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.

Scholarships and bursaries for the 2025/6 academic cycle will be confirmed shortly.

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

Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship

Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research15% discount Open International Apply online

Beaconhouse School Discount

Undergraduate20% tuition fee waiver Open International Automatically considered

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2025/26

PostgraduateScholarship is fully funded and covers: tuition tees; monthly stipend (up to 12 months); return economy-class travel; IELTS exam fee; Visa and Insurance / NHS surcharge cost. Closed International

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 2026/27

UndergraduateDeadline: 23 April 2026A full tuition fee waiver per year of the chosen course and guaranteed allocated and paid for on campus room accommodation in an ensuite room, per year for a maximum of 52 weeks,. Open UK EU Submit an application form.

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

Postgraduate ResearchDeadline: 9 January 2026Brunel 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 2025/2026

Undergraduate, Foundation£2,000 cash payment Open UK No separate application - find more information below.

Chevening (External Scholarship) 2026/7

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

College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences (CEDPS) Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025/26

Undergraduate£2000 Closed UK EU International

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (External Scholarship) 2026/7

PostgraduateDeadline: 9 December 2025Varies Open International Open

Discounts

Undergraduate, PostgraduateVaries Open UK EU International Varies

Doctoral Researcher / PhD Studentships

Postgraduate ResearchVaried Open UK EU Varies

Doctoral Researcher Funding Opportunities

Postgraduate ResearchVaries Open UK EU International Varies

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

UndergraduateTwo values are available: a 100% tuition fee waiver or a 50% tuition fee waiver. Open UK EU International By email

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

Estranged Student Bursary 2025/2026

Undergraduate, Foundation£2,000 cash payment Open UK No separate application - find more information below.

EU Undergraduate Bursary 2026/27

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 2026 – China, Nigeria and Viet Nam

PostgraduateDeadline: 30 April 2026£12,000 Open International Apply now!

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) January 2026

PostgraduateVaries Open UK EU International January 2026 applications open!

Music Awards

Undergraduate, PostgraduateVaries Open EU UK Online application.

Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

Postgraduate15% discount Open UK EU International 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 2025/26

UndergraduateVaries Closed UK

The Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award

PostgraduateDeadline: 30 November 2026£6,000 Open International No application required - automatically considered.

The Vice Chancellor’s Undergraduate Excellence Award 2026/27

UndergraduateDeadline: 30 May 202625% fee waiver Open International Open for applications!