UK undergraduate international scholarships for September 2026 entry
UK universities announce their international undergraduate scholarships at different times throughout the academic year. Starting from September 2025, institutions will begin publishing details of their 2026 undergraduate scholarship schemes for international students.
This page serves as a central hub for all publicly available scholarships. We will continuously update the table below as new opportunities are confirmed by UK universities. While the current list is small, it will expand significantly as more universities release their funding options during the autumn 2025 scholarship cycle.
Bookmark this page and check back regularly to discover the latest UK university scholarships for international undergraduate students, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and funding amounts.
| University name | Scholarship name | Type | Countries | Courses | Value | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sheffield | International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 | Automatic (applied if criteria met) | Open to international fee-paying (self-funded) students | All UG courses except Medicine & Dentistry | £2,500 per year (renewable subject to progression) | Choose Sheffield as firm/insurance by 4.00pm (UK) on 3 June 2026 |
| University of Leeds | International Regional Scholarships 2026 (Undergraduate) | Automatic (applied if criteria met) | Selected countries / regions (see Leeds T&Cs) | Year-1 undergraduate courses starting Sept 2026 (exclusions apply) | £5,000 fee reduction (first year) | No single public deadline (automatic; communicated after offer) |
| Keele University | Keele UG Global Scholarship 2026 | Automatic (awarded if entry criteria met) | Open to self-funding international students (overseas fee status) | Full-time undergraduate programmes starting Sept 2026 (exclusions apply) | £3,000 per year (renewable up to standard programme length) | No separate application deadline (applied via admissions) |
| University of Aberdeen | Aberdeen Global Scholarship (UG) | Automatic (applied during admissions) | Open to international fee-paying students | Most full-time on-campus undergraduate programmes (exclusions apply) | £6,000 per year (applied each year where eligible) | Awarded via admissions for 2026 intake — no single public deadline |
| Bangor University | International Scholarship (Undergraduate) — 2026 | Automatic — considered on application; confirmed in offer letter | Open to international fee-paying students | All undergraduate courses starting Sept 2026 | Up to £4,000 (Year 1 only, varies by award) | No single public deadline — awarded during admissions cycle |
Important notes
The scholarships contained within this database are internally funded awards provided by the universities. Other external scholarships may be offered by each university, such as GREAT and Commonwealth Scholarships, as well as alumni donated scholarships.
The scholarships contained within this database are for full time on campus undergraduate degrees. They do not cover any non-standard courses like Foundation programmes or Degree Apprenticeships.
Disclaimer
This database offers a comprehensive overview of UK university-funded scholarships for international students, allowing you to easily compare available opportunities. All data has been manually collected and was accurate at the time of entry. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting the websites of the universities you're interested in.
While we make every effort to provide accurate and reliable data, please note that universities may update their scholarship details without prior notice.
Last Updated
The table was last updated on 16 April 2025 (University of Kent - International Award for Academic Excellence added).