Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton you could be eligible for the Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Value: £1,000 for achieving our standard entry criteria for each year of study on your chosen undergraduate programme

Or

£1,500 for achieving a minimum of BBB at A Level or equivalent for each year of study 

Or 

£2,000 for achieving a minimum of ABB at A Level or equivalent for each year of study 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Students receiving any of the Lord Paul Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2025/2026

• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

• Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk 

Lord Paul Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship (First year of study only):

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton, you could be eligible for the Lord Paul Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Value: £1,000 for achieving a minimum of standard entry at Undergraduate Level 

Or

£1,500 for achieving a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent at Undergraduate Level

Or

£2,000 for achieving a minimum of 1^st Class or equivalent at Undergraduate Level

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students receiving any of the Lord Paul Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026.

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2025/2026

• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

• Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk 

Lord Paul Masters of Research Excellence Scholarship

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton, you could be eligible for the Lord Paul Masters of Research Excellence Scholarship.

Value: £1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students receiving any of the Lord Paul Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts
• Applicants must hold an offer for a Masters of Research programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026.
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2025/2026
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
• Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk 

The University of Wolverhampton is pleased to announce the Global Opportunities Office Regional Awards. There are 25 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students from the following regions:

• The Americas
• East Asia and Pakistan
• Europe
• Middle East and North Africa
• South Asia 
• Sub-Saharan Africa

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must hold a minimum of ABB at A Level or equivalent

• Students receiving any of the Regional Scholarships would not be eligible for any other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2025/2026.

• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

• Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

You will be required to support your application with a 500 word statement, on how you would benefit from this scholarship and how you would be an ambassador to the university. All applications will be assessed with consideration to the following: overall presentation; originality of thought; fluency in communication of ideas; evidence of motivation for study; ability to succeed and contribute to university life. 

Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

January 2026 Intake 

Please fill in this form, applications close 31st December 2025

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

Who can enter?

Entry is open to refer friends who are either UK and international applicants applying for November 2025 entry for one of the following on campus programmes (excluding online or distance learning courses):

1. MSc Data Science: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/msc-data-science/
2. MSc Artificial intelligence https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/msc-artificial-intelligence/

Eligibility Criteria:

• You must either be a current student or alumni or current applicant who successfully enrols onto a University of Wolverhampton course. The friend that you refer must have a live application with the University of Wolverhampton for one of the above courses, which means your application status must be one of: No Decision, Conditional Offer or Unconditional Offer which may or may not have been accepted by you as a choice. You must not have been rejected or declined your offer for this intake.
• This scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other bursary, scholarship, discount or financial incentive offered by the University of Wolverhampton unless expressly authorised in writing.
• Employees of the University of Wolverhampton, or anyone directly connected with the administration of this bursary are not eligible to participate.

How to enter

• Once we have recorded that you are a current student or alumni or an applicant who successfully enrols on a University course and the friend you are referring has submitted an application, we will contact you for further information and details.
• You and your friend must provide all information requested, fully complete enrolment and semester 1 of study to receive the £500 cash bursary.
• Applications must be for one of the courses listed above for November 2025 entry and you must be a home, UK domiciled or international applicant.
• The £500 cash bursary can be claimed through the WLV wallet portal after your friend completes semester 1 study and all the details of how to access the funds will be clearly communicated with applicants. The applicant should seek independent financial advice about any tax implications that may arise from any payment. 
• Any attempt to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information will result in immediate disqualification from the scheme and may result in referral to the relevant regulatory or legal authorities.
• The University of Wolverhampton and its affiliates assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.

How to Claim

• The £500 cash bursary can be claimed through the WLV wallet portal after your friend completes semester 1 study and all the details of how to access the funds will be clearly communicated with applicants
• Once awarded, you will receive an email from the WLV Wallet Team containing instructions on how to access these funds including how to transfer as much or as little as you want into the bank account of your choice.  
• Payments will only be made in GBP (£). The University of Wolverhampton accepts no responsibility for any foreign exchange costs, transfer fees, or bank charges incurred by recipients.

If you should have a query about the refer a friend scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

Alumni Scholarship (First year of study only):

Available for University of Wolverhampton graduates (including those from our partner institutions) for postgraduate taught on-site study only. 

If you have obtained a First or Second class degree with us and choose us for your postgraduate taught studies, you can receive between £2,000 and £3,000 dependant upon your results.

For postgraduate taught study only – payable for one year only. To be offered to University of Wolverhampton graduates from University of Wolverhampton and its partners.

Value: £2k for Second class honours

Or

£3k for First class achievement 

Eligibility Criteria:

Progressing students would not be eligible for any other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026

• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

• Discount not available for PGCE, CIM qualifications or integrated Master’s. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to combine with any other tuition fee discount, bursary or scholarship. 100% online courses are only eligible for a 10% discount. 

