Postgraduate bursaries, awards and scholarships
There are many forms of financial support on offer for our prospective postgraduate students. The funding opportunities below relate to the academic year 2024-2025.
Please note that before applying for a bursary or scholarship you must hold an offer to study at the RAU.
|
Name |
Who can apply |
Value of award |
Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 2024 | Citizen, permanent resident of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country or be a British Protected Person (BPP) | Tuition fees and living expenses | 14 December 2023 |
| Clyde Higgs Postgraduate Scholarship | UK students only | £5,000 | 6:00pm, 24 July 2024 |
| UK and international students, attainment at national or international level of sport |
Up to £4,000 |
6:00pm, 24 July 2024 | |
| UK, strong Welsh links |
£3,000 |
6:00pm, 24 July 2024 | |
| RAU MacRobert Forces Scholarship | UK, armed forces links (current serving, leaving, partner or child of current serving) | £1,000 for one year | 6:00pm, 24 July 2024 |
| SAFS African Research Grant | International student from an African country | Return flights and living costs for a month of research | April 2024 |
External awards
| Name | Who can apply | Amount of award | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshal Papworth Scholarship | International students | Total of £21,875 (£11,875 course fees, £10,000 expenses) | 19 February 2024 |
| NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2024 | UK and international students | Up to 75% of course fees for postgraduate agricultural student. | 30 June 2024 |
| 1st Formations Business Scholarship | UK and international | Up to five awards of £500 each | 31 January 2025 |
| Postgraduate Solutions Study Bursaries | UK and international | Five bursaries each worth £2,000 | 30 September 2024 |
Thinking of applying for a Postgraduate Master's Loan? Watch this video for some useful advice on how to go about it.