7 UK Universities Offering Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027 Entry

International students planning to start a UK bachelor’s degree in 2027 can explore university-specific scholarships at several institutions. However, the awards differ considerably: many are partial tuition-fee reductions, not fully funded scholarships, and there is no single application deadline for every university.

Seven universities to research

1. Imperial College London: Imperial Inspires Scholarships include awards worth £15,000 per year for eligible 2027 undergraduate entrants. The university sets specific course-application and scholarship procedures.
2. University of Sheffield: Its International Undergraduate Scholarship is advertised at £2,500 annually for eligible students, subject to its terms. Sheffield also lists other awards for particular schools or educational pathways.
3. Cardiff University: Check the university’s international funding pages for the awards applicable to your nationality, course and entry year.
4. University of Leeds: Review the latest undergraduate international scholarship listings and any academic or country-specific criteria.
5. Newcastle University: Search its official international scholarship directory for eligible undergraduate awards and deadlines.
6. University of York: Review the official international scholarship information and the rules for automatic consideration or separate applications.
7. Lancaster University: Check its undergraduate scholarships and bursaries for the 2027 intake and your fee status.

The last five entries are universities to investigate, not a claim that every scholarship programme has opened for 2027 or that every international student qualifies.

Imperial College London’s important dates

Imperial’s published 2027 information identifies 13 January 2027 as the UCAS deadline for most courses and 5 February 2027 at 23:59 UK time as the Imperial Inspires scholarship deadline. Medicine has an earlier UCAS deadline of 15 October 2026, which has already passed. The university’s general and scholarship-specific pages have displayed some inconsistent application-opening language; confirm the current status in the application portal.

What does ‘undergraduate scholarship’ cover?

A tuition discount does not automatically pay accommodation, food, visa charges, flights or other living expenses. Compare the amount against the full annual international tuition fee and estimated living costs. Check whether the award continues each year and whether renewal depends on academic performance.

How to choose and apply

1. Identify your preferred course and check academic and English-language admission requirements.
2. Confirm the university’s official scholarship is offered for 2027 entry and that your nationality, fee status and course qualify.
3. Submit your course application by the relevant UCAS deadline.
4. Check whether the scholarship requires a separate application, invitation or automatic consideration.
5. Keep records of scholarship deadlines, required documents and award-renewal conditions.

Important warning about deadlines

Scholarship roundup articles sometimes group different universities under a single date. That can cause applicants to miss deadlines. Always rely on each institution’s official scholarship page and its current application portal, especially for awards restricted to partner schools or particular regions.

Official references

Start with Imperial Inspires Scholarships and the University of Sheffield undergraduate scholarships. Browse more undergraduate scholarship guides on Zejimo.