Partially funded

Reading Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate) for International Students

University of Reading, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Reading Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate) supports talented international students starting an undergraduate degree at the University of Reading. 80 scholarships of £5,000 each are offered for 2026/27 entry.

Awards are made primarily on previous academic accomplishment. Eligible offer-holders receive the application form through the me@reading applicant portal.

Award Information

  • Hold an offer of admission to an undergraduate course, including integrated master's courses, for 2026/27 entry.
  • Be classified by the University as an International student for fees purposes.
  • Not combined with the Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship.
  • For 4-year integrated Foundation Year courses, see the Global Academy website.
  • £5,000 tuition fee reduction, applied to each year of study.
  1. Apply for and receive an offer (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible undergraduate course; firm acceptance and deposit are not required first.
  2. Log in to the me@reading applicant portal with your University ID and date of birth.
  3. Complete the scholarship application form before the closing date; late applications are not accepted.
  4. Answer each question within the 1,000-character limit, including the financial statement on how you will fund the remainder of tuition and living costs.
  5. Submit; submitted applications cannot be amended.

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How selection works

Awarded primarily on previous academic accomplishment. The scheme has two rounds: applicants not successful in Round 1 are automatically considered in Round 2 without reapplying.

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