Scholarships and bursaries

The UG Excellence Support Packs are awarded to UK students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential. Students achieving high grades in post 16 qualifications will be eligible for this award which aims to provide the right opportunities and financial support you need to succeed.

What is included?

The UG Excellence Support Pack includes:  

• Laptop or Ipad  
• One off grant of £150

Who can apply?

The UG Excellence Support Pack is for new Middlesex University students who will be starting their studies in September 2025 in any subject and who are eligible for UK fees. Successful applicants will be expected to achieve high grades at school or college, such as: 

• A-levels: AAA or above 
• BTEC Level 3: DDD or above 
• T Levels: Distinction*

If you are a UK applicant, and you meet the above grade requirements and our full criteria on the application form, you are eligible to apply. We will also expect applicants to attend the preparatory welcome events, Ready For Anything, which take place on campus and online over selected dates in August and September.  

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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, whose decision is final.

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

Apply for sports scholarships

For more information about sports scholarships please email compsport@mdx.ac.uk or call +44 (0)208 411 5415.

We offer a European Academic Award of £1000 - £7000 to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and ambition in their previous studies. The scholarship is available to excellent applicants from the EU/EEA*.

Applicants need to apply to Middlesex University first and receive a study offer to be eligible. This award is given as a discount towards tuition fees for the first year of study. Students finishing their first/second year with at least 2:2 will be considered for a continuation scholarship.

Who can apply

• Citizens of the EU/EEA, Turkey, Morocco and the Balkan states.
• Applicants need to hold a passport from the above countries and have been residents in those countries in the past 3 years.

When to apply

• First apply to study at Middlesex University and receive an offer for a Bachelor's or Master's course.
• When you have received an offer, you can apply for the scholarship.
• A final decision on the scholarship will be made when you provide your final high school/previous study grades.
• Applications for the scholarship are open until 15 December for the January start and 31 August for the September start.
• Students need to pay 50% of the International tuition fees (full amount) in the first semester. The award will be deducted from the payment in the second semester.

How to apply

To be considered for the scholarship, apply via the link below, and upload a 500 word statement explaining why you think you should be awarded the scholarship. You can include information about your personality, values, how you contribute to society, how that aligns with your chosen study subject at Middlesex University and anything else you think is relevant.

Apply for a European Academic Award here

*Please note that EU/EEA citizens with pre-settled or settled status are not eligible for the award.

Are you a new student starting your course at Middlesex this year? Then you could be eligible to apply for The Professor Malcolm Sargeant Scholarship.

This Scholarship is for the academic year 2025/2026 and is to the value of £2,900. It will be distributed in 3 instalments throughout the year and is available to a first year undergraduate studying any subject. As the Scholarship is payable in instalments, then payment of subsequent Scholarship instalments may be dependent on continued study at Middlesex and the Trustees reserve the right to withdraw the Scholarship if this is no longer the case.

This Scholarship was donated by the Professor Malcolm Sargeant Charitable Trust, which was set up in memory of Professor Malcolm Sargeant, a Professor at Middlesex. Professor Sargeant was the first of his family to go to university, and this changed his life and his future. As a legacy to him and his life, the Professor Malcolm Sargeant Charitable Trust supports future students to achieve their goals by helping with access to a university education.

About the charitable trust.

Who can apply

If you match the criteria below, then you are eligible to complete the application form and apply for the Scholarship.

• An incoming first-year undergraduate student joining Middlesex University London in Sept/Oct 2025.
• Studying any subject at undergraduate level.
• A resident of England or Wales.
• The Scholarship will be conditional on the recipient both accepting and starting their course. If the nominee does not start their course then the conditional offer of the Scholarship will be retracted.
• Applications must be made by individuals, not organisations.
• Priority will be given to those who are the first in their generation to go to university.
• Priority will be given to those who can demonstrate financial hardship and the impact this Scholarship will have on their studies.

When to apply

• The closing date to apply is Friday 10 October 2025.

Apply for The Professor Malcolm Sargeant Scholarship

The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursaries are designed to support incoming first year Law students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, who require financial assistance. The process requires completion of this form as an expression of interest. Students who go on to meet the terms and conditions below will be considered for shortlisting and award of a Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary.

Amount

10 x £1,000 bursaries

Who can apply

If you match the criteria below, then you are eligible to complete the application form and apply for the Scholarship.

• You must be an incoming first year student, either undergraduate or postgraduate, enrolled on a Middlesex University law course starting in September 2025.

When to apply

• The closing date to apply is Friday 10 October 2025.

Apply for The Professor Brenda Barrett Law Bursary

Are you a nursing or midwifery student enrolled on an course at Middlesex University for the 2025-26 academic year? Then you could be eligible to apply for The Dame Janet Ritterman Bursary.

This bursary has been kindly sponsored by the Chancellor of Middlesex University, Dame Janet Ritterman and is to the value of £1,000. If you match the defined criteria then you are eligible to apply by completing and submitting the form.

Amount

2 x £1,000 bursaries

Who can apply

Applicants must be a second or third year student studying nursing or midwifery at undergraduate or postgraduate level, or a first year that has completed a foundation year at Middlesex University, or a postgraduate student who has studied an undergraduate at Middlesex University and can produce attendance records.

The student must be enrolled on their course in September/October 2025, as attendance records are mandatory.

The bursary is open to both UK and International students. Full terms and conditions can be found below. Applicants must upload a reference and a document confirming their attendance record to be considered.

Any applicant who does not submit a validated document will not be considered for a bursary. Validated documents will need to originate from academic tutors. We require a named seminar tutor, who is able to provide you with a record of your previous attendance. If successful we will contact your tutor to confirm each document is legitimate.

