The University of Reading recently named University of the Year for Scholarships and Bursaries is officially accepting applications for its prestigious Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship (GSLS) for the 2026/2027 academic session. This major initiative is designed to build a global community of future trailblazers, providing critical financial support to high-achieving students across all disciplines who are passionate about environmental and climate action.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Institution | University of Reading |
| Study Location | Study in United Kingdom |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | Admission offer in the University of Reading |
| Scholarship Category | Undergraduate Scholarships |
| Reward | Full Scholarship | £24,000 Grants |
| Application Closing Date | 3rd September, 2026 |
Benefits of the Scholarship
This competitive scholarship offers a reliable financial foundation throughout your undergraduate journey:
- Full tuition fee
- £6,000 annually paid directly to the student to cover rent, food, transport, and personal living costs.
- Guaranteed funding for up to 4 years of full-time study (subject to satisfactory academic progress).
- Direct access to faculty experts, industry leaders, and targeted career placement support in green sectors.
- Full integration into a highly select peer network of international climate innovators and changemakers.
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Responsibilities
Scholars are expected to actively engage with the university’s sustainability community. Primary expectations include:
- Participating in cross-disciplinary learning, specialized knowledge-building sessions, and action-based environmental projects.
- Contributing actively to the University of Reading’s campus-wide green and climate initiatives.
- Serving as an influential student voice and ambassador for global climate advocacy.
- Attending exclusive cohort networking events, industry panels, and academic symposiums.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be invited and considered for the award:
- Must hold a current offer of admission for a full-time undergraduate course at the University of Reading starting in the 2026/27 session.
- Must be on track to achieve outstanding final marks typically a minimum equivalent of AAA at A-Level
- Open to all specialisms and faculties. Leadership isn’t limited to science; students from business, arts, humanities, and engineering are highly encouraged to apply.
- Proven history of engagement in environmental protection, volunteering, or community based sustainability projects.
Required Documents
The selection process relies on an invitation-only online portal. While standard transcripts are pulled from your primary university application, the separate scholarship application requires:
- The Online GSLS Application Form
- Sustainability Statements
- Note: Supplementary external documents, reference letters, or CV uploads are not accepted via this specific form.
How to Apply University of Reading Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship 2026
This scholarship operates on an invitation only model, bypassing the open public portal. You cannot apply without an official academic offer first:
- Click on the application button below to Visit the Official Portal
- Apply for an offer to study an undergraduate program at the University of Reading.
- Eligible applicants who accept an offer through Clearing will be invited to apply for this scholarship.
- If you are already a University of Reading offer holder, but you receive higher grades than predicted, or if we didn’t originally receive your predicted grades, you will also be invited to apply for the scholarship if you are eligible.
- Apply before deadline, and we will contact you soon afterwards to let you know if you’ve been successful.
- Before Tranche Deadlines, Fill out the targeted sustainability questions thoroughly.
- Submit your form before the upcoming evaluation target dates: June 12, 2026 or the final clearing deadline on September 3, 2026.
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