion of modules in Computer Science may also apply.

Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarship

The Durham Inspired: Computer Science scholarships are offered due to the generous support of donors and are specifically designed to support applicants from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing Computer Science degrees at Durham University. The scholarship provides £4,000 per academic year for undergraduate students. One scholarship is available to applicants commencing their studies in October 2026. The scholarship aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science, with preference given to applicants from the North East of England. The scholarship is available for a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study, including foundation year or integrated masters programmes. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance, be the first generation in their immediate family to attend University, and be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science.

World-Leading Scholarship in Mathematics and Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a full scholarship funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College, to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research in the project 'The circulation of Alien Seas – Modelling ocean mixing and nutrient pathways on early earths.' This scholarship provides comprehensive funding for a PhD student to explore how Earth's ancient oceans circulated billions of years ago using mathematical modelling, climate physics, and machine learning. The project investigates how nutrients and energy moved through early oceans that were chemically and physically different from today, examining how these ocean-atmosphere systems responded to climate perturbations and supported early life. The research blends fluid dynamics, climate modelling, and geochemistry with modern data-driven machine learning approaches to understand early Earth habitability, biogeochemical cycles, and the emergence of life. Students will develop ocean circulation models, formulate advection-diffusion equations, apply machine learning techniques to ancient rock sequences, and compare predictions with geological proxies. The scholarship supports doctoral students at one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, where over 88% of research is world-leading or internationally excellent according to REF 2021.

World-Leading Scholarship in Computer Science and Psychology

The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a full scholarship funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research in the project 'From moving to meaning: Smarter tools for studying animal behaviour'. This scholarship supports doctoral research that develops AI-powered tools to analyze animal behavior by integrating pose detection with video and sound analysis. The research involves collaboration between the Schools of Computer Science and Psychology and Neuroscience, focusing on teaching computers to read pose, video, and sound together to determine behavior, reveal sensory inputs that drive action, and identify subtle signs of disease. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including full tuition fees and an annual stipend (£19,775 for 2026-2027) for up to 3.5 years full-time or 7.0 years part-time. Students will join St Andrews' vibrant postgraduate community and benefit from the University's research excellence, with over 88% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

World-Leading Scholarship in Computer Science and Modern Languages

The University of St Andrews offers a full scholarship funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research on 'Designing Techno-Cultural Ecologies: Prototyping Critical and Creative Interactions with Biodiversity.' This interdisciplinary PhD project investigates how digital technologies can be reconfigured to explore new frameworks for engaging with biodiversity, integrating environmental humanities, design research, and digital fabrication to prototype new forms of technological engagement. The research centres on the herbarium at the St Andrews Botanic Garden, aiming to reactivate it as a 'techno-cultural ecology' where biological archives, digital systems, and human perception intersect to produce new forms of understanding. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage and an annual stipend (£19,775 for 2025-2026) for up to 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time. Doctoral students at St Andrews benefit from being part of a vibrant postgraduate community at one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, with access to comprehensive training through the GRADskills programme and support from St Leonard's Postgraduate College and the University's Careers Centre.

St Leonard's College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers up to six full scholarships funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support exceptional students undertaking doctoral research on topics contributing to the world-leading theme of the University Strategy. The scholarships comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend. St Andrews is one of the leading research-intensive universities in the world, with more than 88% of research carried out rated as world-leading or internationally excellent according to the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. As a doctoral student, recipients will be part of a vibrant postgraduate community at St Leonard's Postgraduate College, which is at the heart of postgraduate life at St Andrews. Students will have access to comprehensive research skills development through the University's GRADskills programme, which provides academic, professional, and personal development opportunities. The Careers Centre offers dedicated support for postgraduate students to help them identify and achieve their career ambitions. The scholarships support doctoral students in contributing to ground-breaking research across a wide range of disciplines. Doctoral students receive intensive research training in their home School and benefit from being fully supervised and integrated into the research interests of academic staff. Recipients will be expected to submit their thesis for examination by the end of the award period.

St Andrews Access Award

The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews. Depending on household income, eligible students could receive a non-repayable guaranteed award for the duration of their undergraduate course. The Access Awards are based on financial need, with students demonstrating below-average household income and a need for funding. Applicants with a household income less than £34,000 can apply once to be considered for various awards, including a monthly maintenance allowance, a contribution towards university or private accommodation, and a sports membership discount. Scholarship applications are particularly welcome from widening participation applicants including those living in SIMD decile 1-4 areas, care experienced students, estranged students, asylum seekers or refugees, and young carers. The award values vary based on household income, with care experienced students receiving the highest guaranteed award of £4,915 annually. The Access Award is paid annually for the duration of the undergraduate programme and may be funded from University, donor or external sources, including Wardlaw Scholarships and The Robertson Trust Scholarship.

Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship

The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship has been designed to identify and accelerate exceptional disabled students through higher education, creating the influencers of the future. The scholarship is open to national and international disabled students who have the qualities needed to create change. The Snowdon Trust are looking for applicants who can communicate their aspiration to become an exceptional leader, a role model, or a pioneer in their area of expertise. This scholarship is available to prospective students at the University of St Andrews pursuing postgraduate (Masters) degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines including sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields.