International applicants who enrolled from 2023 onwards, will be automatically considered for the St Mary’s International Country Scholarship and the St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship. Students can only hold one St Mary’s scholarship at a time and they will be awarded the highest scholarship for which they qualify.
Undergraduate scholarships starting from September 2023 or later are valid for all years of undergraduate study (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee).
In order to continue receiving their scholarships, students must remain in good academic standing with the University, meet all requirements to progress to their next year of study and meet all UKVI attendance and engagement requirements. Note that the scholarships below can only be awarded pre-enrollment.
St Mary’s International Country Scholarship
This scholarship gives students a £1,000 tuition fee discount per year of undergraduate enrolment (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee). It is automatically applied to offer-holders ordinarily resident in countries the OECD designates as receiving official development assistance. This includes Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Please see the full list of eligible countries at the end of this page. Students who meet the requirements will be awarded the St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship instead of the St Mary’s International Country Scholarship.
St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship
The St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship gives selected students a £3,000 tuition fee discount per year of undergraduate enrolment (excluding placement years with a reduced tuition fee).
All eligible applications will automatically be considered after being made an offer of study. A panel will assess offer holders based on candidates’ country of domicile, prior academic achievement and overall application for their programme of study. Applicants do not need to make a separate scholarship application and will receive a scholarship offer letter if they are successful.
Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate international scholarships are open to first year undergraduate students who:
- have been assessed as overseas fee payers, including British passport holders
- are enrolled to study full-time on campus, starting from the 2024/25 academic year onward.
Programmes at foundation and undergraduate level, including the Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development FdSc, are eligible for the international undergraduate scholarships. Awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University.
Only offer holders who are successful in securing a scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving their offer of study.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Candidates who apply for their programme of study early may therefore have a greater opportunity of success.
By accepting the International Scholarship, you agree to represent St Mary’s University through your degree programme. This may include activities such as providing testimonials or content for social media and other marketing activities, and participating at University open days or international promotional events (in-person or virtually), subject to teaching timetabling and availability.
International applicants will be automatically considered for the St Mary’s International Country Scholarship and the St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship. Students can only hold one St Mary’s scholarship at a time and they will be awarded the highest scholarship for which they qualify. Postgraduate scholarships are valid for one year of study. Note that the scholarships below can only be awarded pre-enrollment.
St Mary’s International Country Scholarship
This scholarship gives students a £1,000 tuition fee discount in their first year of postgraduate study. It is automatically applied to offer-holders ordinarily resident in countries the OECD designates as receiving official development assistance. This includes Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Please see the full list of eligible countries at the bottom of this page.
St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship
The St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship gives selected students a £2,000 tuition fee discount for an MA or MSc and a £1,500 tuition fee discount for a PGCE.
All eligible applications will automatically be considered after being made an offer of study. A panel will assess offer holders based on candidates’ country of domicile, prior academic achievement and overall application for their programme of study. Applicants do not need to make a separate scholarship application and will receive a scholarship offer letter if they are successful.
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to postgraduate students who:
- have been assessed as overseas fee payers, including British passport holders
- are enrolled to study full-time on campus, starting from the 2024/25 academic year onward.
Postgraduate international scholarships are for taught degrees and research programmes are not eligible. Awards are made at the discretion of St Mary’s University.
Only offer holders who are successful in securing a scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving their offer of study.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Candidates who apply for their programme of study early may therefore have a greater opportunity of success.
All international scholarship offer holders agree to represent St Mary’s University as an ambassador throughout their degree programme. Ambassadorial activities may include providing testimonials or content for social media and other marketing activities, and participating at University Open Days or international promotional events (in-person or virtually), subject to class timetabling and availability.
Please note that students can only hold one St Mary’s scholarship at a time, so it is not possible to receive both a subject or performance scholarship and an international scholarship.
Acting
Drama St Mary’s has partnered with leading entertainment and theatre publication The Stage to offer two scholarships for its BA Acting programme. Successful students will receive a full tuition waiver for all three years of study.
The application deadline is in early May. Applicants will be interviewed and undertake an audition process.
Sports scholarships
Our sports scholarships provide training services and financial support worth up to £2,000 for student athletes competing successfully in their sport. Gold, silver, and bronze packages with different values are available. These scholarships are open to students in all courses and in all years of study.
Please see our sports scholarships page for further information. Application information is published each spring.
