Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship 2026
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship
Brilliant minds have always been welcome at Warwick.
We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
Our Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship is your invitation to join us in the creation of knowledge that can change both the world, and your own career opportunities. It is our way of showing that there is no barrier to talent.
In 2025 we offered the following scholarship awards:
- 6 x full-fee awards
- 148 x half-fee awards
- 103 x 25% fee awards
- 6 x £2000 awards
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
- Be self-funded*
- Be classed as an 'overseas' or ‘international-fee paying’ student for tuition fee purposes
- Have applied for a full-time undergraduate course at the University of Warwick starting in Autumn 2026 before the UCAS application deadline of 14 January 2026. The course can be from any subject area (including our Foundation coursesLink opens in a new window, but excluding the MBChB course). For a full list of our undergraduate courses, please visit our study pagesLink opens in a new window.
- Submit a scholarship application before 12:00pm on Friday 27th February 2026 GMT
- By 13th May 2026 you must be in receipt of an offer of a place to study at Warwick starting September 2026.
Important: Once you have submitted your application through UCAS you do not need to wait until a decision has been made on your application to apply for the scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to academically excellent candidates, therefore applying for a scholarship will not disadvantage your UCAS application in any way.
Please note that this scholarship is for 2026 applicants and offer holders only. Current students already in attendance at the university are not eligible to apply, with the exception of IFP students applying to undergraduate study for 2026 entry.
*Self-funded definition
You are considered to be a self-funded student if you are financing your studies with your own savings or if you are receiving financial assistance from family or friends. If you take out a student loan to cover the cost of your studies you are also considered to be self-funded.
You are not self-funded if your fees are being paid by your employer or a third party (other than family and friends) or if you are in receipt of a study grant or scholarship external to the University.
How to apply for the scholarship
Applications will open on Monday 17th November 2025.
Eligible international applicants will be contacted with details on how to formally apply for the scholarship. Please note: In order to apply for the scholarship you must first set up an IT accountLink opens in a new window which can take up to 48 hours to verify. Once this is done, many of the application fields will be completed for you and any areas that need supporting information or statements from you will be clearly indicated on the application form.
You will be asked to add your responses to five questions. The objective is to learn more about your extra-curricular and academic achievements beyond standard examinations and assessments, what influenced your decision to study your chosen subject at the University of Warwick, how your excellence might benefit the Warwick community and how you hope your learning and experience at Warwick will be applied in the wider world once you graduate.
Answers can reference academic attainment, extracurricular successes and personal achievement but should not be a copy of the personal statement. You may write in essay or extended bullet point form but please don’t simply write a list. You should provide context and relevance to the objectives above. Responses are limited to 200 words.
If you have any further questions please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions webpage: Warwick Global Excellence Scholarship FAQs.Link opens in a new window
Please read the terms and conditions of this scholarship carefully and ensure that you understand the conditions of the scholarship you have applied for: Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship Terms and ConditionsLink opens in a new window.
What next?
After I have submitted my scholarship application form
After you have submitted your scholarship application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt of your submission. Applications will be scored as the University releases admissions offers and candidates will be considered in two stages at a selection panel chaired by members of the academic community. There will be an early selection panel in March/April 2026 for those candidates with early Admissions offers and a final selection panel in May 2026 for those who have received their Admissions offer slightly later on in the application cycle.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome via e-mail by 27th May 2026 at the very latest, before the UCAS Reply By Deadline on the 3rd June 2026 so that you can make an informed decision about your choice of university. Please note early selection panel awardees will be notified of this outcome in March/April 2026.
You may receive a scholarship offer before you have made a decision on your Firm and Insurance choice universities, or you may have already informed us of your decision. Please be advised however than due to a limited number of scholarships available, we are unable to offer a scholarship to those who accept Warwick as their insurance choice.
How will I know if I have been successful with my scholarship application?
The University will start assessing applications as offers are made by Admissions. You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email once all applications have been assessed and the Awards Panel has met. If you have any queries or issues, please contact - scholars@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window
