University of Reading Master’s Scholarships Offer up to £10,000 Without a Separate Application

The University of Reading Master’s Scholarships for 2027/28, called Master’s Excellence Scholarships, use admission application information to assess eligible students automatically. No separate scholarship form is required.

University of Reading Master’s Scholarships: award amounts

International students with a First-class degree or equivalent can receive £10,000 towards tuition. The listed amount is £9,000 for a 2:1 and £4,000 for a 2:2. These are tuition reductions, not cash stipends or complete funding packages.

Eligible study

Applicants must be international fee-paying students holding or expecting at least a UK Lower Second Class degree or equivalent. Eligible full-time and part-time master’s courses are covered; flexible-learning and part-time modular courses are excluded.

How to be considered

Apply for a qualifying degree through the university’s online admissions service and provide your undergraduate results. Scholarship notification appears in the admission offer. You must hold and accept an offer; follow your course’s admissions timetable and scholarship conditions.

Check the entry year

The official page does not give a single scholarship closing date. February 2027 starters fall under the different 2026/27 scheme, not the amounts described here. Confirm the correct entry-year rules before budgeting.

Budget for the remaining cost

A tuition reduction changes the amount charged for study; it does not by itself cover rent, food, travel or other personal expenses. Start with the official fee for your chosen course and entry year, then subtract only an award confirmed in writing. Keep living costs and any required financial evidence in a separate part of your budget.

Do not self-convert your qualification

The published award table uses degree classifications, but applicants with another grading system should not assume a particular equivalence. Provide accurate academic records and let the university assess them. If your final results are pending, check what evidence the admissions team requires and when the final documents must arrive.

Check the offer before making commitments

When an offer arrives, review the programme title, entry date, attendance mode and fee status alongside any scholarship statement. These details matter because an otherwise similar course or a different intake may use different funding rules. Ask the university about anything unclear before relying on a reduction to meet your costs. Keep a copy of the written terms that apply to your offer.

Frequently asked questions

Does automatic consideration mean guaranteed admission? No. The academic admissions decision remains separate. Should I submit an unrelated scholarship form? The advertised scheme uses the degree application; follow the official instructions rather than paying an intermediary for access. Can I use the award for living costs? The listed benefit is a tuition reduction, not a general spending allowance.

Compare funding routes carefully

For a different master’s funding model, see the Eric Bleumink scholarship guide. That opportunity uses university nomination and a restricted nationality list. It should not be treated as an interchangeable alternative: compare eligibility, selection method, costs covered and timing before deciding where to apply.

Official information and application

Read the official programme information and follow its application instructions.

Independent publisher: Opportunities Feed is not the programme provider. Selection and awards are determined by the organisation. Check the official requirements before applying.