University of Reading International Foundation Excellence Scholarship (IFP / IFY, £5,000)
University of Reading
Amount
£5,000
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Foundation
About this scholarship
For students the University of Reading classifies as international for fee purposes who hold an offer for its International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) — the foundation courses that prepare for undergraduate study: a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the foundation year, awarded mainly on previous academic achievement.
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Apply on the Me@Reading applicant portal, where the scholarship form is made available to eligible offer holders. For 2026/27 the last round, for January 2027 entry, closes on 16 November 2026.
Who can apply
If you hold an offer for an IFP or IFY, you may be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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We recommend switching to a different browser for a better experience. University of Reading Home Global Academy International Foundation Pathways International Foundation Programme International Foundation Year How to apply for an IFP or an IFY How to apply for an IFP How to apply for an IFY English language requirements Academic entry requirements Why study with us? Meet our students Scholarships and discounts Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional courses How long do you need to study? How you'll study How to apply Combined offers Accommodation English Language Tests Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) How to apply for a TEEP test International English Language Testing System (IELTS) How to apply for an IELTS test About the IELTS test IELTS test preparation What happens on test day? IELTS fees and forms Receiving results Academic English Programme Online courses for self-enrolment Academic Language Webinars Spoken language courses 1:1 consultations for writing and presentations Discipline-specific Academic English Programme Academic language and literacy staff Global Graduate Programme Modules Short courses CPD for international educators Research writing and communication CPD courses for university administrators and leaders CPD courses for university English teachers CPD courses for school English teachers CPD courses for school subject teachers CPD courses for university subject teachers International Summer School Online courses Our staff Contact us International Foundation Pathways International Foundation Programme International Foundation Year How to apply for an IFP or an IFY How to apply for an IFP How to apply for an IFY English language requirements Academic entry requirements Why study with us? Meet our students Scholarships and discounts Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional courses How long do you need to study? How you'll study How to apply Combined offers Accommodation English Language Tests Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) How to apply for a TEEP test International English Language Testing System (IELTS) How to apply for an IELTS test About the IELTS test IELTS test preparation What happens on test day? IELTS fees and forms Receiving results Academic English Programme Online courses for self-enrolment Academic Language Webinars Spoken language courses 1:1 consultations for writing and presentations Discipline-specific Academic English Programme Academic language and literacy staff Global Graduate Programme Modules Short courses CPD for international educators Research writing and communication CPD courses for university administrators and leaders CPD courses for university English teachers CPD courses for school English teachers CPD courses for school subject teachers CPD courses for university subject teachers International Summer School Online courses Our staff Contact us Home > International Foundation Pathways > Scholarships and discounts > Search Close Scholarships and discounts Information on scholarships and ways to fund your studies Check here regularly for our most up-to-date list of International Foundation Pathway scholarships. Reading Excellence Scholarship We offer a number of scholarships worth £5,000 for students starting an International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) in 2026/27. If you hold an offer for an IFP or IFY, you may be eligible to apply for this scholarship. Apply now on Me@Reading applicant portal . Deadlines Round one: 19 May 2026 (for September 2026 entry) Round two: 14 July 2026 (for September 2026 entry) Round three: 16 November (for January 2027 entry) Before applying for the Reading Excellence Scholarship IFP/IFY, please read our Guidance on Completing the Scholarship Application Form . By submitting an application form, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions . Key information To apply for funding, you must have received an offer to join an IFP or IFY course in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship applicat…
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