General scholarships
Some scholarships are awarded based on circumstances, achievements or necessity. The University of Reading and several partner organisations will accept applications from any student who meets the criteria.
General scholarships - University of Reading
The University of Reading provides a range of scholarships which are not contingent on studying a specific degree, but rather when applicants fulfil certain other criteria.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligible students | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni discounts | £1,500 | University of Reading alumni | If you completed your undergraduate degree with us, you’re entitled to a discount on your master’s degree at Reading. You’ll automatically receive £1,500 off the cost of your full-time tuition fees, or if you’re a part-time student studying over two years, you'll receive a £750 discount each year. |
| EU Bursary | Up to £6,000 | Henley Business School postgraduate students | Henley Business School offers a substantial scholarship fund to UK and international students applying for their master’s courses. Read more on MBA Scholarships and Henley Business Postgraduate Scholarships. |
| Sanctuary Scholarships | £4,565 – £14,200 | Students with refugee, humanitarian protected or asylum seeker status | The University of Reading offers Sanctuary Scholarships to students who have been displaced due to persecution, violence and disaster. |
General scholarships - independent sponsors
| Scholarship | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening scholarship | Tuition | Scholarships are offered to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. For more information on eligibility, see the Chevening website. |
| Felix scholarship | Tuition and stipend | Scholarships are awarded to citizens of India who have recieved a first-class bachelors degree. |
| Snowdon Masters Scholarship | up to £15,000 | Scholarships will be awarded to students with disabilities who display excellence in their chosen subject. |
| GREAT scholarship |
£10,000 | In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Reading is offering seven scholarships of £10,000 each to students from the following countries: Bangladesh – any master’s degree China – two scholarships, any master’s degree India – LLM, MA and MRes programmes offered in the School of Law Indonesia – any master's degree Nepal – any master’s degree Singapore – any master's degree. |
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