University of Reading Scholarship 2026–2027 for Foundation Programmes Worth £5,000
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Bachelor
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Deadline
- Open all year
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Funding
Partially funded
Deadline
Open all year
Language
Meet program-specific english language requirements
Organization
University of Reading
Overview
The University of Reading in the United Kingdom offers a number of awards under the Reading Excellence Scholarship . These scholarships are intended for international students beginning an International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Each scholarship is worth £5,000 and is provided as a direct reduction in the tuition fees charged for the foundation year.
This scholarship applies to the foundation year completed before progressing to an undergraduate degree. It does not cover the full tuition fees of an undergraduate degree. After progressing to an undergraduate programme at the University of Reading, students may be eligible to apply for other scholarships or discounts offered by the University
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
Are you eligible?
Check the main criteria before you apply.
- Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes.
- Have applied to an eligible International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Reading.
- Have received an official offer of admission for their chosen foundation program.
- Demonstrate an excellent academic record.
- Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements specific to the selected program.
- Submit the scholarship application within the designated application round and before the final deadline.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend
5,000 GBP
Required documents
CV / résumé
Motivation letter
Diplomas & transcripts
Passport
Language certificate
How to apply
- 1
Round one
19 May 2026, for September 2026 entry.
- 2
Round two
14 July 2026, for September 2026 entry.
- 3
Third and final round
16 November 2026, for January 2027 entry.
- 4
Apply to an IFP or IFY programme at the University of Reading.
- 5
Receive an offer to join the programme during the 2026–2027 academic year.
- 6
Sign in to the Me@Reading applicant portal .
- 7
Open the scholarship application form made available to eligible applicants.
- 8
Read the application guidance and the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Reading Excellence Scholarship fully funded?
No. It is a partially funded scholarship providing a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the foundation year.
Does the scholarship cover undergraduate tuition fees?
No. The reduction applies only to the fees for the IFP or IFY year. After progressing to an undergraduate degree, students may be eligible for other scholarships or discounts offered by the University.
Is the scholarship paid directly to the student?
No. The scholarship is applied directly as a reduction in tuition fees.
Must applicants receive an offer before applying?
Yes. Applicants must hold an offer to join an IFP or IFY programme during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Is the scholarship intended for international students?
Yes. Applicants must be classified by the University of Reading as international students for tuition fee purposes.
Does receiving an offer guarantee the scholarship?
No. Holding an offer allows an eligible student to apply, but it does not guarantee that the scholarship will be awarded.
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