This scholarship offers a variable award from £500 to £4,000 for new international undergraduate or postgraduate taught students joining the UK campus in September 2026.

Awards are based on academic performance, English language ability, personal statement quality, and personal circumstances. No separate application is needed.

Not available for;

• pre-sessional English, Research degrees, HIC or online courses;
• University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates;
• prepatory programmes.

Additional conditions

• Only for first-time entrants in September 2026.
• Unless exceptionally approved by the University, it cannot be combined with;
  • Super or Early Bird Scholarship;
  • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship;
  • MBBS Scholarship;
  • UG Tri Annual Scholarship.
• Can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if fees are paid in full by 12 October 2026.
• Applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit).
• If tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit).
• Applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.).
• Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded.
• For students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

This £3,500 one-off scholarship is available to international postgraduate taught applicants joining the University for the first time on the UK campus in September 2026. The scholarship is applied to tuition fees and is not available in subsequent years of study.

No application is required - eligible students will be awarded the scholarship automatically.

How to qualify

• Pay a minimum £5,000 tuition fee deposit by 30 April 2026 (funds must have cleared into the University’s bank account).
• Hold and accept an offer for a full-time, award-bearing postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2026.
• Be fully self-funded and pay fees directly to the University.

Not available for;

• MSc Nursing (all routes);
• MSc Paramedic Science;
• MSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging;
• MSc Physiotherapy;
• MSc Social Work;
• PgDip Outdoor Environmental Education;
• PgDip Bar Practice;
• LLM Bar Practice;
• LLM Solicitors Practice;
• Master of Public Health (all routes);
• OSPAP;
• pre-sessional English, Research degrees, HIC, online courses;
• undergraduate courses;
• University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates.

Additional conditions

• Available only for first-time entrants in September 2026.
• Only available on entry for the first time to the University – not in subsequent years.
• Deferred applicants may qualify if they meet all conditions and paid the deposit by the deadline.
• Unless exceptionally approved by the University, cannot be combined with;
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship;
  • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship;
  • UG Tri Annual Scholarship;
  • MBBS Scholarship.

• Can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if full fees are paid by 12 October 2026.
• Scholarship is applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit).
• If tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit).
• Applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.).
• Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded.
• For students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

This scholarship provides £2,000 off tuition fees each year for eligible international undergraduate students joining the University for the first time in September 2026.

It is awarded automatically and continues each year of study upon successful progression (not for retakes or re-joins).

Value

• £2,000 per year (up to £6,000 for a 3-year course or £8,000 for a 4-year course).
• Not available during placement or study-abroad years.

Not available for;

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging;
• BSc Therapeutic Radiography;
• BSc Nursing (all routes);
• BSc Midwifery;
• BSc Paramedic Science;
• BSc Physiotherapy;
• BSc Social Work;
• MPharm;
• BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation;
• BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects;
• BA (Hons) 3D Games Art and Design;
• BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art;
• pre-sessional English, HIC, or online courses;
• postgraduate applicants;
• University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates.

Additional conditions

• Only valid for September 2026 entry (non-transferable unless agreed).
• Students joining in Year 2 or 3 still receive £2,000 per year.
• Unless exceptionally approved by the University, cannot be combined with;
  • Super or Early Bird Scholarship;
  • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship;
  • MBBS Scholarship;
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
• Can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if full fees are paid by 12 October 2026.
• Scholarship is applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit).
• If tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit).
• Applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.).
• Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded.
• For students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

A 20% tuition fee reduction for University of Hertfordshire graduates starting a postgraduate taught or research degree at the UK campus. This is awarded automatically if eligible.

Eligibility

• Must have completed;
  • a Herts undergraduate degree (either studied in the UK or at a partner institution overseas) and be starting a new PG taught course; or starting a PhD at Herts; or;
  • completed the Study Abroad programme with Herts from a different institution and be starting a new PG taught course; or starting a PhD at Herts.
• Available for the first postgraduate or doctoral programme only. If subsequent postgraduate or doctoral programmes are undertaken they will be charged at full price.

Value

• 20% off tuition fees for;
  • the first year of full-time postgraduate study, or;
  • all years of part-time postgraduate or doctoral study (UK/EU only).
• Not applicable to repeated modules.

