University of Reading Scholarship 2027 for International Students Worth £5,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Reading in the United Kingdom offers the Reading Excellence Scholarship, one of the partially funded scholarships available to international students who plan to begin an International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) during the 2026–2027 academic year.
The scholarship is intended for students who need to complete a foundation year before progressing to an undergraduate degree at the university. Academically outstanding students can receive a £5,000 reduction in their foundation programme tuition fees. The award is not paid to the student in cash; instead, it is deducted directly from the tuition fees due.
This opportunity is suitable for students seeking partially funded scholarships in the UK, particularly international students who have completed secondary school and want to strengthen their academic and language preparation before starting an undergraduate degree at the University of Reading. Scholarship recipients are selected competitively based on academic performance and fulfillment of the admission and scholarship requirements.
Benefits
Successful students will receive:
- A £5,000 scholarship.
- The scholarship is provided as a tuition fee reduction for the foundation programme.
- The opportunity to complete a foundation programme at a UK university before progressing to undergraduate study.
- Access to the academic environment and student services available at the University of Reading.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes.
- Have applied to an eligible IFP or IFY programme.
- Receive an offer of admission to the programme before applying for the scholarship.
- Have a strong academic record, as previous academic achievement is a key selection criterion.
- Meet all academic and English language requirements for the selected programme.
- Submit the scholarship application within the relevant application round and before the deadline.
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