Finalists: Take your next step at Kent – postgraduate scholarships up to £5,000 available

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As you start thinking about what’s next after graduation, staying on at Kent for postgraduate study could be a great move.  

You already know the campuses, the community, and the support on offer — making the transition into postgrad study smoother and more familiar. You’ll be able to specialise in your subject, work closely with expert academics and have access to professional careers guidance and support.  

To help make postgraduate study more affordable, we have exclusive scholarships of up to £5,000, so you can invest in your future while continuing your journey at a university that’s committed to your success. 

  • Ambition Scholarships for 2026 University of Kent graduates£1,500 towards the cost of tuition fees for 40 UK students, and £3,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for 20 overseas students. More details and how to apply
  • The BAME in Higher Education Ambition Scholarship for 2026 University of Kent graduates£5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for full time UK students (£2,500 per year for part time UK students) who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic. We recognise that the term ‘BAME’ does not fully capture the wide range and complexity of identities within the UK. In this context, we use ‘BAME’ to refer to racial groups that are underrepresented in Higher Education, which is the focus of this scholarship. More details and how to apply
  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for 2026 University of Kent graduates£5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for full-time UK students (£2,500 per year will be available for part time UK students) to continue to Master’s study at any of Kent’s locations. More details and how to apply 

Want to find out more? Our next postgraduate open event is coming up next week! Join us on Wednesday 18 February in the Sibson building, Canterbury campus to explore your course options, meet academic staff, and see what life as a postgrad at Kent is really like. Book your place