Scholarships and Bursaries

Funded scholarships and bursaries available for both UK and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Financial support for your studies

As a socially responsible University, we’re fully committed to attracting and supporting the very best students regardless of their financial circumstances. We have a range of scholarships and bursaries available for students to apply for that are awarded based on location, merit or financial need. They may be awarded across all schools of study, and represent a partial remission from tuition fees.

Scholarship or bursary: What’s the difference?

Scholarships are competitive and funded by donors, while bursaries are non-competitive and based on financial need.

Criteria and Eligibility

All awards are subject to your meeting the University’s academic entry requirements and abiding by the University’s rules and regulations. To be eligible for a scholarship or bursary you will need to have been offered a place to study at Buckingham. In the case of UCAS applications, if you are made an award you will need to select Buckingham as your firm acceptance choice.

Scholarship and bursary application process

1. Apply for a course

Make an application to study at the University and receive an offer letter confirming the acceptance of your application.

2. Browse scholarships and bursaries

Look at all available scholarships and bursaries checking the eligibility, course entry and deadlines.

3. Apply for scholarships and bursaries

Complete the application form to apply for our funded scholarships and bursaries.

4. Review application

Our Admissions team will review your scholarship or bursary application and if you are successful with your application you will receive confirmation via email.

Full list of scholarships and bursaries

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Bursaries

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Diversity in Computing Bursary

Scholarship designed to inspire more young women to pursue a career in computer science and IT.
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Linbury Bursary

Supporting UK undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds who wish to study an Economics two-year course.
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The Desborough Bursary

£5,000 funding for UK undergraduate and postgraduate students with an entrepreneurial spirit studying business-related courses.
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The University of Buckingham Bursary

UK students with a financial need wishing to study a two-year undergraduate degree could benefit from this bursary worth up to £9,500.

Scholarships

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Beloff Scholarship

£2,500 scholarship for students passionate about political economy, supporting their academic growth and interest in the field.
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Coase Scholarship

A scholarship of £11,000 that supports UK students from diverse backgrounds wishing to undertake an Economics degree.
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Gregory Scholarship

Scholarships for UK undergraduate students studying courses in Business, Computing, Humanities and Social Sciences or Psychology.
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Headley Trust Scholarship

An award designed to cover full tuition fees for two-years to an UK undergraduate student who wishes to pursue a degree in Law.
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High Achiever Scholarship

A £2,000 entry scholarship for UK undergraduate students with high grades, providing financial support to assist with their academic journey.
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International Undergraduate High Achiever Scholarship

Fee reduction of £2,500 for international undergraduates with AAB at A level or equivalent in your local qualifications.
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Lillingstone Trust Scholarship

A £5,000 scholarship for local students undertaking MB ChB Medicine or a two-year undergraduate degree in Computing or Psychology.
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Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship

New UK and international postgraduate students with a First Class Bachelor’s Honours degree can reduce tuition fees by 33%.
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Royal Charter 40th Anniversary Scholarship

Research degree scholarship that offers outstanding applicants some or all the fees paid for by the University.
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Sheikh / Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship (Postgraduate)

A £20,000 scholarship for outstanding Arabic students pursuing a full-time postgraduate Master’s degree in any subject at the University of Buckingham.
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Sheikh / Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship (Undergraduate)

A £40,000 scholarship for outstanding Arabic students pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree (2-year degree) in any subject at the University of Buckingham.
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Swains Scholarship

A scholarship of up to £5,000 per year for any undergraduate degree student resident in Buckinghamshire with a financial need.

“The University of Buckingham saw me deserving of a chance to heal myself and strengthen the world just by awarding me a scholarship.”
Malebogo, Psychology graduate

Apply for scholarships and bursaries

Reminder: You need an application ID to submit a bursary or scholarship application, which you receive after submitting your application to one of our courses. Ensure your course application is submitted before applying for a bursary or scholarship.

September 2025 entry

Bursaries and funded scholarships for courses commencing September 2025 are now available to apply for.

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January 2026 entry

The application form for courses commencing January 2026 is not yet available.

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