Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship

Overview

The Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship is a tuition fee reduction for international students from 14 specific countries who start a bachelor's degree at Lancaster University in 2026. If you are from one of the eligible countries and pay international fees, you are considered automatically when you apply, so there is no separate scholarship form to complete.

The award is worth £3,000 a year, and it repeats for each year of your undergraduate course rather than being a one-off payment. Over a typical three-year degree that adds up to a meaningful reduction in your total tuition bill. Because it comes off your fees directly, it lowers what you actually pay the university instead of arriving as separate spending money.

Lancaster runs this scheme to support strong applicants from particular regions, including parts of Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The main things in your control are choosing an eligible course, meeting the conditions of your offer, and getting your application in for 2026 entry. If you do that and you hold the right nationality or residence, the scholarship is applied for you.

Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Information
Funding Body	Lancaster University
Host Country	United Kingdom
Degree Levels	Bachelor's (undergraduate)
Value	£3,000 per year tuition fee reduction, for each year of study
Deadline	Automatically considered when you apply for 2026 entry; no separate deadline
Eligible Nationalities	Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Official Website	Lancaster Regional Scholarship page

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and Residence Requirements

You must be a national of, or hold permanent residence in, one of the 14 listed countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam. If your country is not on this list, this particular scholarship does not apply to you.

Fee Status Requirements

You need to be classified as an international (overseas) fee-paying undergraduate student. Students who qualify for home fee status are not the target of this award.

Academic and Entry Requirements

The scholarship is awarded when you meet the conditions of your offer, or when you accept an unconditional offer. So you still need to satisfy the academic entry requirements for your chosen Lancaster degree before the reduction takes effect.

Other Requirements

You must be starting your course in 2026. The award cannot be deferred to a later entry year and cannot be applied to repeated years of study, so plan to begin on schedule and progress normally.

What the Scholarship Covers

• A £3,000 tuition fee reduction for each year of your undergraduate degree.
• The reduction repeats every year of study, not just the first year.
• It is applied directly to your tuition fees, lowering the balance you owe.
• It can be combined with the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International or the International Study Centre Progression Scholarship.

This is a fee discount rather than a maintenance grant. It does not include living costs, accommodation, flights, or insurance, so budget for those separately. It also cannot be combined with most other Lancaster scholarships beyond the two named exceptions.

How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility. Confirm you are a national of, or permanent resident in, one of the 14 eligible countries and that you will pay international fees.
2. Choose a 2026 course. Select an eligible Lancaster University undergraduate degree starting in 2026.
3. Apply through the normal route. Submit your undergraduate application as usual; there is no separate scholarship form.
4. Meet your offer conditions. The award is confirmed once you meet the conditions of your offer or accept an unconditional offer.
5. See the reduction on your fees. Once confirmed, the £3,000 is applied to your tuition for each year of study.

Required Documents

You do not submit separate scholarship paperwork, but your undergraduate application should include the documents that confirm your eligibility and grades:

• Academic transcripts and certificates from your secondary or prior studies.
• Proof of nationality or permanent residence, such as a passport or residence document.
• Proof of English language ability, such as IELTS or an accepted equivalent, where required.
• Any course-specific items requested by your department, such as a personal statement or reference.

Key Dates & Deadlines

There is no separate scholarship deadline. You are considered automatically when you apply for 2026 entry, and the award is confirmed once you meet your offer conditions. Lancaster undergraduate courses typically start in the autumn, so apply in good time through the standard cycle, secure your offer, and complete your acceptance so the reduction is in place before you enrol.

Tips for a Strong Application

What helps

• Confirm early that your country and fee status make you eligible before you build a budget around the award.
• Apply in good time for 2026 entry so your offer is confirmed without a last-minute rush.
• Meet your offer conditions clearly, since the reduction depends on it.
• Keep proof of nationality or residence ready in case it is needed for fee-status checks.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the award stacks with every Lancaster scholarship; only the two named ones can be combined.
• Planning to defer your place, which makes you lose the award since it cannot be carried to a later year.
• Counting on the reduction for a repeated year of study, which is excluded.
• Treating the £3,000 as living-cost funding when it only reduces tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship?

It is an automatic £3,000-per-year tuition fee reduction for international undergraduate students from 14 eligible countries who start at Lancaster University in 2026.

Do I need to apply for the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship?

No. There is no separate application. Eligible students are identified automatically through their undergraduate application.

How much is the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship worth?

It is worth £3,000 each year, applied as a tuition fee reduction for every year of your undergraduate degree.

Is the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship a one-off or yearly?

It is yearly. The £3,000 reduction repeats for each year of study rather than applying only to your first year.

Who is eligible for the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship?

International fee-paying undergraduates who are nationals of, or permanent residents in, one of 14 countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam, starting in 2026.

What is the deadline for the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship?

There is no separate scholarship deadline. You are considered when you apply for 2026 entry, so apply early in the cycle.

Can the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship be combined with other scholarships?

It can be combined with the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International or the International Study Centre Progression Scholarship, but not with other Lancaster scholarships.

Can I defer the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship to a later year?

No. The award cannot be deferred to a future entry year and cannot be applied to repeated years of study.

Is the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship fully funded?

No. It is a partial tuition fee reduction, not full funding, and it does not cover living costs, accommodation, or travel.

How is the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship paid?

It is applied directly as a reduction to your tuition fees rather than paid to you as cash.

What documents do I need for the Lancaster Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship?

No separate scholarship documents are required, but your application should include transcripts, proof of nationality or residence, and English language evidence where needed.