Not available for;

• PGCE;
• Certificate in Professional Studies;
• certain vocational or professional certificates;
• short courses;
• postgraduate courses funded by undergraduate SFE loans, including:
  • MSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health);
  • Master of Midwifery (Shortened);
  • School Direct (unsalaried).
• unless exceptionally approved by the University, cannot be combined with;
  • Super or Early Bird Scholarship;
  • MBBS Scholarship;
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship;
  • UG Tri Annual Scholarship;

Additional conditions

• Students must be fully self-funded.
• International students may combine this with the Full Payment Discount if fees are paid by 12 October 2026.
• Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the Scholarship is awarded.
• Graduates must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time or part-time (UK/EU only) award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.).
• For students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

To celebrate the exciting launch of our brand-new Medical School in September 2026, the University of Hertfordshire is delighted to offer the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) International Scholarship of £2000.

This special scholarship recognises the international students joining our MBBS programme for the first time at our UK campus. It’s our way of welcoming the very first generation of future doctors to Herts.

Eligible students will receive a tuition fee reduction automatically – no separate application is required. Once you’ve met your academic and English language entry requirements and received an offer for the MBBS, the scholarship will be applied to your fees.

This is a one-off award for new entrants joining in September 2026 and is not available for subsequent years of study. To secure your scholarship, you’ll need to pay your full tuition fee deposit by the deposit deadline.

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria

• Available only for the MBBS programme – not applicable to any other course.
• Applicants must be assessed as international for fee purposes.
• The value of the scholarship is £2000.
• Valid only for the September 2026 intake. Applicants who fail to register for this intake cannot defer or transfer the scholarship to a later year, unless expressly approved by the University.
• Applicable only upon first entry to the University and not available for subsequent years of study.
• Unless exceptoinally approved at the University's discression, applicants cannot combine this award with any other University scholarships or discounts, including;
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship;
  • 20% Herts Graduate Discount;
  • International Partner Discount;
  • Early Bird Discount;
  • UG Tri-Annual Scholarship;
  • Vice Chancellor’s Regional Scholarship.
• Applicants may combine the MBBS International Scholarship with the Full Payment Discount if the first-year tuition fees are paid in full by 12 October 2026 for September 2026 entry.
• The scholarship will be applied to tuition fee balance once the student has registered at the University (it will not be deducted from the deposit). If full tuition fees have already been paid, the scholarship value may instead be used toward University accommodation costs (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit).
• Applicants must have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme).
• All conditions of registration must be met before the scholarship is awarded.
• If a student withdraws from the University (whether initiated by the student or the University), all scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis in line with the student’s fee liability and the award’s specific terms and conditions.

This £3,000 one-off scholarship is available to international postgraduate taught applicants joining the University for the first time on the UK campus in September 2026. The scholarship is applied to tuition fees and is not available in subsequent years of study.

No application is required - eligible students will be awarded the scholarship automatically.

How to qualify

• Pay a minimum £5,000 tuition fee deposit by 30 June 2026 (funds must have cleared into the University’s bank account).
• Hold and accept an offer for a full-time, award-bearing postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2026.
• Be fully self-funded and pay fees directly to the University.

Not available for;

• MSc Nursing (all routes);
• MSc Paramedic Science;
• MSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging;
• MSc Physiotherapy;
• MSc Social Work;
• PgDip Outdoor Environmental Education;
• PgDip Bar Practice;
• LLM Bar Practice;
• LLM Solicitors Practice;
• Master of Public Health (all routes);
• OSPAP;
• pre-sessional English, Research degrees, HIC, online courses;
• undergraduate courses;
• University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates.

Additional conditions

• Available only for first-time entrants in September 2026.
• Only available on entry for the first time to the University – not in subsequent years.
• Deferred applicants may qualify if they meet all conditions and paid the deposit by the deadline.
• Unless exceptionally approved by the University, cannot be combined with;
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship;
  • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship;
  • UG Tri Annual Scholarship;
  • MBBS Scholarship.

• Can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if full fees are paid by 12 October 2026.
• Scholarship is applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit).
• If tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit).
• Applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.).
• Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded.
• For students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

Students who have completed an exchange programme at the University of Hertfordshire may be entitled to a 20% tuition fee discount on selected postgraduate taught programmes.

This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

Find out more on our financial support pages.

The University of Hertfordshire has an excellent Sport Scholarship Scheme created to provide support for talented athletes studying at the University. Each application is considered individually, and awards will vary between athletes with priority being given to BUCS sports.

