Scholarships and bursaries

For financial help with your studies, take a look at our scholarships, bursaries and discounts.

We offer a range of scholarships to our offer holders. You’ll need to complete an application for some of our scholarships and for others you’ll be automatically considered.

Do you have a question about scholarships?

Contact the scholarships team at scholarships@brunel.ac.uk or check out our Scholarship FAQ page.

Important information regarding scholarships, bursaries and Brunel University of London discounts

If you are eligible for more than one scholarship or bursary, you will be awarded the scholarship or bursary with the highest monetary value. Please check each terms and conditions page below for further information on the criteria. If you are applying for a scholarship or discount and have been asked to submit evidence along with your application, please do so in a timely manner. If your application is incomplete, the scholarships team will not be able to assess your application. Each individual terms and conditions will advise you on how evidence should be submitted.

 

Use our search tool below to see if there's funding you're eligible for.

Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award: £6,000 scholarship towards your tuition

Find out more Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award: £6,000 scholarship towards your tuition

Asylum Seeker Fee Waiver Terms and Conditions

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Pre-Masters, Postgraduate ResearchThe overseas tuition fee will be reduced to match the “home” tuition fee rate for your chosen course, please visit our website for the current fees. Open UK International No separate application is required. 

Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship

Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research15% discount Closed International

Beaconhouse School Discount

Undergraduate20% tuition fee waiver Open International Automatically considered

Brunel Family Discount

10% tuition fee discount Open UK EU International Apply online

Brunel Graduate Discount

Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research15% discount on the net tuition fee for every year of study. Open UK EU International Automatically considered

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/8

UndergraduateDeadline: 23 April 2027• Full tuition fee waiver for each year of the eligible course. • Free on-campus accommodation in a single-occupancy ensuite room for up to 52 weeks per year. Open UK EU Submit an application form.

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2027/28

Postgraduate ResearchDeadline: 8 January 2027Brunel University of London will provide full tuition fees - stipend for living costs (including medical insurance), one international round trip economy class airfare between China and the UK, and reimbursement for one-off visa application fees. Open International Open for applications.

Care Leaver Bursary & Estranged Student Bursary Terms and Conditions

Undergraduate£2,000 cash award. Closed UK

Chevening (External Scholarship) 2027/8

Postgraduatehttp://www.chevening.org/ Closed EU International

Discounts

Undergraduate, PostgraduateVaries Open UK EU International Varies

Doctoral Researcher Funding Opportunities

Postgraduate ResearchVaries Open UK EU International Varies

Early Payment Discount

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research2% discount Open International EU UK No application required

ELCAS scholarship for Armed Forces

Financial support. Open UK Apply online

EU Undergraduate Bursary 2027/8

Undergraduate£5,000 Open EU No application required

External Funding (Includes information on scholarships for CURRENT students)

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate ResearchVaries Open UK EU International Varies

Fee Reduction for Partnership Schools

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate ResearchDeadline: 7 December 2026A 15% tuition fee reduction Open UK Open for applications!

FINS SCHEME- Educational Loan for EU Students

Undergraduate, PostgraduateVaries Closed EU

GREAT Scholarships 2027 – India and Indonesia

This scholarship is currently unavailable Open International Applications are yet to open for 2027.

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) January 2027

PostgraduateDeadline: 29 November 2026Varies Open UK EU International January 2027 applications are open

Music Awards

Undergraduate, PostgraduateVaries Open EU UK Online application.

Nero New Writers Prize Award

PostgraduateFull tuition fee waiver - M.A. Creative Writing Open UK EU To be eligible for this award, applicants must enter the Nero New Writers Prize competition. 

PhD Studentships

Postgraduate ResearchVaried Open UK EU Varies

Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

Postgraduate15% discount Open UK Automatically considered

Postgraduate International Bursary

PostgraduateDeadline: 30 November 2026£4,000 Open International No application required - assessed automatically.

Sports Scholarship Programmes

Undergraduate, PostgraduateUp to £3000 Open UK EU International Apply online

The University of London Scholars Programme 2026/7

UndergraduateDeadline: 6 November 2026£10,000 Open UK Applications are now open! 

The Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award

Postgraduate£6,000 Open International No application required - automatically considered.