Scholarships at Universidad de Cranfield

We have a limited number of scholarships available for the next intake of full-time master's students. Funding opportunities are available to recognise academic success and enable you to enrol at Cranfield University to continue your studies as a postgraduate learner.

At a glance

• Funding value Variable by course and applicant.

• Suitable for Applicants from UK, EU, Rest of world.

• Deadline On going.

What it covers

The scholarship covers part of the tuition fee and the amount you can be awarded is at the discretion of the course team for the course you have applied for.

Who can apply

In order to be considered, you need to show both aptitude and ability for the subject you have applied for. Scholarships are available for full-time master's courses. Scholarship students will be required to assist with activities to promote the awards and Cranfield's work around sustainability and cleantech solutions, through blogs, social media and by providing testimonials.

If awarded this scholarship, the scholar will not be eligible for any other Cranfield scholarship which may have already been offered.

Introduction

Cranfield University’s School of Management is delighted to announce that we are able to offer generous scholarships of £10,000 for up to 6 students, who would like to join our fantastic triple-accredited business school during our new March 2025 intake.

Who is eligible?

• Cranfield Excellence Scholarships are available for eligible applicants to our full-time postgraduate taught Finance MSc and Strategic Marketing MSc programmes, offered on-campus through Cranfield School of Management for March 2025 entry, which you have accepted and paid your deposit.

• If you are currently studying towards your undergraduate qualification, you will still be considered for a Cranfield Excellence Scholarship. If offered a place, the scholarship will be subject to meeting the entry requirements of the course.

• This scholarship is not available to students currently completing their Cranfield Finance MSc or Strategic Marketing MSc.

Applicable courses

• Finance MSc

• Strategic Marketing MSc

Applications received by 2 December 2024 will be reviewed and successful scholarship recipients announced by 10 January 2025.

Our courses are designed in conjunction with industry to ensure they equip our students with the practical skills to develop long standing careers in their chosen sector. The applied nature of our courses, within the themes of Environment, Agrifood, Energy and Water, enables our students to gain hands-on experience using industrial scale facilities.

These scholarships provide you with the opportunity to study with us and take the next steps in achieving a successful sustainability focused global career.

At a glance

• Funding value 50% fee reduction (on full fee, full-time MSc course fee’s). One scholarship is available per eligible course.

• Suitable for Applicants from UK, Rest of world.

• Deadline 07 Apr 2025.

What it covers

50% reduction in full-time MSc course fees, equates to:

• UK: between £5,950 – £6,255, depending on the course fees.

• EU (direct applications) / International: between £9,000 – £13,955, depending on the course fees.

Who can apply

Full-time students, studying one of the eligible MScs.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and provide a maximum of 200 word supporting statement on why you should be considered for this scholarship and how you would use your MSc to help you develop a sustainability focused career. Scholarship students will be required to assist with activities to promote the awards and Cranfield’s work around sustainability and clean tech solutions, through blogs, social media and by providing testimonials.

Scholarships are available to students for postgraduate master's study in the area of manufacturing and materials. Funding opportunities are available to recognise academic success and enable you to enrol at Cranfield University to continue your studies as a postgraduate learner.

The Manufacturing and Materials Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based. You are required to prepare a statement to demonstrate both aptitude and ability for the subject.  

The Cranfield University Manufacturing and Materials master's programmes have helped to develop many management and technology leaders through the intense, 12-month learning that bring synergies between academia, industry and policy makers. Alumni are in senior positions across the world.

At a glance

• Funding value Variable awards toward tuition fees depending on course and applicant.

• Suitable for Applicants from UK, EU, Rest of world.

• Deadline 27 Jun 2025.

What it covers

Three levels of scholarships are available:

• Platinum: 40%+ of tuition fee.

• Gold: 20-39% of tuition fee.

• Silver: up to 19% of tuition fee.

At a glance

• Funding value 10%-15% for all international applicants 20% for all home fee-paying applicants.

• Suitable for Applicants from UK, Europe, Rest of world.

Introduction

Cranfield University’s School of Management offers generous and competitive scholarships of up to 20% to all students, who would like to join our fantastic triple-accredited business school.

We greatly value the experience and diversity of our thriving international community of students alongside our pool of UK based nationals. Our scholarships are designed to support and attract the best quality students from a wide range of countries both home and abroad, so that we can secure the best possible mix of individuals within our MSc cohorts in the next academic year.

Scholarship awards

Our Cranfield Merit Scholarships are designed to attract high quality students to our institution and therefore we have a scholarship scale to recognise those who demonstrate strong academic performance in line with our entry requirements.

Who is eligible?

• Awardees must be in possession of a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or international equivalent.

• If you are currently studying towards your qualification, you will still be considered for a Cranfield Merit Scholarship. If offered a place, the scholarship will be subject to meeting the entry requirements of the course.

• Cranfield Merit Scholarships are available for eligible applicants to all full-time postgraduate taught MSc degree programmes, offered on-campus through Cranfield School of Management for September 2025 entry, which you have accepted and paid your deposit.

• Applicants to the Full-time MBA programme are not eligible for these particular scholarships, however there is a large range of scholarship and funding opportunities available.

Eligible countries

We welcome applications from any country. All applicants with a first class and upper second class honours degree, or international equivalent will be automatically considered.

All Cranfield School of Management postgraduate taught full-time MSc offer holders who are nationals from the Americas, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey or Southeast and Northeast Asia, are invited to apply for one of our dedicated Cranfield School of Management Regional Scholarships, to enable you to come and study with us.

At a glance

Funding value 37 Scholarships equalling £430,000.

Suitable for Applicants from Americas, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), Southeast & Northeast Asia.

Funding provider(s) Cranfield School of Management.

Awarding the Cranfield School of Management Regional Scholarships.

• Scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction for full-time students.

• Our Cranfield School of Management Regional Scholarships are not available as a cash alternative.

• Scholarships are for September 2025 only.

• Scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis, and we cannot guarantee funding for the following entry year for applicants who defer their place.

Americas

• 15 individual £10,000 Scholarships.

• Applications open: 6 January 2025 / Applications close: 28 February 2025.

• 8 individual £10,000 scholarships awarded by: 21 March 2025.

• Applications open: 3 March 2025 / Applications close: 2 May 2025.

• 7 individual £10,000 scholarships awarded by: 23 May 2025.

Europe and Central Asia

• 6 individual £15,000 scholarships.

There are two opportunities to submit an application for these scholarships:

• Applications open soon / Applications close: 16 December 2024.

• 3 individual £15,000 scholarships awarded by: 31 January 2025.

• Applications open: 20 December 2024 / Applications close: 2 May 2025.

• 3 individual £15,000 scholarships awarded by: 23 May 2025.

Middle East, North Africa and Turkey

• 6 individual £15,000 scholarships.

There are two opportunities to submit an application for these scholarships:

• Applications open soon / Applications close: 17 January 2025.

• 3 individual £15,000 scholarships awarded by: 7 February 2025.

• Applications open: 3 February 2025 / Applications close: 30 April 2025.

• 3 individual £15,000 scholarships awarded by: 23 May 2025.

Southeast & Northeast Asia

• 10 individual £10,000 scholarships.

There are two opportunities to submit an application for these scholarships:

• Applications open soon / Applications close: 17 January 2025.

• 5 individual £10,000 Scholarships awarded by: 7 February 2025.

• Applications open: 3 February 2025 / Applications close: 30 April 2025.

• 5 individual £10,000 Scholarships awarded by: 19 May 2025.