Awards can include a range of support services and benefits for student-athletes;

• gym membership at The Sport Village and The Oval campus gyms;
• strength and conditioning from industry leading coaches at Performance Herts;
• athlete education workshops covering topics such as nutrition, sport psychology, anti-doping, etc;
• BUCS competition expenses;
• University of Hertfordshire branded teamwear;
• academic flexibility for dual-career athletes (around national training camps and competition);
• lifestyle support from a TALS qualified practitioner to help with an athlete’s development and ability to balance sport alongside degree studies;
• financial Sport Scholarship Award (these expense payments contribute towards training, competition and living costs).

Awarded to: athletes representing their sport at a regional or national level or who have achieved a high level of recognition in their sport can be considered for a the Sport Scholarship Scheme.

Find out more about University Sports Scholarship’s and how to apply

Full-time students who pay their full tuition fees by a set deadline during registration can receive a £1,000 discount for the 2026/27 academic year.

Read more about the full payment discount and deadline dates on our liability dates page.

The process of selecting Chevening Scholars takes a minimum of eight months from the application deadline to when scholars are conditionally selected for an award.

Apply via your country page on the Chevening website in August. The full timeline can be found on the Chevening website.

Global Scholarships is a platform for international students to search for scholarships around the world. Their website features a built-in search engine to help you find scholarships from universities, governments, non-profit organisations and external companies. Use their search feature to help you find out about other scholarships outside of the University of Hertfordshire.

Visit the Global Scholarships website.

The Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund was established in 1899 by public subscription to honour the name of General Charles George Gordon of the British army, who was killed during the Mahdi's uprising in 1885. Gordon Memorial College, an educational institution in Sudan, was built between 1899 and 1902 as part of Lord Kitchener's wide-ranging educational reforms, and also named in honour of Gordon. In 1924, the college was merged with the new Khartoum University, as was the Kitchener School of Medicine.

The funds of the Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund are held in Trust and administered by a group of Trustees and an Executive Committee. The purpose of the Fund is to promote educational development in South Sudan and Sudan. Grants are available for educational projects and activities in South Sudan and Sudan and for South Sudanese and Sudanese nationals studying for a postgraduate course in the UK who intend to return to South Sudan or Sudan at the end of their studies.

Find out more on the Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund website.

Available in Sudan/South Sudan.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

Find out more on the Aga Khan Foundation website.

Available in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Egypt, Syria.

Available across many countries in the Middle East;

• Government of Bahrain scholarships;
• Government of Egypt scholarships;
• Government of Iraq scholarships;
• Government of Kuwait scholarships;
• Government of Libya scholarships;
• Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau scholarships;
• Supreme Education Council scholarships (Qatar);
• Government of Oman scholarships.

The Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation was created in 2007, out of a strong will to contribute to national development through creating high calibre professionals to help enhance Egypt’s growth in all sectors. The Foundation is funded by an endowment from Qalaa Holdings to grant academic scholarships for talented and promising young Egyptian men and women to pursue master degrees abroad in all fields of study.

Find out more on the Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation website.

Available in Egypt.

Government of Bangladesh scholarships

Sri Lankan - Ministry of Higher Education scholarships

This scholarship is for pursuing a Masters Programme in any UK universities and is offered to selected Indian students.

The British Council collaboratively formed the Goa Education Trust with the Dempo and the Fomento Group.

It provides opportunities to pursue higher education in UK Universities in various disciplines including Journalism, Education, Ancient History and Law.

Find out more on the British Council website.

Available in India.

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, under its postgraduate scholarship Programme, offers Indian students with consistently high academic record an interest-free loan scholarship for post-graduation. The PG scholarship amount, extending up to a maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs, is awarded on the basis of the Foundation’s assessment of prospective candidates.

The Foundation award its postgraduate scholarship to students who are wish to pursue their studies in the fields of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management at prestigious Indian and international universities.

All applications will be screened for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed between the months of April-May. It is mandatory for all the shortlisted candidates to attend a personal interview in Mumbai in the month of June. The interview is the basis for final selection.

Find out more on the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation website.

Available in India.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

Find out more on the Aga Khan Foundation website.

Available in Bangladesh; India; Pakistan.

ETS India are offering a UK-India TOEFL Scholarship in association with the National Indian Student and Alumni Union (NISAU).

The UK-India TOEFL Scholarship aims to support talented Indian students financially in their pursuit of higher education in the UK.

