Scholarships

Adar Poonawalla Health and Life Science Scholarship for Home/UK Students

Amount: Full tuition fee waiver for the standard duration of the course and £10,000 per year towards living expenses for each year of study.

Deadline: You can only apply once you have received a conditional or unconditional offer.

Mr Poonawalla has funded a scholarship programme at the University of Westminster to support Home/UK students from diverse backgrounds in health and life sciences, widening access and removing financial barriers so they can address global health challenges.

Find out more about the Adar Poonawalla Health and Life Science Scholarship 

International Undergraduate Excellence Award (IEA) - September 2026

Amount: £2,500

Deadline: 15 June 2026

This scholarship supports international students who have achieved academic excellence and show passion for their chosen field of study. 

Find out more about the International Undergraduate Excellence Award

Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for International Students

Amount: The scholarship includes full tuition coverage, £15,000 per year for living costs, and a £2,000 one-off payment to support relocation and visa expenses.

Deadline: 17 June 2026

The programme, funded by alumnus Adar C. Poonawalla, expands access to STEM education and supports diverse students to become future leaders in health and life sciences.

Find out more about the Pathways to Excellence scholarship. 

Unite Foundation Scholarship

Amount: Free accommodation in student halls 

Deadline: 19 June 2026

The Unite Foundation scholarship supports care leaver and estranged Home/UK students by providing a free, ensuite bedroom in student accommodation for up to three years of undergraduate study. Applicants must be aged 25 or under on 1 September 2026, be undertaking their first undergraduate degree (excluding Foundation year), and be studying at or holding a firm offer from the University of Westminster. 

Find out more and apply on the Unite Foundation website.

Home Undergraduate Great Start Scholarship

Amount: £2,000

Deadline: Monday 6 July 2026 at 5pm 

The scholarship is provided to support Home students with their maintenance costs during their studies. The selection is made based on financial need and personal statement.

Find out more about the Undergraduate Great Start Scholarship.

EU Qualifications Welcome Awards

Amount: £4,500 fee discount in first year only

Deadline: Awarded automatically 

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we continue to support new EU/EEA and other eligible international students by offering a substantial fee-reduction.
If you start your undergraduate course at Level 3 (Foundation) or Level 4 (first year) with eligible EU qualifications, you’ll receive a £4,500 tuition fee discount for your first year. Full fees apply for all following years.

Find out more about the EU Qualifications Welcome Awards.

Home Undergraduate Bursaries

Amount: Between £1000 - £3000

Deadline: Open to current students

The University provides a number of bursaries and financial support available to current students such as the Estranged Student Bursary, Care Leaver Bursary and Students with Caring Responsibilities. Students can apply for this support once they have enrolled in their course. 

Find out more about Bursaries and Awards for current students.