Partially funded

Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship

University of Reading, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship is an undergraduate scheme of the University of Reading for high-achieving students from the UK and overseas who are committed to sustainability. Up to 400 scholarships are awarded each year.

Scholars receive tailored sustainability leadership training alongside their degree, plus a yearly award for living expenses. The programme includes networking with people already leading change, cross-disciplinary learning and focused careers support.

Award Information

  • Hold an offer for an undergraduate course at the University of Reading.
  • Be predicted or have achieved AAA at A level (AAB for contextual offers) or an equivalent qualification.
  • Show commitment to a sustainable future in the scholarship application.
  • Open to UK and international students.
  • Cannot be combined with the Reading Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate).
  • £6,000 a year for maintenance and living costs.
  • Paid for up to four years of full-time study (subject to terms and conditions).
  • Sustainability leadership development programme and careers support.
  • Applications are considered in three rounds: March, June and September.
  • 2026 entry: 20 March 2026, 12 June 2026 and 3 September 2026.
  • 2027 deadlines not yet confirmed.
  1. Find your undergraduate course and apply to the University of Reading.
  2. Be predicted or have achieved AAA at A level (AAB for contextual offers) or equivalent.
  3. Receive an invitation to apply for the scholarship once your UCAS application is received and an offer is made.
  4. Complete the scholarship application.
  5. If successful, you receive an email confirming the scholarship offer.
  6. Firmly accept both the course offer and the scholarship offer.
  7. Meet your grades and enrol.

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How selection works

Applications are assessed on the scholarship application showing commitment to a sustainable future, alongside the academic offer requirements. Applicants who achieve higher grades than predicted or apply through Clearing can still apply in a later round.

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