Scholarships at University of Reading

If you join the School of the Built Environment in 2024, you may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study on the following courses:

• BSc Architecture

• BSc Building Surveying

• BSc Construction Management

• BSc Construction Management and Surveying

• BSc Quantity Surveying

• BEng Architectural Engineering

• MEng Architectural Engineering

Criteria

To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• an academic achievement of grades AAB at A level (or equivalent*)

• an impressive application, which demonstrates clear commitment to study in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Reading

• place the University of Reading as Firm choice with UCAS by the deadline for reply as stated on your UCAS Hub account

Conditional offer holders must show they have met the conditions of their offer, and therefore hold an unconditional place on the qualifying programme, by the final deadline (normally the first week of September).  

The scholarships are available to applicants from any country and apply only to those who enrol directly onto Year 1 of their course in 2024. Students who have a previous degree or other higher education qualifications will not be eligible.

The Felix Scholarship scheme is available to high achieving students from India and other developing countries pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Reading. The scholarships cover tuition fees at the international rate and provide a stipend (maintenance grant) to cover living expenses (around £17,894). They also provide generous allowances for clothes, books and a return flight home. Please be aware that you will be asked to demonstrate financial need and spouses' costs will not be met. The awards are available (depending on eligibility) for up to three years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for all the Felix Scholarships offered, you must be applying to start a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Reading. You must be able to demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and are expected by the Trust to return to work in your home country after completing your studies.

Please note, candidates who already hold a master's degree cannot apply for a master's degree scholarship.

For the scholarship for Indian citizens, the following eligibility criteria apply:

• You must be an Indian national and not currently be living or studying outside of India.

• You must have not previously studied for one year or more outside India (unless you are Felix Alumnus).

• You must have at least a first-class bachelor's degree from an Indian university or comparable institution.

• You must not hold a degree from a university outside of India.

This scholarship is available to students pursuing either a PhD or master's.

For the scholarship for students from developing countries, the following eligibility criteria apply:

• You must have at least a first-class bachelor's degree from a university or comparable institution, or equivalent.

• You must not hold a degree from a university outside of your home country.

Felix Scholarship deadline: 30 January 2025 23:59(GMT).