International scholarships for undergraduate students

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship

The scholarship is available to all students enrolling in September 2023, and is worth £1500 as a tuition fee discount. It is applied automatically to anyone enrolling on a degree on the courses below:

• School of Arts and Digital Industries

• Dance (BA)  
• Digital Media 
• Film Production
• Journalism
• Media and Communications

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Biblical Studies and Theology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Criminology and Policing
• English Literature
• History
• History and Politics
• Liberal Arts
• Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
• Politics and International Relations 
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics 
• Sociology 
• Sociology and Social Anthropology 
• Theology, Mission and Practice (FdA/BTh)

Further Information

This award cannot combined with any other Roehampton scholarship or discount. If you are eligible for two scholarships or discounts, we will award you the one of the highest value.

The University of Roehampton has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award.

International Excellence Scholarship

We offer a range of generous scholarships worth up to £4,000 per year, as a tuition fee discount, to high achieving undergraduate (Bachelor's) international students*.

They are worth the following:

• £4,000 scholarships (x3 years)
• £2,500 scholarships (x3 years)
• £1,000 scholarships (x3 years)

Further Information

This award cannot be combined with any other Roehampton scholarship or discount. If you are eligible for two scholarships or discounts, we will award you the one of the highest value.

* Extended degrees: Scholarships will be applied in year 2 where criteria is met at point of application

* Available to students from outside the UK who have overseas fee status.

The University of Roehampton has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award.

Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

Three separate scholarships are offered to students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College. Those in receipt of scholarships will be registered as Southlands students (for commuting students, this can be arranged by the university; for residential students, this means an expectation to reside in Southlands College). To see all the benefits of belonging to the College, please click here.

To find out more please visit the dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries webpage.

Southlands College 150th Anniversary Bursaries

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

Two separate funds for bursaries are offered to students of University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College. Applications for bursaries can be made at any point in the year, from the point of being enrolled on a programme. Money awarded as part of a bursary will be transferred to students in two parts. Initial payments will be made shortly after the panel decision to award, with the second payment being made four months later depending on circumstances.

To find out more please visit the dedicated Southlands Scholarships and Bursaries webpage.

Roehampton Music Scholarship

The University of Roehampton offers music scholarships to students demonstrating high levels of excellence in music. They enable undergraduate and postgraduate students to meet some of the costs of developing their talents through lessons, courses, or the purchase of relevant equipment (instruments/strings/sheet music). In return, music scholars enhance the cultural life of the University through performances and other activities.

The cash scholarships are worth up to £1,200 per year. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Director of Music, based on an assessment of an application and audition.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to home, EU and international students.

To find out more and apply please visit the dedicated Music Scholarship webpage.

Scholarship for Sporting Excellence

The University is dedicated to giving its students the opportunity to play sports at all levels. We recognise the difficulties students encounter trying to balance academic studies with training and competition schedules. Alongside the scholarship, we offer a support network designed to encourage talented sports men and women to meet their full potential in their academic studies, as well as their chosen sport.

Cash scholarships worth between £500 and £1500 per year. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Sport and Active Communities Manager after enrolment, based on an assessment made during an application process.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to home and international students.

Visit the Scholarship for Sporting Excellence page for more details and the application form.

Esports Scholarships

Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £1,500 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel.
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students.
• They cannot be combined with the Women in Esports scholarship.
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment.

To find out more and apply, please visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship webpage.

Roehampton Women in Esports scholarship

Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £1,500 a year. The programme aims to improve diversity and inclusivity in the esports industry and to inspire the next generation of women esports professionals.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel.
• They cannot be combined with the Esports Scholarships.
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students.
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment.

To find out more and apply, please visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship webpage.

Country Scholarships

We want to encourage ambitious students from selected countries to study with us at the University of Roehampton. We know how much the costs of tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation are in real terms, so we have put in place extra financial support to help students to afford to study at Roehampton.

• Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500 to each successful applicants who enrols in September or January.
• Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols in September or January.

Scholarship awarded for each year of study (maximum of 3 years for Undergraduate)

Eligibility

We will automatically consider you for this award if you hold a conditional offer for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree course. You must successfully enrol for the September or January intake in order to receive the award. Scholarship will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount.

• Scholarship A: Be a national of, and living in, one of these countries:- Bangladesh; Brazil; Colombia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Nigeria; Ghana; Sri Lanka; Vietnam; Thailand; Indonesia; Kenya.
• Scholarship B: Be a national of, and living in, one of these countries:- Egypt, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Morocco, Taiwan, Turkey; Mexico; South Africa.

In addition, you must:

• Be self-funded, studying full-time and paying overseas tuition fees.
• Hold a conditional offer for a qualifying course before the deadline.
• Not be progressing to us through our partnership with QA Higher Education, students progressing through this route will be eligible for alternative scholarship offerings.

Further Information

This award cannot combined with any other Roehampton scholarship or discount. If you are eligible for two scholarships or discounts, we will award you the one of the highest value.

The University of Roehampton has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award.

Roehampton College Scholarship

The University has a proud history dating back more than 180 years through its historic colleges, all of which were formed in the 19th century. Our Colleges were founded on the principle of widening access to education and this remains a key mission of the University today.

We are committed to widening access to an international study experience at our beautiful campus in south west London, and to help promote access to study opportunities at Roehampton we are pleased to offer any international or study abroad students applying from one of College partner institutions a Roehampton College Scholarship in the form of a 15% discount on tuition fees. Your scholarship will be applied in the form of a tuition fee discount.  

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Roehampton College scholarship you must:

• Apply from a member institutions from the Universities college networks (as stated below)
• Be an overseas fee paying full degree students or fee paying study abroad student
• Apply for an Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught or semester long study abroad programme with a minimum of 60 credit.
• Complete this form and submit alongside your application to study with us.

The Universities college networks:

• Southlands College - The International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (IAMSCU) 

• Whitelands College - Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Community 
• Digby Stuart College - The International Federation of Catholic Universities