Royal Holloway, University of London
Scholarship
Home (UK) Undergraduate Scholarships
University of London Scholarship
·
Amount: Up to £10,000/year (tuition reduction + living-cost contribution), renewable
for three years
·
Eligibility:
o
Home fee status,
residents of London
o
High A‑level (or
equivalent) grades
o
Self-identify as
from racially minorised/global majority backgrounds, or have experience of
local-authority care
·
Extra: Application window has closed for current intake; phrasing
suggests future cohorts will require a 150‑word statement
Barbara Raw Scholarship (English Department)
·
Amount: £5,000 cash award for undergraduates
·
Eligibility:
o
UK or
international fee status
o
Accepted for
English-related BA degrees
o
High academic
achievement (AAA A‑level equivalent)
z International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Royal Holloway India Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
·
Amount: £2,000 tuition fee reduction (first year only)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status, residing in India at application time
o
Offer of admission
for Sep 2025 start
o
Automatically
awarded no separate application
Royal Holloway EU Undergraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000 tuition fee reduction (first year only)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status, currently living in an EU country
o
Offer to study
from Sep 2024 (similar conditions expected for 2025 cohort)
o
Automatic award
Other Cash Awards &
Fee Reductions (Home & International)
Royal Holloway offers numerous additional
subject-specific and merit-based scholarships, typically available to both UK
and international students:
·
Donald Davies (Computer
Science) & Physics Scholarship: £1,000 in Year 1, £500 in Year 2+
·
Music Scholarships: Varying awards plus training opportunities
·
Bradley de Glehn
(Philosophy/English):
Tuition waivers ranging from £9,600 to £12,000
·
Dr Pirkko Koppinen
Scholarship: Up to £12,000 (tuition
+ living costs)
·
Bedford, Poddubiuk,
Herringham, Gent-Rust, Robert & Cheryle
Poddubiuk, Professor
Mike Walker OBE Scholarships: Fee
reductions between £4,000–£10,000+
·
International Study
Centre (RHISC) Excellence Scholarship:
£3,000 tuition reduction for Foundation Year grads at RHISC
Averages & Insights
·
Many awards are automatically
applied at offer stage (India/EU
scholarships), while others require an online
application with a personal statement.
·
Awards may be
limited to the first year or extend across multiple years check each scheme’s
terms.
·
Eligibility varies: some are degree-subject specific (e.g., Computer Science,
English), others are location-based or target underrepresented groups.
University-Funded Postgraduate Scholarships
Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £4,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status
o
Currently living
in specified countries (e.g. Brazil, China, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Sri Lanka,
etc.)
o
Full‑time taught
Master’s starting Sept 2025 or Jan 2026
o
Automatic – no
application needed
Royal Holloway India Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International student
o
Currently residing
in India
o
Master’s
programmes starting Sept 2024 or Jan 2025 (Sept 2025 likely similar)
o
Automatic award
after paying tuition deposit
Royal Holloway Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International,
living in Pakistan
o
For Master’s
degrees
International Partners Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
For students from
partner institutions (e.g. CUC, SISU, Bennett, Shoolini)
o
Graduating in 2024
or in a dual programme
o
Requires 400-word
supporting statement; deadline mid‑June
GREAT Scholarships (Ghana & Nigeria)
·
Amount: £10,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
Must be resident
of Ghana or Nigeria
o
Any full-time
Master’s subject
o
Submit a
scholarship statement
Bedford Society Scholarships
·
Amount: £8,100 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
UK or international
o
First-class
honours or equivalent
o
Study in selected
departments
Robert & Cheryle Poddubiuk Bedford Access Scholarship
·
Amount: £8,100 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class degree
or equivalent
o
Financial need
o
Selected departments
Dr Pirkko Koppinen Scholarship
·
Amount: Up to £12,000 (tuition + living costs)
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 honours (or
equivalent)
o
MA Medieval
Studies
o
Financial need
applies
Bradley de Glehn Scholarships (Philosophy & English)
·
Amount: £9,600 tuition reduction each
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or
equivalent
o
Study in
Philosophy or English programmes
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship
·
Amount: £12,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or
higher
o
Engineering,
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
o
Demonstrable
financial need
Dinah & Jessica Nichols Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,250 cash award
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class (or
equivalent)
o
Selected
