At Lancaster, we are investing in the future of our students by enabling access to a world-class education. We believe that funding concerns should not stop any student with the talent to thrive.
Lancaster has generous scholarships for both home and international students. Not sure which one you are? Find out more about your fee status.
You will be automatically considered for Lancaster's major scholarships when you apply - we take all the information we need from your application so you don't have to do anything extra.
Use our scholarships and bursaries finder to find out which awards you could be eligible for:
Our scholarships and bursaries for 2026 entry study have not been published yet. The opportunities for 2025 entry are detailed below.
If you're starting a undergraduate programme at Lancaster then these opportunities may be available to you.
Up to £2,000 in the first year of study only for Home students, dependent on entry grades.
Up to £1,000 per year of study for Home students, who have received a contextually lowered offer.
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to high-achieving students who are liable for International tuition fees.
Up to £1,000 per year of study for undergraduate Home students, dependent on household income.
A scholarship for students who are refugees or have humanitarian protection, with support and resources to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.
A scholarship for a UK student of Black African or Caribbean heritage starting undergraduate study in 2024.
If you're starting a postgraduate programme at Lancaster then these opportunities may be available to you.
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to Master's students who are liable for Home tuition fees.
10% off fees for all Taught Master's degrees if you are a Lancaster graduate.
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to applicants with a first-class degree who are liable for International tuition fees.
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to Business Master's students who are liable for International tuition fees.
A scholarship for students who are refugees or have humanitarian protection, with support and resources to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.
Master’s Scholarship for Black British students. This scholarship will provide a full fee waiver and stipend of £18,000, for living costs, to support a high-achieving Black student to progress to PGT study.
For Master’s-level postgraduate taught students on full-time Science and Technology programmes.
For students studying the full time Lancaster MBA programme.
For Master’s-level postgraduate taught students on full-time Science and Technology programmes.
We offer a range of scholarships awarded directly through our faculties and departments.
Many of our PhD departments also offer fully and part funded PhD programmes.
Scholarships from external funders for postgraduate students at Lancaster University.
Support for students from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Pakistan pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Funding for tuition fees, living costs and flights for Chinese PhD students, following a successful application.
A joint award from the British Council's HESPAL scheme and Lancaster University for Palestinian Master's students.
Full funding for international postgraduate students, depending on eligibility criteria.
Full funding for international postgraduate students, depending on eligibility criteria.
Full funding for international postgraduate students, depending on eligibility criteria.
These scholarships are no longer available and are listed here for reference.
Our admissions team can help with questions about scholarships and bursaries as well as other general enquiries about applying to Lancaster University.
