Financial support – postgraduate students (EU)

International Excellence Scholarship

We offer a range of generous scholarships worth up to £4,000 per year, as a tuition fee discount, to high achieving postgraduate (Master's) international students*.

They are available for courses with January or September entry. They are worth the following:

• £4,000 scholarships (1 year)
• £2,500 scholarships (1 year)
• £1,000 scholarships (1 year)

Key Information

• They can be combined with any other scholarship, but not the Alumni Referral Discount or Alumni Discount.
• They are available to undergraduate students with an international fees status only.

* Available to students from outside the UK and EU who are have overseas fee status.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship

The Roehampton is available to all students enrolling in September 2023, and is worth £1500 as a tuition fee discount. It is applied automatically to anyone enrolling on a degree on the courses below:

• School of Arts and Digital Industries

• Audiovisual Translation 
• Choreography (MFA) 
• Choreography and Performance (MRes) 
• Dance Practice and Performance 
• Dance and Embodied Practice (MFA)
• Journalism 
• Media and Communications 
• Screenwriting 
• Specialised Translation

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Children's Literature (Distance Learning)
• Creative Writing 
• Creative Writing (specialist pathway) 
• Criminology and Criminal Justice 
• Cultural Heritage 
• Environmental Humanities 
• Human Rights and International Relations
• International Relations 
• Practical Theology (DTh) 
• Theology and Religious Studies

Further Information

This award cannot combined with any other Roehampton scholarship or discount. If you are eligible for two scholarships or discounts, we will award you the one of the highest value.

The University of Roehampton has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award.

Esports Scholarships

Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £1,500 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel.
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students.
• They cannot be combined with the Women in Esports scholarship.
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment.

To find out more and apply, please visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship webpage.

Roehampton Women in Esports scholarship

Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £1,500 a year. The programme aims to improve diversity and inclusivity in the esports industry and to inspire the next generation of women esports professionals.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel.
• They cannot be combined with the Esports Scholarships.
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students.
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment.

To find out more and apply, please visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship webpage.

Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

Three separate scholarships are offered to students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College. Those in receipt of scholarships will be registered as Southlands students (for commuting students, this can be arranged by the university; for residential students, this means an expectation to reside in Southlands College). To see all the benefits of belonging to the College, please click here.

To find out more please visit the dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries webpage.

Southlands College 150th Anniversary Bursaries

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

Two separate funds for bursaries are offered to students of University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College. Applications for bursaries can be made at any point in the year, from the point of being enrolled on a programme. Money awarded as part of a bursary will be transferred to students in two parts. Initial payments will be made shortly after the panel decision to award, with the second payment being made four months later depending on circumstances.

To find out more please visit the dedicated Southlands Scholarships and Bursaries webpage.

Alumni Discount

A 20% tuition fee discount for all EU and International alumni of the University, including those who studied for a Bachelors Degree at our partner Croydon College, who wish to undertake a higher programme of study. Those holding a full Roehampton Undergraduate degree or Postgraduate award are eligible, including alumni who obtained a Roehampton degree at a partner institution. Applicants who completed a period of study abroad at Roehampton are also eligible for this discount.

Key Information

• Applicants must be enrolling in a programme which is taught on campus.
• This discount is not available in conjunction with the International Excellence Scholarships or Academic Excellence Scholarships.
• All alumni from short courses including Pre-sessional, International Foundation Certificate, International Year One, Pre-masters Certificate, and CPD are not eligible for this discount.
• This is awarded automatically, based on evidence of previous study at the University. A list of our postgraduate courses is available on our website.

Roehampton Music Scholarship

The University of Roehampton offers music scholarships to students demonstrating high levels of excellence in music. They enable undergraduate and postgraduate students to meet some of the costs of developing their talents through lessons, courses, or the purchase of relevant equipment (instruments/strings/sheet music). In return, music scholars enhance the cultural life of the University through performances and other activities.

The cash scholarships are worth up to £1,200 per year. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Director of Music, based on an assessment of an application and audition.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to home, EU and international students.

To find out more and apply please visit the dedicated Music Scholarship webpage.

Scholarship for Sporting Excellence

The University is dedicated to giving its students the opportunity to play sports at all levels. We recognise the difficulties students encounter trying to balance academic studies with training and competition schedules. Alongside the scholarship, we offer a support network designed to encourage talented sports men and women to meet their full potential in their academic studies, as well as their chosen sport.

Cash scholarships worth between £500 and £1500 per year. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Sport and Active Communities Manager after enrolment, based on an assessment made during an application process.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to home and international students.

Visit the Scholarship for Sporting Excellence page for more details and the application form.