Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship
Become a Global Sustainability Leaders Scholar at the University of Reading
This exciting new undergraduate scholarship scheme is focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future. We will be offering up to 400 scholarships per year (300 in 2025), for high-achieving students from the UK and overseas.
Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions), for maintenance and living costs.
They will also receive access to opportunities including:
- developing knowledge and leadership skills relevant to addressing climate and nature issues
- engaging in cross-disciplinary learning and activities
- taking positive action for sustainability
- building relevant networks
- being part of a growing community of global sustainability leaders of the future
- dedicated careers support and the potential to enhance employability.
Winner of The Times and The Sunday Times Sustainable University of the Year 2025, the University of Reading is renowned for world-class research in climate change and its impacts on the environment and society. No matter your background or your subject of interest, we want to enable those who share our passion for building an environmentally sustainable world to lead positive change.
These scholarships provide a valuable opportunity for students who want to be empowered to make a genuine positive difference to help the planet.
How to get involved
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, you will need to:
- be a UK or international fee-paying student holding an offer for a University of Reading undergraduate programme in 2025/26
- achieve grades AAA or above in your A levels (or equivalent qualification) or AAB for students eligible for a contextualised offer
- successfully complete the scholarship application process for this scheme.
Full terms and conditions for the scholarship (PDF - 833KB).
Eligible offer holders will be contacted directly by the University with full details of the scheme, and invited to apply for the scholarship.
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