University of Reading International Foundation Excellence Scholarship

The University of Reading International Foundation Excellence Scholarship is a competitive award that provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for students enrolled on the International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Reading. It is intended for international students preparing to progress to undergraduate study at the University of Reading. The scholarship is applied to the foundation-year tuition fee and is not paid as a cash stipend. Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible foundation programme and complete a separate scholarship application.

£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the foundation year; access to the University of Reading academic environment; preparation for progression to an eligible undergraduate degree; development of academic English and university-level study skills.

Eligible international students who have received an offer for an International Foundation Programme (IFP) or International Foundation Year (IFY) for the 2026/27 academic year and who meet the scholarship criteria may apply.

Complete a separate scholarship application via the University of Reading Me@Reading applicant portal after receiving an offer for an eligible IFP or IFY programme.