Scholarships at University of Wolverhampton

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 2024/2025.

• 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. 

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:

• Science and technology for development.

• Strengthening health systems and capacity.

• Promoting global prosperity.

• Strengthening global peace, security and governance.

• Strengthening resilience and response to crisis.

• 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

Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi ,Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

The University of Wolverhampton is pleased to announce the Global Opportunities Office Regional Awards. There are 20 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students from the following regions:

• Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Middle East and North Africa.

• East Asia and Pakistan.

• Europe.

• The Americas.

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 2024/2025.

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025.

• 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).

Applications close on 31st July 2024.

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 2024/2025 by 31st July 2024, 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 2024/2025.

• 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.

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 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 2024/2025.

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025.

• 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).

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 would not be eligible for any 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 2024/2025.

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025.

• 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).

Two scholarships are available a year for students who have sought refuge in the UK:

• Undergraduate University of Wolverhampton Sanctuary Scholarship. Tuition Fee Waiver and Living Costs Bursary of £1,000 per year.

• Postgraduate (Taught) University of Wolverhampton Sanctuary Scholarship. Tuition Fee Waiver and Living Costs Bursary of £1,000 per year.

Eligibility Criteria:

The following categories of applicant would be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

• An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; OR

• An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status.

• From another forced migrant background and not eligible to apply for Student Finance.

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025.

• 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).

Spouses/ civil partners must have been the spouse/ civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

Applications close on 31st July 2024.

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.

We are pleased to offer 20 University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM scholarship to undergraduate students in September 2024. The University is committed in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and empowering women worldwide in STEM subjects. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women and only 30% of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.

The Scholarship will take the form of a fee reduction that will apply for every year of your studies. There are 20 scholarships of £2,000 per year for students.

Awarded on a competitive basis. University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM: £2,000 per year.

 Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme (area of STEM) at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025 by July 31^st 2024, or A Level results day.

• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025.

• Applicants must be self-funding and not in receipt of a scholarship from an external source.

• Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.

• Applicant must be a woman or identify as a woman.

• Students receiving any of the University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM Scholarships would also be eligible for the Lord Paul UG Excellence Scholarship.

• Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship if you defer your entry.

• Recipients receiving this scholarship will be eligible to combine this with the University of Wolverhampton Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

• Recipients are required to take part in student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes, promoting the value of studying at the University of Wolverhampton.

• Willingness to embody the UK higher education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities.

Applications close on 31st July 2024.