# UK university scholarship announcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-university-scholarship-announcements > Updated: 2026-09-02T12:50:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4. Various United Kingdom universities and foundations have announced scholarship and funding opportunities for upcoming academic cycles. Initial announcements included the University of Sussex offering Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for September 2027 entry, targeting students from low-income or fragile states. Additionally, Leeds University Business School introduced PhD Excellence Scholarships for the 2026-27 session, covering academic fees and maintenance grants for researchers in the Marketing Department. Regarding the 2027/28 academic year, the University of Edinburgh’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers fully funded postgraduate scholarships for African students aged 35 or under. These awards cover selected on-campus Master’s programmes as well as online Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma programmes, with a focus on leadership and climate crisis mitigation. Applicants are required to attend a mandatory virtual information session between 15 and 24 September 2026, ahead of the 19 November 2026 application deadline. The University of East Anglia continues to provide diverse undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD scholarships, including the Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship, the UEA-CSC PhD Studentships, and the 60th Anniversary Scholarship. Further postgraduate opportunities for 2027 include the Martingale Foundation Scholarship, which provides full tuition, research funding, and a tax-free living stipend for talented students from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the Marshall Scholarship remains available for United States citizens. New developments include the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026. Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council, this program provides fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees at HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan. It targets women facing financial, social, or geographical barriers, and the application deadline has been extended to 15 September 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Scholarship programs announced for students in Pakistan and the UK New scholarship programs have opened, including the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for women in Pakistan and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh for African students. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scholarship-programs-announced-for-students-in-pakistan-and-the-uk ### 2026-08-24: UK postgraduate scholarship opportunities announced for 2027 Fully funded postgraduate scholarship opportunities, including the Martingale Foundation and Marshall Scholarships, are available for students pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in the United Kingdom. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-postgraduate-scholarship-opportunities-announced-for-2027 ### 2026-08-21: UK universities announce scholarship opportunities for 2027 UK universities, including the University of Edinburgh and the University of East Anglia, have announced various scholarship opportunities for the 2027 academic year. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-universities-announce-scholarship-opportunities-for-2027 ### 2026-08-11: UK universities announce PhD scholarship opportunities UK universities are offering doctoral funding: the University of Sussex provides fully funded Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for 2027, while Leeds University Business School offers excellence scholarships for 20 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-universities-announce-phd-scholarship-opportunities --- Cite as: UK university scholarship announcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-university-scholarship-announcements