Lancaster University Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship - Home

The Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship Home is a 3,000 award for high-achieving home applicants who make Lancaster University their firm UCAS choice for entry in 2026. The scholarship recognises outstanding entry grades and commitment to joining Lancaster by placing the university as the firm choice.

The award is available across all full-time undergraduate degree programmes offered fully on campus at Lancaster Universitys Bailrigg campus. Eligibility is based on academic grades: applicants must achieve A*AA or above at A level (or an equivalent alternative qualification) and hold at least five GCSEs at grade A/7 or above.

Applicants must be Home fee-paying and apply as full-time students. International fee-paying applicants are directed to a separate International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship. There is no separate application process: eligible students are identified automatically through their university application, provided they make Lancaster their firm choice.

The 3,000 award is paid in two equal instalments during the recipients first year of study. The scholarship may be combined with the Lancaster Bursary and other departmental awards where applicable.