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.
At Middlesex, we don’t think the cost of living should stop you from achieving your goals.
Our MDX Student Starter Kit gives you the tools you need to kick-start your studies, and hopefully worry less about your budget.
Amount: Package including tech and a grant worth up to £1,000
Eligibility: You must be a new UK student (joining the University in September 2024) and studying any subject at undergraduate level.
There are a limited number of kits available, so we’re looking for students to share how this support will help them succeed at Middlesex.
To be eligible for a kit, you’ll need to:
The MDX Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential.
Amount: £2,000 per academic year (maximum of £6,000 total)
Eligibility: You must be a new UK student (joining the University in September 2024) and studying any subject at undergraduate level.
We are looking for future scholars who can showcase not only their academic talents, but also their potential to make a positive impact within their field.
You will strive for excellence in your studies with us and have a keen interest in expanding your personal and professional experiences.
As a scholar, you’ll be expected to achieve high grades at school or college, such as:
If you meet the above grade requirements and our full criteria on the registration form, you are eligible to apply.
MDX Travel Bursaries have been introduced to enable students to attend our in person Applicant Days in February or March. Travel bursaries are available as one off payments as a contribution to your travel costs.
Amount: £20
Eligibility: You must be a new UK student (with an offer to join the University in September 2024) and studying any subject at undergraduate level.
To be eligible for our Travel Bursaries, you must fall into one of the 3 criteria groups. Full t’s and c’s on the application form.
Claiming a travel bursary:
Travel bursaries can be claimed via reimbursement, so you will need to purchase your travel before receiving payment from us. No payments ahead of booking are available.
The process for which to claim a travel bursary is as follows:
Are you a new undergraduate student starting your course at Middlesex this year? Then you could be eligible to apply for The Professor Malcolm Sargeant Scholarship.
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.
This Scholarship is for the academic year 2023/2024 and is to the value of £2,000. It will be distributed in 3 instalments throughout the year and is available to a first year incoming undergraduate student starting their course in Sept/Oct 2023 and studying any subject at undergraduate level.
Amount: £2,000
Eligibility:
The deadline to apply for this Scholarship has now passed.
Amount: A free Southern Housing room in halls on the Middlesex University campus (Platt, Writtle or Usher) for one academic year
Eligibility: You must be a UK student, already living in social housing accommodation and have completed voluntary work in your local community.
Southern Housing is one of the largest housing associations in the UK providing over 90,000 people with a place to call home in 44,000 units of accommodation in London, the South East & the Midlands. They kindly provide The Southern Study4Success Award to one incoming undergraduate student, covering accommodation rent for the 40 week academic year in one of our halls of residence, Platt, Writtle or Usher.
Criteria for this award:
Priority will be given to those who have volunteered or worked in their local community, delivering a positive social impact for others.
The deadline to apply for this Award has now passed.
Find out more information on the Study4Success page.
Find out more about Middlesex University Halls of Residence.
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
When to apply
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.
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.
For more information about sports scholarships please email compsport@mdx.ac.uk or call +44 (0)208 411 5415.
The deadline to apply for these scholarships has now passed.
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We are revising our offer of financial support to ensure it best meets the current needs of students. Further announcements will be made on postgraduate awards in June.
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 degree and then for a PGR 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.
If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible for the Alumni Postgraduate Award then please Submit your Query online.
There are some instances when the alumni award will NOT be applicable:
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/EU 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.
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, 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
The Commonwealth Scholarship scheme is aimed specifically at students from disadvantaged backgrounds across the Commonwealth. By funding postgraduate studies in a range of different study formats, it helps to support innovators and leaders of the future. This historic award is the UK’s primary scholarship scheme focused on supporting British international development goals. It is designed to attract outstanding talent to UK universities whilst also supporting sustainable development overseas.
To apply please complete the application form on the Commonwealth Scholarship website.
Applications for this scholarship will reopen in December 2023
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.
Applications for this scholarship will reopen in September 2023
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
When to apply
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.
At Middlesex we are keen to get you on the right foot and enhance your potential with postgraduate study. Our postgraduate financial support pack is an opportunity to help you accelerate in your postgrad studies and get you the future you want.
Amount: package includes laptop, food and drink vouchers and a grant worth up to £1000.
Eligibility:
There are a limited number of packs available and will be on a first come first served basis Also you will need to be able to demonstrate how this package will make a positive difference to your postgraduate studies and help you get where you want to be.
Applications will reopen again in March 2024.
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.
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.
Find out more about the Living Costs Fund
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.
More information on how to apply
“I do not have enough words to express my appreciation for your incredible support during these difficult times we are facing. Thank you so very much for all your help and consideration. I can certainly say that this award will push me to succeed in my studies without any financial distress.” - Student on receiving financial support, January 2022
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.
In addition to the above awards, if you are a student with talent and potential, you may be eligible for either our Regional or International Merit Award, which rewards students with up to £2,000 towards course fees for all taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
We also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.
For more information about what's available to students from your country visit your country information page
