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It’s part of our mission as a world-leading and world-changing university to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business – no matter their background. 

We’re proud to be a welcoming home for everyone who believes in the power of science to build, heal and lead. 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires supports our ambition for continued global excellence and broadening access to education and opportunity.

For 2027 entry, we’re launching 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires with at least 300 scholarships worth £15,000 per year for international students who are eligible to pay our Overseas rate of tuition. 

In the years ahead, we’ll be launching even more 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires Scholarships for students from the UK.

“As a world-leading university, 91ÌÒÉ« thrives on global collaboration. Through 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires, we will welcome the brightest minds from every corner of the world to join our community in tackling the greatest challenges of our time. Wherever you come from, we know that the best answers emerge when we work together, because the most creative ecosystems are the most diverse, and the next generation of innovators should reflect the full breadth of global talent.”

Professor Peter Haynes, 91ÌÒÉ« Provost and Deputy President

On this page:

• Overview
• What you could receive
• Are you eligible?
• How to apply

Overview

Our sector-leading 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires scholarships provide financial support for outstanding international applicants to undergraduate and selected postgraduate taught courses.

For students who apply for autumn 2027 entry, we are offering at least 300 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires scholarships across our four Faculties:

• Engineering
• Natural Sciences
• Medicine
• 91ÌÒÉ« Business School

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What you could receive

Successful applicants will be awarded £15,000 per year for each year of course, providing meaningful support towards your tuition fees and living costs.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the scholarship for 2027 entry, you must be:

• An international student paying the Overseas rate of tuition
• Applying for a full-time undergraduate course, or selected full-time postgraduate taught course, which offers an 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires scholarship in the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine or 91ÌÒÉ« Business School. 

How to apply

• Step 1: Submit your 91ÌÒÉ« undergraduate or postgraduate application through or the  after the application opens in September 2026.
• Step 2: If an 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires scholarship is available for your course and you meet the minimum entry and eligibility requirements, you will be invited to complete an additional essay question from September 2026.

We will publish further detail about the participating departments, application and assessment process for 91ÌÒÉ« Inspires scholarships on this page in due course. Check our website regularly for the latest information and updates.