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

Please note this discount only applies to students who are enrolling to study at postgraduate level based at one of the University's UK campuses. The undergraduate award may have been studied either at the University or at any of our international partner institutions - where the undergraduate degree is a University of Wolverhampton Award only.

These awards will be targeted at attracting students from key international schools globally, undertaking all three years of Undergraduate and to support the establishment of the University of Wolverhampton brand and to support diversification of the student population.

International School Scholarship Value: £1,000 per year – awarded automatically

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2025/2026 by 31st July 2025, or A Level results day.
• Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
• Awarded automatically for all 3 years of studies.
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2025/2026
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Students receiving any of the International School Scholarship would also be eligible for the Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
• Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship if you defer your entry
• Applicants must be self-funding and not in receipt of a scholarship from an external source
• The Global Opportunities Office reserves the right to amend the list based on the partnerships/discussion with the International Schools
• Recipients are required to take part in out student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes, promoting the value of studying at the University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship is intrinsically linked to our Focus Sports (football, basketball, combat sports and netball); athletes outside of these sports are still considered and more favourably if their sport is recognised within the BUCS competitive framework.

Tier One Scholarship:    

• Available to students competing at junior and senior international level. 
• Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study

Tier Two Scholarship:    

• Available to student athletes competing at a nationally recognised standard within their sport.
• Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year for their course of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Athlete performance level is decided on a sport by sport basis but follows the below criteria;
• International – Junior/ Senior
• National – Junior/ Senior
• County/ Regional league
• Be able to demonstrate sporting achievements, particularly in BUCS representation
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to striving for personal excellence and act as a role model for other students
• Be a registered and enrolled student at the University of Wolverhampton.
• Provide supporting evidence with your application such as; sporting highlights and coach references
• Adhere to all terms and conditions of the sports scholarship programme

How to apply

To apply for the WLV Sport Scholarship please complete the application form on our website: www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/wlv-sport/sport-scholarship/

Contact:

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk or sportsscholarships@wlv.ac.uk   

Partner Scholarships: Articulation progression, (Foundation Provider) progression and Sponsors

To be offered for each year of study

• Value: £2,500

Ecole Superieure Des Technologies Industrielles Avancees (ESTIA) would receive an additional 20% off their fees, as an additional scholarship.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be a permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). 
• NOT be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, in your home country or elsewhere
• Have support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed) Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi ,Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Find out more about Commonwealth PhD solutions here 

Applications are closed for 25/26

The University of Wolverhampton is offering two Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the academic year 2025/26:

• MBA International
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Cybersecurity
• MSc Mechanical Engineering (12 months only)  

Applications closed at 16.00 (GMT) Thursday 13^th March 2025 

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person

• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year

• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).  The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree.  If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study.

• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth Master's scholarships

How to apply

Important: you will need to complete the University of Wolverhampton’s online application form as well as the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS).  There is no application fee. 

Step 1: Complete the University of Wolverhampton online application, The link to the application form is on the following web pages:

• MBA International
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Cybersecurity
• MSc Mechanical Engineering (12 months only)  

Step 2: In the further information section of our application form, you will need to

• • Indicate that you are applying for a CSC scholarship
  • Outline your academic ability to perform at Masters level
  • Outline the potential impact of studying public health on the development of your home country.

We look forward to receiving your application form in due course.

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

Split site scholarships are for:

• 12 months study at a UK university as part of an applicant’s doctoral studies in their home country, 

• Applicants who are registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country

• Study at a UK university with which your home university has an established institutional or departmental link

• Study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC.

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji ,The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa. Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth split-site scholarships

Applications are currently closed 

You can start to prepare your application by viewing all necessary information, including eligibility, on the Chevening website: Who can apply? | Chevening

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Scholarship covers:

• Full tuition fees
• Return flights
• Stipend for living expenses

For further information on Chevening Scholarships, please visit the Chevening website www.chevening.org

The University of Wolverhampton does not manage the following external scholarships, they are managed by external organisations and as such applications for these scholarships should be made directly through their websites (links below).  

They have their own application processes and the closing dates are often different from the university's application deadlines. Information and application criteria about each of the scholarships can be found on the individual websites. 

• Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds - PhD 
• Foundation For Women Grants- final year of a PhD or DPhil (living expenses) 
• Postgrad Solutions Ltd all nationalities- PG
• RADMA- PG & PGR 
• Single Parent Scholarships -UG 
• The International Research Foundation for English Language Education- PhD 
• The Whitworth Scholarships Trust Fund- UG & PG EU+UK only 
• The EU Marie Sklodowska Fellowship- PhD