Scholarships and bursaries - undergraduate and postgraduate
Even though the cost of living for students at the University of Sheffield is among the lowest in the country, you may still be able to benefit from the extra financial assistance that we can provide. We offer scholarships and bursaries to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.
Undergraduate scholarships
- Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarships (UK students)
The School of Computer Science is offering a number of Academic Achievement Scholarships to UK students starting an undergraduate degree in September 2025.
Scholarships of £1,000 will be awarded as a one-off payment to students who attain A level grades of A*A*A (or above), or equivalent, including an A* in Mathematics. For students achieving A*A*A* including A* in Mathematics, the award will be £1,500.
To be eligible for an academic achievement scholarship you must:
- attain A level grades of A*A*A (or above), or equivalent, including an A* in Mathematics.
- have made The University of Sheffield your first (firm) choice in the UCAS application process
- commence your undergraduate studies in the School of Computer Science in 2025
- apply to study a full-time undergraduate programme in the School of Computer Science
- be from the UK (not be classed as an international student for tuition fees purposes)
- be taking all prerequisite subjects for your selected degree
The scholarship will be paid automatically in October 2025. You do not need to apply.
Please contact our undergraduate admissions team if you have any questions: ug-compsci@sheffield.ac.uk
The University of Sheffield reserves the right to review and change scholarship provision.
- Undergraduate Computer Science Excellence Scholarship (international students)
Scholarships of up to £2,000 will be awarded as a one-off payment in recognition of academic excellence to overseas students starting an undergraduate degree in September 2025 in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield.
The scholarship amount awarded is dependent on academic achievement, qualification equivalent to A levels:
A*A*A - £1,000 including an A* in Mathematics
A*A*A* - £2,000 including an A* in Mathematics
The School will confirm equivalences.
To be eligible for an Excellence Scholarship you must:
- attain A level grades of A*A*A (or above), or equivalent, including an A* in Mathematics.
- make The University of Sheffield your first (firm) choice in the UCAS application process for 2025 entry
- commence your undergraduate studies in the School Computer Science in 2025
- apply to study a full-time undergraduate programme in the School of Computer Science
- be classed as an international student for tuition fee purposes
- be taking all prerequisite subjects for your selected degree
We will offer the scholarship in the form of a cash bursary at the start of your course should you be eligible. The scholarship amount is depended on your academic achievement please email the Undergraduate Admissions Team if you have any questions: ug-compsci@sheffield.ac.uk
Once in receipt of this scholarship, you will be awarded £1,000 each subsequent academic year subject to maintaining a 70% overall average mark in the previous academic year.
Candidates will not have to apply for these scholarships, as they are automatically awarded to all eligible students when they commence their studies in the School in October 2025
Further details:
- The scholarships will take the form of a cash bursary only.
- The scholarship will be awarded automatically in October – no application is required in the first or any subsequent years.
- Receipt of the scholarship in subsequent years of study is subject to you achieving 70% overall average mark in the previous academic year. The scholarship will be withdrawn if you fail to achieve 70% and it will not be reinstated in the following year.
- You will not receive the scholarship during any optional or compulsory study abroad periods or year in industry.
- Students taking the University of Sheffield International College pathway program are not eligible for the scholarship.
- The scholarship can be awarded in conjunction with other University of Sheffield scholarships as long as the individual does not become fully funded for tuition fee purposes, as a result of the sum of these awards.
The University of Sheffield reserves the right to review and change scholarship provision.
- Undergraduate Experience Sheffield Scholarship
The University is offering 150 Experience Sheffield Scholarships worth £3,600 each for home fee paying students starting their studies in September 2025.
These awards are entirely funded by donations from alumni (former students) and friends of the University from around the world.
- Undergraduate University Scholarships
The University offers a number of scholarships for undergraduate students.
- Undergraduate Sheffield Bursary Scheme
You might qualify for a bursary. You don't have to pay this money back unless your circumstances change.
Postgraduate scholarships
- Postgraduate scholarships
The University offers a number of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate students.
More information about postgraduate taught scholarship opportunities
- PhD funding
The University of Sheffield and the School of Computer Science offer a wide range of funding opportunities for PhD students.
PhD and MPhil fees
Find out how much your research degree will cost: University Tuition Fees
Funding
The University of Sheffield and the School of Computer Science offer a wide range of funding opportunities for PhD students.
- Research Grants: Most of our PhD students are supported by research grants held by individual academics or research groups.
- University and Faculty Scholarships: The University of Sheffield and the Faculty of Engineering offer a number of highly competitive scholarships.
- School Scholarships: Each year the School has funds to finance a number of full scholarships for UK applicants and a number of partial fee scholarships for non-UK applicants. Applicants wishing to apply for a departmental scholarship should discuss funding opportunities with their prospective supervisor.
- EPSRC Doctoral Training Grants: Each year the School of Computer Science offers a number of additional Doctoral Training Grants to top applicants. To apply you must contact potential supervisors to discuss a project. Your application must consist (1) of a complete application form submitted through university admissions, and (2) a project proposal that has been developed together with your supervisor, and has been submitted to our PhD administrator. Please check the EPSRC web site for eligibility and contact our Postgraduate research admissions office for further information.
- Other sources of funding: Many of our international PhD students are funded by governments or institutions of their home countries, or by international exchange programmes. We are happy to offer help and advice with such applications.
- Additional Support. The School of Computer Science can offer financial support, potentially in the form of reduced tuition fees, to top up existing financial support if there is a strong case. To apply, please contact our Postgraduate research admissions office.
Further funding information on offer to UK and international students can be found at:
- Alumni rewards
- Scholarships for Home students
- Scholarships for International students
- Postgraduate loans
Questions?
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Disclaimer: All details were correct at the time of publication and can be subject to change. The University of Sheffield reserves the right to review and change scholarship provision.