St Mary’s University International Scholarships 2026–2027: Funding for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
St Mary’s University, Twickenham is offering a range of international scholarships and funding opportunities for students applying to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are designed to help eligible international students reduce their tuition costs and are available across undergraduate and postgraduate study, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements.
For international students considering studying in the UK, these awards provide an opportunity to reduce the overall cost of tuition while pursuing a degree at St Mary’s University.
St Mary’s University International Scholarships
St Mary’s offers several categories of funding, including Undergraduate International Scholarships, Postgraduate Country Scholarships, Excellence Scholarships, MBA scholarships, subject and performance scholarships, and external funding opportunities.
Scholarship availability and award amounts vary depending on the student’s programme, nationality, academic profile and level of study.
MBA Scholarship
International students applying for a full-time MBA may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction.
The MBA scholarship provides a £2,500 tuition fee discount for all eligible MBA applicants, while a limited number of applicants demonstrating higher academic achievement may receive a £4,000 tuition fee discount.
The scholarship is available only to full-time MBA applicants who are paying international tuition fees. Eligible applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application because the award is automatically applied to eligible offer-holders.
Postgraduate Country Scholarship
St Mary’s University also provides Country Scholarships for eligible international postgraduate students.
The standard award is a £1,500 tuition fee discount for eligible postgraduate courses. A reduced £1,000 tuition fee discount applies to selected programmes, including courses in:
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Sports Science
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Coaching
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- MRes in Sport, Health and Applied Science
- Certain PGCE courses without a UK Government bursary
The Country Scholarship is available to offer-holders ordinarily resident in countries classified by the OECD as receiving official development assistance.
Eligible countries include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malawi, Mozambique and many other countries.
No separate application is required for eligible students.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the university’s general scholarship requirements. Students must be classified as an overseas fee payer, including British passport holders who meet the applicable classification.
For postgraduate scholarships, applicants must be enrolled on a full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught course beginning in the September 2026 or January 2027 intake.
The scholarships are not available for distance-learning courses, research programmes, MPhil or PhD courses.
Students may only hold either the Country Scholarship or Excellence Scholarship at one time. Where a postgraduate programme lasts more than one year, the award applies to the first year only.
Scholarship awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University.
Scholarship Countries
The university’s eligible-country list covers a wide range of countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and other regions.
African countries listed include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and many others.
This broad eligibility makes the scholarships particularly relevant to international students from developing countries seeking to study in the UK.
Scholarship Application Process
One of the key advantages of several St Mary’s international scholarships is that no separate scholarship application is required. Eligible students who receive an offer can have the applicable tuition discount automatically applied.
Students should nevertheless carefully review the eligibility requirements for their specific programme before accepting an offer.
Scholarship recipients also agree to act as ambassadors for St Mary’s University throughout their degree. This may include providing testimonials and participating in university events, either in person or virtually, subject to availability and their academic timetable.
Final Thoughts
St Mary’s University international scholarships can help reduce the financial cost of studying in the UK for eligible students. With awards available for MBA and other postgraduate programmes, as well as additional subject, performance and external funding opportunities, prospective international students should explore all available funding options before beginning their studies.
Students interested in applying should check the university’s official international scholarships and funding information for the latest programme-specific requirements and available awards.
