Lancaster University’s Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2026 Open

Big news for high-performing international students planning to begin their undergraduate journey in the UK in 2026. Lancaster University has officially opened its Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2026 cohort – International, a prestigious tuition fee reduction designed to reward outstanding academic achievement and early commitment. If Lancaster is your firm choice and your grades are strong, this opportunity can significantly lower your study costs—automatically.

What This Award Brings to the Table: Real Financial Relief?

This scholarship isn’t symbolic—it directly reduces your tuition fees and supports you throughout your degree.

• £3,000 tuition fee reduction per year of study
• Awarded for each year of an undergraduate programme
• Applied automatically as a fee discount, not cash reimbursement
• Designed exclusively for international undergraduate students entering in 2026

Who Lancaster Is Looking For: Academic Merit Meets Commitment

This award celebrates both excellence and intention. Lancaster wants students who perform exceptionally and clearly choose to be part of its academic community.

• Achieve A*AA or higher at A-level, or equivalent international qualifications
• Apply as an international fee-paying undergraduate student
• Make Lancaster University your firm UCAS choice
• Meet the academic conditions of your course offer

(Home-fee applicants are not eligible under this category but may qualify for a separate home scholarship.)

Applying Is Effortless: No Extra Forms, No Separate Deadlines

One of the most attractive features of this scholarship is its simplicity. There is no separate application process.

Once you apply for an undergraduate course at Lancaster University and meet the eligibility criteria, you are automatically assessed for the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International. If you qualify, the award is applied directly to your tuition fees.

Apply: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries/ug-excellence-scholarship-international/.

Extra Advantage: Can This Be Combined?

Yes—strategically.

If you are also eligible for the Undergraduate Regional Scholarship, you can combine it with this award. The scholarship may also stack with named departmental scholarships, where applicable. However, if you qualify for multiple international partnership discounts, Lancaster will apply only the highest-value award.