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Studienstiftung (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)

The Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (also known as The German Academic Scholarship Foundation) is Germany's largest, oldest and most prestigious scholarship foundation. It awards scholarships to outstanding students and aims to support the university education of young people who, on account of their exceptional academic or artistic talents and their personalities, can be expected to make an outstanding contribution to society as a whole. Students in receipt of a Studienstiftung scholarship will receive a 25% tuition fee discount on the overseas fee rate at Queen Mary University of London. This scholarship is only available for selected programmes in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Students must meet the standards required by Studienstiftung, as well as all entry requirements for admissions to their chosen Queen Mary programme in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary provides financial support to undergraduate students at Queen Mary University of London who meet specific eligibility criteria. The bursary is designed to help students from families connected to commercial travelling, pharmacy, or grocery professions who are experiencing financial need. Applicants can receive up to £3,000 per year to support their university education costs. To be eligible, students must be UK residents studying full-time for an undergraduate degree at a recognized UK university. They must also be the child, spouse, widow, or widower of a commercial traveller, pharmacist, or grocer, or be employed themselves in one of these capacities for at least 5 years. The bursary can be used for any reasonable costs connected with attending university, including tuition fees, accommodation costs, living expenses, or equipment necessary for study. The amount awarded depends on the applicant's financial need and the total funding available from the Trust each year. Applications are accepted in two rounds annually, with deadlines in March and October.

BP Finance UG Scholarship

The BP Finance Scholarship is offered by bp to Queen Mary University of London students. This scholarship provides fully funded university education including tuition fees and a living expenses allowance equivalent to £25,000 per academic year for three years. The scholarship is specifically designed for Black heritage students from UK home backgrounds who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or related fields within the School of Economics and Finance or the School of Business and Management. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities through bp engagement events. These include insight days, employability skills sessions, mentorship from senior finance professionals at bp, and a buddy system with current finance graduates. Recipients also receive fast-track access to the final stage of bp internship applications during their penultimate year. The scholarship covers three taught years of study, making it suitable for standard three-year programmes as well as four-year programmes that include a year in industry or abroad (though funding applies only to the three taught years). Students must demonstrate academic excellence and submit a 1,000-word essay discussing ways to align the financial system with environmental sustainability as part of the application process.

Santander Scholarship Programme

The University of York has partnered with Santander Universities to offer scholarships to support students during the 2025/26 academic year. This scholarship is designed to help with education-related costs including tuition fees, course materials, accommodation, and career development. The Santander Scholarships 2025/26 initiative supports current university students in reaching their full potential and enhancing their future career prospects. Two scholarships are available for current University of York students enrolled in any year of undergraduate or postgraduate study. Applications are made through the Santander Open Academy platform, which also provides access to free on-demand courses and programmes from top global institutions. Preference is given to students who have participated in University of York Access & Outreach Programmes including Next Step York, Black Access, or Realising Opportunities.

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

The Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards offered by Newcastle University for outstanding international students applying for full-time undergraduate study. The scholarship provides up to 50% reduction on tuition fees for the full duration of the degree programme. A total of 30 scholarship awards are available for the 2026 entry cohort. These scholarships recognize and reward exceptional academic ability, commitment to studies, and quality of application. Recipients must be classified as international students for fee purposes and must hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at Newcastle University's city centre campus. The scholarship is renewable for the full duration of the undergraduate programme, providing substantial financial support to help talented international students pursue their academic goals at one of the UK's leading research universities.