St Mary’s MBA Scholarship
This scholarship gives students a £2,500 tuition fee discount in their first year of MBA. It is automatically applied to all offer-holders of the academic year 2024/25 and 2025/26 for the full-time one-year course paying the international fees:
Applicants do not need to make a separate scholarship application and will receive a scholarship offer letter within six weeks of receiving their offer of study. Student cannot combine this award with another scholarship at the University.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Commonwealth shared scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests. This scholarship is an opportunity for students from selected Commonwealth countries to receive a full tuition waiver, funding to cover the cost of flights, visa fees, and a stipend to help with the cost of living while studying.
We are pleased to announce that St Mary’s University has been selected to nominate scholars for September 2025 entry in the following programmes:
Applications to the Commonwealth Commission open on Monday, 11 November, and close on Thursday, 12 December at 16:00 GMT.
Please complete your scholarship application through the Commonwealth website.
The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other award or discount.
Application timeline
The application timeline can be found on the
Commonwealth website.
HESPAL – Higher Education Scholarship for Palestinians
The HESPAL Scholarship, a collaboration between the British Council and St Mary's University, Twickenham, supports junior academic staff from Palestinian universities in pursuing an English Master's degree. This initiative fosters the development of future senior academics, ensuring international standards at Palestinian universities while fostering enduring connections between Palestinian and UK academic institutions.
The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other award or discount.
For further information regarding the scholarship please visit our HESPAL page alternatively, the HESPAL website for further information and guidance on how to apply.
The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other award or discount.
Chevening Scholarship
We are thrilled to share that St. Mary's will be granting the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for September 2024. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Chevening Scholarships empower exceptional emerging leaders worldwide to undertake one-year master’s degrees in the UK. This scholarship presents a unique chance for students from designated Chevening-eligible countries to benefit from a complete tuition waiver, financial support for airfare and visa expenses, along with a stipend to assist with living expenses during their studies.
Application timeline
Please see the Chevening website for further information and guidance on how to apply.
The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other award or discount.
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online is a huge database of charities and organisations that award funding for postgraduate study in the UK, including master’s and research degrees.
Many sources of funding are open to international students, although some may only be available to students from certain countries or for certain subjects. The Guide also includes advice and tools to help you to make a successful application.
All students can pay for access to the Guide. If you hold an offer to study at St Mary’s, you can access the Guide for free. Please email studentfundingservice@stmarys.ac.uk with your Student ID number and the name of the course that you’ve applied for to ask for access. Once you have access, you login on the The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding gateway.
EU student loans through FINS
EU students may be eligible for a student loan of up to 25.000 EUR for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at St Mary’s from FINS.
The FINS loan scheme is available to all students from an EU member state who want to study in the UK or Europe. Loans may be used for tuition fees, accommodation, travel, and other costs related to studying in the UK.
Eligibility
- You must be a citizen of an EU member state.
- You must have a good academic record.
- You must have a clean financial record (for example, not blacklisted with any outstanding/unpaid debts for previous loans by any other financial institutions).
- Further criteria may also apply as detailed on the FINS website.
There is no deadline to apply, but applications can take time to process so we recommend that you apply early. Contact FINS for more information.
EU Students with settled or pre-settled status
If you have successfully applied for settled or pre-settled status, then you are entitled to study in the UK without a student visa, and pay the home fees for university courses. This means that you are not eligible for an international scholarship from St Mary’s, but you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary open to our home students, and student finance for undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral studies.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provide detailed information on Brexit, the EU Settlement Scheme, and what this means for students.
For more information about Student Finance for Home students, please contact studentfundingservice@stmarys.ac.uk
US Federal Aid
St Mary's participates in the US government's William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Students who qualify for these loans can see more information on our US Federal Aid pages.
Global Education Management Services is another source of loans for students affiliated with the US.
Lånekassen (the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
The Lånekassen loan, the Norwegian state Education Loan Fund is exclusively accessible to Norwegian students and serves to aid with expenses including tuition, accommodation, meals, and study materials. for more information please visit their website Lånekassen.
Danish Grants and Loan Scheme (SU)
Danes can receive support for studying abroad, provided the courses meet the same recognition standards as those in Denmark and the qualifications obtained are applicable in Denmark.
For studies in Nordic countries, support is granted for the standard duration of the chosen program, plus an additional 12 months if the student begins their first higher education program within two years of completing their initial qualifying exam. For studies in other countries, support is available for four-year programs or for the final four years of longer programs.
Support for studies in Denmark can also be used to fund studies abroad if they are part of a Danish institution's program.
St Mary's approved programs:
- BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning
- MSc Applied Sports Psychology
- MSc Applied Strength and Conditioning Science
- MSc Chronic Disease Management .
For further details, visit the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU and SU-lån). For information on additional courses that may qualify for the grant, please contact international@stmarys.ac.uk.