Please note, priority will be given to those who are from the following groups:

• Refugees and/or asylum seekers, care leavers, those who can demonstrate financial hardship or to those who are the first in their family to go to university.

When to apply

• The closing date to apply is Friday 31 October 2025.

Apply for The Dame Janet Ritterman Bursary

Amount: Reduction of up to 20% of the tuition fee
Eligibility: Please see details of eligibility below

We offer all Middlesex University alumni who are UK/EU citizens a 20% fee reduction on postgraduate courses. International alumni can benefit from 20% off their masters fees if they are not in receipt of any regional awards. Alumni from our Academic Partner Institutions are entitled to a 10% reduction in fees.

This offer applies to all alumni with a Middlesex undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate taught degree including those who studied with a collaborative partner (subject to eligibility). The award can also be applied twice to the same individual i.e. once for a PGT (postgraduate taught/masters) degree and then for a PGR (postgraduate research/PhD) as long as the individual has completed the PGT degree. There is no separate application process for your alumni award - simply highlight that you are an alumni when applying for your course to ensure the award is applied.

The Alumni Postgraduate Award is only applicable if you are self-financing, that is paying the fees yourself or through a company you own. Where courses are part sponsored such as the MA Social Work, The Alumni Postgraduate Award will only apply to the fee contribution paid by you. For International alumni who apply through our regional offices, The Alumni Postgraduate Award cannot be held in addition in any regional awards.

Please note the Alumni Postgraduate Award is only valid for courses where the future study is undertaken at Middlesex University, London. International campus alumni discounts may vary, please check their websites for details. It is not applicable to Middlesex courses run at our academic partner institutions.

There are some instances when the alumni award will NOT be applicable:

• Continuation from PGCert/PGDip to masters courses
• Introductory courses run through the MDX Summer School as pathways into postgraduate degrees
• PGCE and integrated masters courses, as these attract other types of funding
• Students in receipt of any other discount or bursary, including international merits/regional awards and other fee waivers
• Top-up courses
• Courses at our validated partner institutions

Eligibility

Students who have already been awarded a Middlesex degree and are returning to complete a second programme of study who are self-financing, that is those paying the fees themselves or through a company they own. If students are in receipt of any other type of discount (including regional awards), they are not eligible for an alumni tuition fee discount. Middlesex University students (UK and International students) who have successfully completed an Undergraduate direct-entry into years 2 or 3 (Top-ups), and graduates from validated and franchise institutions would receive a 20% discount. Again this is dependent on them not being in receipt of any other regional award or Scholarship. This award is not applicable to students being sponsored by an organisation or business.

The University offers all Alumni a 20% fee reduction on postgraduate courses and postgraduate research degree study. This scheme is open to UK, EU and International students studying full time or part time postgraduate studies. There is no separate application process for the Alumni Postgraduate Award. Students are advised when applying for a course, to highlight that they are an Alumni during the admissions process to ensure the award is applied. This award is only valid at Middlesex University London. Alumni applying to International campuses are advised to check their websites for details. For the avoidance of doubt, an Alumni award is not applicable where a student is moving from a foundation course to an Undergraduate degree or to a PGCE course.

CPD courses

Students who are undertaking a Continuing Professional Qualification (CPD) at Middlesex University, or are completing a single module of study under a CPD qualification will not be entitled to the alumni discount.

Amount: Full Postgraduate tuition fees
Eligibility: Please check the full list of criteria

Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations, Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential and strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

To apply please complete the application form on the Chevening Scholarship website.

We offer a European Academic Award of £1000 - £7000 to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and ambition in their previous studies. The scholarship is available to excellent applicants from the EU/EEA*.

Applicants need to apply to Middlesex University first and receive a study offer to be eligible. This award is given as a discount towards tuition fees for the first year of study. Students finishing their first/second year with at least 2:2 will be considered for a continuation scholarship.

Who can apply

• Citizens of the EU/EEA, Turkey, Morocco and the Balkan states.
• Applicants need to hold a passport from the above countries and have been residents in those countries in the past 3 years.

When to apply

• First apply to study at Middlesex University and receive an offer for a masters course.
• When you have received an offer, you can apply for the scholarship.
• A final decision on the scholarship will be made when you provide your final high school/previous study grades.
• Applications for the scholarship are open until 15 December for the January start and 31 August for the September start.
• Students need to pay 50% of the International tuition fees (full amount) in the first semester. The award will be deducted from the payment in the second semester.

How to apply

To be considered for the scholarship, apply via the link below, and upload a 500 word statement explaining why you think you should be awarded the scholarship. You can include information about your personality, values, how you contribute to society, how that aligns with your chosen study subject at Middlesex University and anything else you think is relevant.

Apply for a European Academic Award here

*Please note that EU/EEA citizens with pre-settled or settled status are not eligible for the award.

As part of our ongoing investment in research, we offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year.

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.

Amount: Full Postgraduate tuition fees, airfare to and from the UK and a living allowance
Eligibility: Citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country, undergraduate honours degree of at least upper second class and you must be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.

To apply please complete the application form on the Commonwealth Scholarship website.

When to apply: Applications for this scholarship will reopen in December 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this scholarship please contact the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission directly.

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, whose decision is final.

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

Apply for sports scholarships

The deadline to apply for these scholarships is 14 September 2024.

For more information about sports scholarships please email compsport@mdx.ac.uk or call +44 (0)208 411 5415.

Amount: 2 x £100 awards (one for undergraduate, one for postgraduate)

Eligibility: Any MDX Environmental Health student

The Middlesex University Food Safety Prize is available to any Environmental Health student who has demonstrated excellent academic potential, and achieved the best overall performance in their Food Practical exam in the opinion of the Food Practical examiners.

To apply for these prizes, please email Adam Choonara