Scholarships and bursaries

Funding your studies. 

Browse our scholarships, bursaries and financial support and see what you’re eligible for.  

Explore our scholarships, bursaries and alumni awards

We don’t want financial concerns to hold you back from university – we have a range of scholarships, awards and bursaries to help support your studies. Unlike loans, you don't need to pay them back.

We award them for different reasons based on your personal circumstances and achievements. You can use the money to reduce your tuition fees or to assist with expenses.

  • You can apply for more than one scholarship
  • You can only receive one scholarship at one time so if you have been awarded more than one, you will automatically be awarded the one of highest value
  • The decision of the Scholarships Committee about awards is final.

Depending on your family's income, you might also be entitled to more support from the government through loans and grants. See our information on undergraduate finance and postgraduate finance.

Current students

Living Costs Fund

The Living Costs Fund, which is available throughout the academic year, is designed to provide a safety net to help you to continue to study. The fund provides support for small, unexpected costs, as you adjust to potentially higher living costs whilst studying. The fund is open to all enrolled students, or those retaking modules. Money or food vouchers don’t need to be repaid, and you can apply more than once.

Find out more or apply for the Living Costs Fund

Additional support available

We want to do everything we can to make uni affordable so that you can make the most of your time as a student and focus on your studies. Laptops are accessible for students via our laptop loan scheme. We also support with free academic printing and access to specialist software.

Find out more about additional support for your studies

Undergraduate prospective students

The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursaries are designed to support incoming first year Law students who require financial assistance.

Amount

£1,000 bursaries

Eligibility

You must be an incoming first year student enrolled on one of the Law courses below, starting in September 2026, and able to demonstrate your high achievement. Full terms and conditions can be found on the application form.

  • LLB Law
  • LLB Law with International Relations
  • LLB Law with Criminology
  • Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences

The process requires completion of this form as an expression of interest. Students who go on to meet the terms and conditions will be considered for shortlisting and award of a Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary.

When to apply

You must apply by the closing date in October 2026.

Apply for The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary

Amount

Ranging from £200 to £1,000

Eligibility

Any undergraduate or postgraduate student demonstrating a significant achievement in sport.

If you are competing at a regional or national level in your sport, you could be eligible for support and funding through the Middlesex Sport Scholarship Scheme. This is for talented sports performers, who are keen to continue their sporting endeavours and compete for the University. 

There are three levels of scholarship available with financial support ranging from £200 to £1,000 in any academic year. The decision on the level of financial support offered to successful applicants will be made by the Scholarships Committee, this decision is final. 

Applications must be supported by a written reference and evidence relevant to your sporting achievements. 

Applications for September 2026 scholarships are not open yet. For more information about sports scholarships please email compsport@mdx.ac.uk .

Postgraduate

Postgraduate prospective students

Amount

Reduction of up to 20% of the tuition fee / 40% reduction for most of our Arts and Creative MA courses

Eligibility

The Alumni Postgraduate Award offers a reduction in tuition fees on postgraduate courses, providing support to help students meet their potential and enhance their professional development. The award is available to UK and international alumni, as well as students in the final stages of their programmes, who wish to continue their studies at Middlesex University.

Students and alumni on courses run with or at our Academic Partner Institutions are entitled to a 10% reduction in fees.

There is no separate application process for your alumni award - simply highlight that you are a current student or alumni when applying for your postgraduate course to ensure the award is applied.

Visit our Alumni Postgraduate awards page for full terms and conditions. Please note that exclusions apply.

A range of new creative MA courses are due to launch in September 2026, including Audio and Podcasting and User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design.

Amount

Reduction of up to 40% of the tuition fees

Eligibility

A one-off introductory discount of 20% off tuition fees is available for students starting one of the new courses in the in September 2026. There is a further 20% discount available for Middlesex University alumni students. Visit our Alumni Postgraduate awards page for full terms and conditions. Please note that exclusions apply.

The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursaries are designed to support incoming postgraduate Law students who require financial assistance.

Amount

£1,000 bursaries

Eligibility

You must be an incoming postgraduate student enrolled on one of the Law courses below, starting in September 2026, and able to demonstrate your high achievement. Full terms and conditions can be found on the application form.

  • LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) 
  • LLM/PGDip/PGCert Commercial Law 
  • LLM/PGDip/PGCert Human Rights Law 
  • LLM/PGDip/PGCert International Law

The process requires completion of this form as an expression of interest. Students who go on to meet the terms and conditions will be considered for shortlisting and award of a Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary.

When to apply

You must apply by the closing date in October 2026.

Apply for The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary

Amount

Ranging from £200 to £1,000

Eligibility

Any postgraduate student demonstrating a significant achievement in sport.

If you are competing at a regional or national level in your sport, you could be eligible for support and funding through the Middlesex Sport Scholarship Scheme. This is for talented sports performers, who are keen to continue their sporting endeavours and compete for the University.

There are three levels of scholarship available with financial support ranging from £200 to £1,000 in any academic year. The decision on the level of financial support offered to successful applicants will be made by the Scholarships Committee, whose decision is final.

Applications must be supported by a written reference and evidence relevant to your sporting achievements.

Applications for September 2026 scholarships are not open yet. For more information about sports scholarships please email compsport@mdx.ac.uk.

Research studentships

Research Studentships are funded posts linked to a specific research project that support postgraduate researchers (PhD candidates) while they complete their research degrees.  As part of our ongoing investment in research, we offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year. Please visit our research studentships page to find out more.

Please note you need to apply for your course  in parallel with your studentship application. You should also ensure you mention the studentship you are interested in when you submit your application.

International

International students

If you excel in your studies or show promise in your chosen field, you may be eligible for financial support. This includes our Regional and International Merit Awards, which reward students with up to £2,000 towards course fees for all taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Our European Academic Awards offer scholarships to excellent applicants from the EU/EEA.

For more information about what's available to students from your country, please visit our dedicated scholarships and bursaries page for international students. This includes details on how to contact your nearest of our international offices.

Support while you study

Financial support while you study

Living Costs Fund

The Living Costs Fund, which is available throughout the academic year, is designed to provide a safety net to help you to continue to study. The fund provides support for small unexpected costs and support, as you adjust to higher living costs whilst studying. The fund is open to all enrolled students, or those retaking modules this year. Money or food vouchers don’t need to be repaid, and you can apply more than once.

Laptop Loan Scheme

We understand not everyone will have access to a personal laptop, but we’re determined to make sure this doesn’t hinder your learning. Laptops are accessible to all via our laptop loan scheme. During the pandemic, we purchased an extra 1000 additional laptops, meaning access is better than ever before.

MDX is the only UK university to provide all students with free personal learning materials to assist with their studies

  • The majority of students will receive the core book from their reading list for free as a personal e-book.
  • Students who require the Adobe Creative Suite for their course will receive access for free, meaning you’re able to access industry standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and much more.
  • All printing for your course is free (but we strive to be as green as possible by working digitally)

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