Still time to start a UK Master’s in September 2025 – but act fast!

If you're still hoping to start a master's degree in the UK this September, you're not alone — and the good news is some UK universities are still offering scholarships for September 2025 entry.

But time is running out.

Below are some of the top scholarships still open, along with an alternative if you're not quite ready to apply this summer.

⏰ Scholarships still open for September 2025

These scholarships are still accepting applications — most until 31 August 2025 — but some have earlier deadlines in early August, so don’t delay.

Arts & Creative Universities

• Arts University Bournemouth – £1,500
  📅 Deadline: 01 August 2025
  💡 International Early Payment Fee Waiver

• Leeds Arts University – 5% tuition discount
  📅 Deadline: 31 August 2025
  💡 Early Payment Discount

Bournemouth University

• BU Music Scholarship – £600

• BU Sport Scholarship – up to £5,000
  📅 Deadline: 31 August 2025

Cardiff University

• Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship – up to £10,000
  📅 Deadline: 01 August 2025

Queen’s University Belfast

• Early Confirmation Award – £1,500
  📅 Deadline: 31 August 2025

University of Dundee – Regional and Merit Awards

• South Asia Community Scholarship – £2,500

• Africa Community Scholarship – £2,500

• Vice-Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship – £4,000

• Vice-Chancellor's South East Asia Scholarship – £4,000

• Vice-Chancellor's Mainland China Scholarship – £4,000

• Vice-Chancellor's Africa Scholarship – £4,000

• Global Excellence Scholarship – £5,000
  📅 All deadlines: 31 August 2025

University of St Andrews

• MSc International Education and MSc TESOL Scholarship – £2,000
  📅 Deadline: 28 August 2025

💡 Not ready? Consider a January 2026 start instead

If applying now feels too rushed, you’re not out of options. Many UK universities offer January 2026 starts, and scholarships are already open for those intakes.

👉 Explore the latest January 2026 scholarships on Scholarship Scanner and get ahead of the crowd.

✅ Top tips to secure a last-minute scholarship

• Apply early – even if the deadline is 31 August, some scholarships close once funding runs out.

• Check eligibility – regional scholarships may require citizenship or residence in specific countries.

• Get documents ready – personal statements, references, and transcripts can take time to prepare.

📌 Don’t miss your chance to study in the UK with funding. Whether you act now for September or prepare early for January, use Scholarship Scanner to find the best opportunities for you.