humanities disciplines
Professor Barbara Raw Master’s Scholarships (English /
Medieval Studies)
·
Amount: £10,000 cash award
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or equivalent
o
Study English or
Medieval Studies
Corky McGuinness Musicology Award
·
Amount: £4,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class
honours (or equivalent)
o
MMus in Musicology
Externally Funded
Scholarships
·
Chevening – Fully funded UK master’s; global leadership focus
·
Fulbright – Covers tuition + living costs for US applicants
·
Geospatial Scholarship
Fund – £20,000 (Black
students in Geography/Geosciences)
·
UKNEST Science &
Engineering – £1,500 (STEM)
·
Saïd Foundation – Covers full fees + maintenance (Syria/Jordan/Lebanon/Palestine)
·
Additional trusts
like Sidney Perry Foundation may support PG students in need
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
1. Academic Qualifications
·
UK Students (Home applicants):
o Typical offer: A‑levels – between AAA and ABB
depending on the course
o BTEC qualifications, Access to HE Diplomas, or International Baccalaureate (IB) are also accepted
·
International Students:
o Indian boards (CBSE, ISC): Standard XII with 75%–90% overall, depending on the course
o IB Diploma: Score between 32–36 points, with specific HL subject scores depending on the
course
o Other countries: Recognized national qualifications equivalent to UK
A-levels (country-specific pages available on the university website)
2. English Language
Proficiency
If English is not
your first language, you must demonstrate proficiency via:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score Required |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (no subscore below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
88 (min. 17 in Listening & Writing) |
|
PTE Academic |
61 (min. 54 in all components) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
115+ (accepted for many courses) |
3. Course-Specific
Requirements
·
STEM courses:
Require A-levels or equivalents in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
·
Humanities & Arts: Preference for related subjects such as History, Literature,
Politics
·
Music / Drama:
May require auditions, portfolios, or interviews
4. Personal Statement
·
Required as part
of the UCAS
application
·
Should explain
academic interests, achievements, career goals, and reasons for choosing the
subject
5. References
·
An academic
reference (usually from a teacher or school counselor) is required via UCAS
Additional Points
·
Foundation Year:
For students whose qualifications are not directly eligible, a one-year foundation
program is available.
·
Contextual Admissions: Royal Holloway may give contextual offers
to students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.
·
Advanced Entry (Year 2): Possible if the applicant has relevant higher education or diploma
credits (evaluated case-by-case).
General Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Taught
Programs
1. Academic Qualifications
·
A UK Bachelor’s degree
with at least a 2:1 honours
classification (or equivalent)
·
Some courses may
accept 2:2 degrees if supported by relevant work experience or
strong performance in key modules
·
International students must hold a recognized undergraduate qualification equivalent to a UK
2:1 or 2:2
Indian
Qualifications (as example):
|
UK Requirement |
Indian Equivalent (from recognized
institutions) |
|
2:1 (Upper
Second) |
Minimum 60–65%
(First Division) in bachelor’s degree (e.g., BCom, BSc, BTech, BA) |
|
2:2 (Lower
Second) |
Minimum 55–60% or
higher second division |
If English is
not your first language, you'll need to meet the minimum scores:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score Required |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
88 (with writing 17, speaking 20, listening 17,
reading 18) |
|
PTE Academic |
61 (with no subscore below 54) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
Minimum 115 (varies by program) |
3. Work Experience (if applicable)
·
Some postgraduate
courses, especially in Business, Management, and Computer Science, may prefer or require professional experience.
·
For MBA or
Management degrees, 2+ years of work
experience may strengthen your application.
4. Personal Statement
·
A 500–1,000-word
statement outlining your
academic background, interest in the program, career goals, and reasons for
choosing Royal Holloway
5. References
·
One or two academic or
professional references required
(submitted online or via UCAS/Postgrad portal)
Course-Specific
Requirements
·
Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence: Bachelor’s in a quantitative field (CS, Engineering,
Math, Physics)
·
Business/MBA:
Bachelor’s in any discipline; work experience preferred for MBA
·
Law/International Relations: Strong social science or humanities background
·
Science (e.g., MSc Environmental Geoscience, MSc Physics): Relevant BSc background in science field
Pre-Master’s Pathways
If your
qualifications do not meet direct entry, Royal Holloway offers Pre-Master’s programs through their International Study Centre (RHISC).