In order to apply, students will need to have an offer letter from a UK University and have achieved at least 75 out of 120 on their TOEFL iBT test. The deadline for students to apply is 15th July 2024

Indian students looking for external financing in the form of scholarships or education loans can review WeMakeScholars. They are funded and supported by the Ministry of IT, Govt of India, all the services offered are free of cost. They have over 26,000 International Scholarships offered by various bodies such as  Ministries, Trusts, Foundations, etc. Also, they are currently associated with 15 top lenders in India, including public sector banks like the State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BOB), Private banks, and NBFCs, making your education financing a smooth journey.

To get in touch, you can call their Support Team at +918341124424 or email hello@wemakescholars.com

Indian students apply online to start their education loan process with WeMake Scholars.

Available across many countries in East Asia.

Brunei Government Ministry of Education scholarships

Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information scholars

Taiwan Ministry of Education scholarships

Thailand's King's Scholarships

Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT)

Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation scholarships

Government of Mauritius Scholarships

Government of South Korea scholarships

Since 1975, PETRONAS has awarded education scholarships to more than 36,000 deserving students possessing high academic calibre who dare to push boundaries with a performance mindset and leadership capability.

Find out more on the PETRONAS website.

Available in Malaysia.

LPDP is committed to preparing future leaders and professionals and encouraging innovation for the realisation of a prosperous, democratic and just Indonesia. LPDP holds a master / doctoral scholarship program for the best Indonesian children, commercial / implementation research funding to encourage innovation, and rehabilitation of educational facilities damaged by natural disasters.

Find out more on the LPDP website.

Available in Indonesia.

Brunei Shell Petroleum Scholarship is a special scheme for post ‘A’ level school leavers awarded to highly selected student to pursue Degree studies overseas/locally. The scholarship scheme also represents the important source of future graduate recruits.

Find out more on the Shell website.

Available in Brunei.

Available across many countries in Europe and the Americas.

Europe

Ukraine Government Scholarships

Government of Azerbaijan scholarships

The Tou-Tam Scholarship Fund "Go, Learn and Return" supports motivated Bulgarians to continue their studies at a foreign university.

In the first edition in 2016, three scholarships were awarded for Master's degree at a total amount of BGN 11,000, and in 2017 we awarded four scholarships with a total of 32,000 leva. In 2018 the third edition of the Fund will be held, in which they will award three new scholarships - each amounting to BGN 10,000 - through a competition.

Find out more on the TUK-TAM Foundation website.

Available in Bulgaria.

The Entente Cordiale scholarships are prestigious awards that fund French students who wish to study in the UK, and British students who wish to study in France for one year or postgraduate level. The British Council award a range of scholarships in different disciplines, which gives the scheme a unique diversity. Entente Cordiale alumni work across all sectors of professional activity from business and industry to the arts, research, government and civil society.

Find out more on the British Council website.

Available in France.

Since the year of 2006, SOCAR has been financing from its own funds studies of young and talented youth at leading universities of foreign countries.

SOCAR has been closely cooperating with various universities of the world to arrange for students to study abroad within the Scholarship Program. Currently, number of graduates and students of SOCAR’s Study Abroad Scholarship Program is 122. Of them, 53 students in the UK, 22 students in Germany, 15 students in France, 12 students in US, six students in Turkey, three students in Norway, by two students in Holland and Canada, by one student in Austria, Sweden, Russia and Malta are studying or have completed their studies.

Find out more on the SOCAR website.

Available in Azerbaijan.

The objective of the Bec.ar Programme is to contribute to the scientific and technological development in Argentina.

Find out more on the Bec.ar website.

Available in Argentina.

Becas Chile is the Chilean government’s main funding scheme to support Chileans to study at postgraduate level overseas, with the aim of contributing to Chile’s innovation and competitiveness. It covers the full international tuition fee, a stipend for living expenses, return flights, stipend for books, health insurance, settling and returning allowance and, if needed, up to one year of language study in Chile if necessary. You can apply for funding to study a masters or PhD course. The scholarship is for study in any subject except LLM and MBA degrees.

You will need an unconditional offer from the University of Hertfordshire, or an offer conditional on English language, before you apply to Becas Chile for your scholarship.

Find out more on the Becas Chile (CONICYT) website.

Available in Chile.

CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología) offers full scholarships to Mexican students wishing to study on postgraduate programmes in a broad range of subject areas. You can apply for a CONACYT scholarship for most subjects except arts and business. You will not have to pay the money back to CONACYT, however you will be required to return to work in Mexico after your period of study in the UK.

You will need to have an offer to study at the University of Hertfordshire (or another UK university that has an agreement with CONACYT) before you can apply for a CONACYT scholarship.

Find out more on the CONACYT website.

Available in Mexico.