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The University of Reading is offering a substantial funding opportunity for students pursuing master’s degrees in the UK for the 2025/26 academic year, with over £2 million allocated for scholarships. This initiative aims to make postgraduate education more accessible through various financial support options.
Key Details:
* Funding Type: Fully Funded
* University: University of Reading, UK
* Degree Level: Master’s
* Available Subjects: All Subjects
* Eligible Nationalities: Domestic and International Students
* Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Scholarship Overview
The University of Reading Excellence Scholarships will provide significant financial benefits, including tuition fee reductions and living expense grants. The total funding includes over £1.75 million specifically for Excellence Scholarships, which support students from around the world across nearly all master’s courses.
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Scholarship Benefits
FUNDING AMOUNTS:
* International Students:
* £10,000
* £5,000
* £3,000 (specific to Henley Business School)
* UK Students:
* £5,000
* £2,500
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Eligibility Criteria
* Must be applying for a master’s degree at the University of Reading.
* Open to both UK and international students.
* Applicable to almost all full-time and part-time master’s courses (excluding flexible learning/part-time modular master’s).
* Students are automatically considered once they receive an offer for their chosen course.
* Must hold an offer before July 1, 2025, to be eligible.
* No deposit is required for consideration.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
* Alumni Master’s Scholarships: 10 awards of £3,000 for University of Reading alumni.
* Climate Stripes Scholarship: £10,000 for international students in specific climate science courses.
* SPCLS Centenary Bursary: £2,000 fee reduction and £2,000 bursary for under-represented groups in Psychology.
* Rotary Graduate Scholarship Programme: USD 30,000 for postgraduate study for students from low or middle-income countries.
* Henley Business School Scholarships: Competitive awards based on merit for students applying to Henley.
* GIIDAE Empowering Change Scholarships: For students from low or medium-income countries committed to socio-economic change.
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Application Procedure
1. How to Apply:
* Visit the University of Reading Scholarship page [https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/fees-and-funding/masters-scholarships] for detailed eligibility criteria and application guidelines.
* Apply for your chosen master's course using the online application service.
* Scholarships like the Excellence Scholarship are automatically considered once you receive an offer.
* For scholarships requiring an application form (e.g., Alumni Master’s Scholarship), apply through the me@reading applicant portal.