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Home (UK) Undergraduate Scholarships
University of London Scholarship
·
Amount: Up to £10,000/year (tuition reduction + living-cost contribution), renewable
for three years
·
Eligibility:
o
Home fee status,
residents of London
o
High A‑level (or
equivalent) grades
o
Self-identify as
from racially minorised/global majority backgrounds, or have experience of
local-authority care
·
Extra: Application window has closed for current intake; phrasing
suggests future cohorts will require a 150‑word statement
Barbara Raw Scholarship (English Department)
·
Amount: £5,000 cash award for undergraduates
·
Eligibility:
o
UK or
international fee status
o
Accepted for
English-related BA degrees
o
High academic
achievement (AAA A‑level equivalent)
z International
Undergraduate Scholarships
Royal Holloway India Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
·
Amount: £2,000 tuition fee reduction (first year only)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status, residing in India at application time
o
Offer of admission
for Sep 2025 start
o
Automatically
awarded no separate application
Royal Holloway EU Undergraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £1,000 tuition fee reduction (first year only)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status, currently living in an EU country
o
Offer to study
from Sep 2024 (similar conditions expected for 2025 cohort)
o
Automatic award
Other Cash Awards &
Fee Reductions (Home & International)
Royal Holloway offers numerous additional
subject-specific and merit-based scholarships, typically available to both UK
and international students:
·
Donald Davies (Computer
Science) & Physics Scholarship: £1,000 in Year 1, £500 in Year 2+
·
Music Scholarships: Varying awards plus training opportunities
·
Bradley de Glehn
(Philosophy/English):
Tuition waivers ranging from £9,600 to £12,000
·
Dr Pirkko Koppinen
Scholarship: Up to £12,000 (tuition
+ living costs)
·
Bedford, Poddubiuk,
Herringham, Gent-Rust, Robert & Cheryle
Poddubiuk, Professor
Mike Walker OBE Scholarships: Fee
reductions between £4,000–£10,000+
·
International Study
Centre (RHISC) Excellence Scholarship:
£3,000 tuition reduction for Foundation Year grads at RHISC
Averages & Insights
·
Many awards are automatically
applied at offer stage (India/EU
scholarships), while others require an online
application with a personal statement.
·
Awards may be
limited to the first year or extend across multiple years check each scheme’s
terms.
·
Eligibility varies: some are degree-subject specific (e.g., Computer Science,
English), others are location-based or target underrepresented groups.
University-Funded Postgraduate Scholarships
Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £4,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International fee
status
o
Currently living
in specified countries (e.g. Brazil, China, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Sri Lanka,
etc.)
o
Full‑time taught
Master’s starting Sept 2025 or Jan 2026
o
Automatic – no
application needed
Royal Holloway India Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International student
o
Currently residing
in India
o
Master’s
programmes starting Sept 2024 or Jan 2025 (Sept 2025 likely similar)
o
Automatic award
after paying tuition deposit
Royal Holloway Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction (first year)
·
Eligibility:
o
International,
living in Pakistan
o
For Master’s
degrees
International Partners Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
For students from
partner institutions (e.g. CUC, SISU, Bennett, Shoolini)
o
Graduating in 2024
or in a dual programme
o
Requires 400-word
supporting statement; deadline mid‑June
GREAT Scholarships (Ghana & Nigeria)
·
Amount: £10,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
Must be resident
of Ghana or Nigeria
o
Any full-time
Master’s subject
o
Submit a
scholarship statement
Bedford Society Scholarships
·
Amount: £8,100 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
UK or international
o
First-class
honours or equivalent
o
Study in selected
departments
Robert & Cheryle Poddubiuk Bedford Access Scholarship
·
Amount: £8,100 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class degree
or equivalent
o
Financial need
o
Selected departments
Dr Pirkko Koppinen Scholarship
·
Amount: Up to £12,000 (tuition + living costs)
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 honours (or
equivalent)
o
MA Medieval
Studies
o
Financial need
applies
Bradley de Glehn Scholarships (Philosophy & English)
·
Amount: £9,600 tuition reduction each
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or
equivalent
o
Study in
Philosophy or English programmes
Professor Mike Walker OBE Scholarship
·
Amount: £12,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or
higher
o
Engineering,
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
o
Demonstrable
financial need
Dinah & Jessica Nichols Scholarship
·
Amount: £6,250 cash award
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class (or
