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Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship
Building the global sustainability leaders of the future

Delivering a sustainable future means action, not words. That’s why we’re investing in people like you – future leaders of a sustainable world.

We’re giving away 400 Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships to high-achieving students passionate about sustainability. Get specialised sustainability leadership training (in addition to your undergraduate degree) and £6,000 a year to support your living expenses as you learn.

Register your interest in the scholarship

How it works

You’ll need to be a University of Reading offer holder to apply to the scholarship.

1. Find your course and apply to the University of Reading

2. Achieve (or be predicted) AAA at A level (AAB for contextual offers) or equivalent

3. If eligible, you'll be invited to apply for the scholarship

4. Show your commitment to a sustaianable future in your application

5. Accept both your Reading and your scholarship offers.

Application timeline

Scholarships are awarded in March, June and September, so you can still apply if get higher grades than predicted or you apply to Reading through Clearing.

Register your interest in the scholarship

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Introducing one of the UK's largest ever sustainability-focused undergraduate scholarship programmes

Why choose Reading?

We're a research-intensive university and home to the triple-accredited Henley Business School. We work with governments, international agencies, businesses and charities to tackle global challenges.

But our main focus is you – with courses designed to develop the transferable skills employers are looking for and prepare you for what comes next.

Find our what makes the University of Reading so special

What makes this scholarship special?

Whatever your background or subject of interest, if you share our passion for environmental sustainability, we want to enable you to lead positive change and help build a sustainable future.

This isn't just about the money – you’ll be able to build relevant networks, connect with experts across a broad range of industries and sectors, and benefit from careers support to enhance your employability.

Demand for green skills is expected to double by 2050 and environmental stewardship has entered the list of top 10 fastest growing skills for the first time, with climate trends expected to drive an increased focus on this skill.

With our Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship, you can:

  • develop leadership skills needed to produce positive action for sustainability
  • meet and network with people already leading change
  • engage in cross-disciplinary learning and activities
  • be part of a growing community of global sustainability leaders of the future
  • get focused careers support and enhance your CV.

Take a closer look at the scholarship programme content

Global leaders in sustainability

The University of Reading is renowned for world-class research in climate change and its impact on the environment and society.

Whatever your background or subject of interest, if you share our passion for environmental sustainability, we want to enable you to lead positive change and help build a sustainable future.

Find out more about the University of Reading’s commitment to a sustainable future.

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Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Acting and Drama
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Digital Media and Communication
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Global Sustainable Development
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Foundation Pathways
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction Management
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Classics
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Dietetics
  • Digital Business
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teacher training
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Acting and Drama
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Cosmetics
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Digital Media and Communication
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Global Sustainable Development
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Foundation Pathways
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction Management
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2027/28 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2026/27 courses.

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