The University of Reading Undergraduate Scholarships 2027 programme, called Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, offers 80 awards worth £5,000 in annual tuition reductions for eligible 2027/28 study. This is a fee discount, not a living-cost payment or full scholarship.
University of Reading Undergraduate Scholarships 2027 eligibility
Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme, including an integrated master’s, and be assessed as international for tuition fees. Awards focus on academic merit and suitability. The scholarship cannot be combined with the Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship.
Application rounds
The first round closes on 31 December 2026, with awards announced 28 January 2027. Later rounds close 31 March, 30 June and 20 August 2027. Their published award dates are 23 April, 26 July and 27 August respectively.
How to apply
Eligible offer holders can access the form through the me@reading applicant portal. Read the university’s application guidance and submit within the relevant round.
Terms still pending
The official page says detailed terms and conditions are to be confirmed. Annual support remains subject to those terms. Do not assume a particular renewal threshold, coverage for every course or funding for other expenses until the university confirms it.
What annual tuition support means
A yearly fee reduction lowers tuition charges for an eligible programme under the applicable scholarship conditions. It should not be treated as money paid to you for accommodation or everyday spending. Build a budget using the official course fee and your expected personal expenses, then account for an award only when it is confirmed.
Prepare as an offer holder
Check that the offer is for the intended entry year and eligible course, and that your fee classification is correct. Use the official applicant portal rather than a third-party form. Read every question before submitting and keep a copy of the information provided. Accurate academic evidence matters more than unsupported claims about achievements.
Why the pending terms matter
The main scholarship page provides an overview but says the detailed terms are still to be confirmed. Until those conditions are available, avoid assuming that the award will continue automatically after a change of course, an interruption or another change in circumstances. Ask admissions for the written conditions that apply to your offer before making financial commitments.
Frequently asked questions
Does an admission offer guarantee the scholarship? No. The scholarship is awarded on academic merit and suitability, within the announced number of awards. Can it be treated as full funding? No: the stated benefit is a £5,000 annual tuition reduction. Can another award be combined with it? The official page specifically excludes combining it with the Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship; check the full terms for any other award.
Do not confuse undergraduate and postgraduate funding
Applicants considering a later postgraduate degree can read our Reading master’s scholarship guide. That scheme uses a different award structure and application method. It is not part of this undergraduate award and should not be added to an undergraduate funding calculation.
Official information and application
Read the official programme information and follow its application instructions.
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