equivalent)
o
Selected
humanities disciplines
Professor Barbara Raw Master’s Scholarships (English /
Medieval Studies)
·
Amount: £10,000 cash award
·
Eligibility:
o
2:1 degree or equivalent
o
Study English or
Medieval Studies
Corky McGuinness Musicology Award
·
Amount: £4,000 tuition reduction
·
Eligibility:
o
First-class
honours (or equivalent)
o
MMus in Musicology
Externally Funded
Scholarships
·
Chevening – Fully funded UK master’s; global leadership focus
·
Fulbright – Covers tuition + living costs for US applicants
·
Geospatial Scholarship
Fund – £20,000 (Black
students in Geography/Geosciences)
·
UKNEST Science &
Engineering – £1,500 (STEM)
·
Saïd Foundation – Covers full fees + maintenance (Syria/Jordan/Lebanon/Palestine)
·
Additional trusts
like Sidney Perry Foundation may support PG students in need
No results found
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
1. Academic Qualifications
·
UK Students (Home applicants):
o Typical offer: A‑levels – between AAA and ABB
depending on the course
o BTEC qualifications, Access to HE Diplomas, or International Baccalaureate (IB) are also accepted
·
International Students:
o Indian boards (CBSE, ISC): Standard XII with 75%–90% overall, depending on the course
o IB Diploma: Score between 32–36 points, with specific HL subject scores depending on the
course
o Other countries: Recognized national qualifications equivalent to UK
A-levels (country-specific pages available on the university website)
2. English Language
Proficiency
If English is not
your first language, you must demonstrate proficiency via:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score Required |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (no subscore below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
88 (min. 17 in Listening & Writing) |
|
PTE Academic |
61 (min. 54 in all components) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
115+ (accepted for many courses) |
3. Course-Specific
Requirements
·
STEM courses:
Require A-levels or equivalents in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
·
Humanities & Arts: Preference for related subjects such as History, Literature,
Politics
·
Music / Drama:
May require auditions, portfolios, or interviews
4. Personal Statement
·
Required as part
of the UCAS
application
·
Should explain
academic interests, achievements, career goals, and reasons for choosing the
subject
5. References
·
An academic
reference (usually from a teacher or school counselor) is required via UCAS
Additional Points
·
Foundation Year:
For students whose qualifications are not directly eligible, a one-year foundation
program is available.
·
Contextual Admissions: Royal Holloway may give contextual offers
to students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.
·
Advanced Entry (Year 2): Possible if the applicant has relevant higher education or diploma
credits (evaluated case-by-case).
General Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Taught
Programs
1. Academic Qualifications
·
A UK Bachelor’s degree
with at least a 2:1 honours
classification (or equivalent)
·
Some courses may
accept 2:2 degrees if supported by relevant work experience or
strong performance in key modules
·
International students must hold a recognized undergraduate qualification equivalent to a UK
2:1 or 2:2
Indian
Qualifications (as example):
|
UK Requirement |
Indian Equivalent (from recognized
institutions) |
|
2:1 (Upper
Second) |
Minimum 60–65%
(First Division) in bachelor’s degree (e.g., BCom, BSc, BTech, BA) |
|
2:2 (Lower
Second) |
Minimum 55–60% or
higher second division |
If English is
not your first language, you'll need to meet the minimum scores:
|
Test |
Minimum
Score Required |
|
IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
88 (with writing 17, speaking 20, listening 17,
reading 18) |
|
PTE Academic |
61 (with no subscore below 54) |
|
Duolingo English Test |
Minimum 115 (varies by program) |
3. Work Experience (if applicable)
·
Some postgraduate
courses, especially in Business, Management, and Computer Science, may prefer or require professional experience.
·
For MBA or
Management degrees, 2+ years of work
experience may strengthen your application.
4. Personal Statement
·
A 500–1,000-word
statement outlining your
academic background, interest in the program, career goals, and reasons for
choosing Royal Holloway
5. References
·
One or two academic or
professional references required
(submitted online or via UCAS/Postgrad portal)
Course-Specific
Requirements
·
Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence: Bachelor’s in a quantitative field (CS, Engineering,
Math, Physics)
·
Business/MBA:
Bachelor’s in any discipline; work experience preferred for MBA
·
Law/International Relations: Strong social science or humanities background
·
Science (e.g., MSc Environmental Geoscience, MSc Physics): Relevant BSc background in science field
Pre-Master’s Pathways
If your
qualifications do not meet direct entry, Royal Holloway offers Pre-Master’s programs through their International Study Centre (RHISC).