Scholarships & Bursaries
We believe that financial circumstances should never be a barrier to education. Explore our range of scholarships and bursaries designed to support talented students.
£2M+
Awarded Annually
500+
Scholarships Available
35%
Students Receive Aid
100%
Tuition Waivers Available
Merit-Based
15 March 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award
100% Tuition Fee Waiver
Outstanding academic achievement (First Class Honours or equivalent)
Strong personal statement
Evidence of leadership potential
5 available
International
30 April 2026
Global Leaders Scholarship
£10,000 per year
International students only
Minimum 3.5 GPA or equivalent
Demonstrated community involvement
20 available
Subject-Specific
31 May 2026
STEM Excellence Scholarship
£7,500 per year
Enrolled in STEM programme
Predicted or achieved AAB at A-Level
Strong mathematics background
30 available
Need-Based
Rolling
Widening Participation Bursary
£3,000 per year
Household income below £25,000
First generation university student
UK home students only
100 available
Sports
28 February 2026
Sports Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 + training support
Competing at national/international level
Any programme of study
Commitment to represent the university
15 available
Alumni
No deadline
Alumni Family Discount
10% Tuition Reduction
Parent or sibling is a WGU graduate
Any programme of study
Automatically applied on verification
Unlimited
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to apply for scholarships
1
Research
Find scholarships that match your profile and eligibility
2
Prepare
Gather required documents and write your personal statement
3
Apply
Submit your application through our online portal
4
Result
Receive notification of your scholarship decision
Don't Miss Out on Funding Opportunities
Our scholarships team is here to help you find the right funding for your studies.