About the Visa Scholarship Programme

We have created the Visa Scholarship Programme, in partnership with the Windsor Fellowship, as part of our ongoing commitment to this belief.

​The programme is designed to support students from underrepresented and socially disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their full potential. This opportunity is open to eligible students who are applying or intending to enrol as a full-time undergraduate in any accredited university in the UK. You’ll receive a scholarship of up to £9535 per year to help pay for your tuition fees and an ongoing programme of support throughout your academic study.

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with experienced Visa employees through our scholar coaching/ mentoring programmes.

The Programmme

  • Windsor Fellowship support
    As a partner with Visa, we will provide you with pastoral and interview support from the point of application.
  • Financial support
    You’ll receive support for your course fees, up to a value of £9535 per year, up to three years, in tuition scholarships.
  • Skills building
    Grow key technical, professional and leadership skills through training and development opportunities.
  • Career development
    Gain exposure to career growth activities to help prepare for post-graduation careers.
  • Work Experience
    During the summer there will be options to get work experience and engage with Visa, including the opportunity to apply for a paid internship where you can learn new skills, collaborate and find a community of like-minded students.

​Who can apply?

All the following must apply to be eligible for consideration:​

  • Applied to study an undergraduate degree in a STEM-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or Maths) or Business (e.g.,HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales, International Business, or related majors).
  • Applied to UCAS to enrol on a full-time three-year undergraduate degree at any accredited university in the UK for 2026-2027 entry.
  • Eligible to work and study in the UK and qualify under ‘Home Fee’ status.
  • Demonstrate a financial need (combined household income of less than £50k per year).
  • Be in receipt of, or have previously received or have been eligible for, free school meals, pupil premium, education maintenance allowance and/or 16 to 19 bursaries.
  • This will be your first degree

​How to Apply

We recommend all candidates carefully read the Visa Scholarship FAQ 2026 document before you start the application form.

Applications open from now until 2nd August 2026. Incomplete and ineligible applications will not be processed.

Stage 1 – Complete the online application form with the financial information form and a Visa online Assessment Test.

Stage 2 – Successful candidates will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre with the Windsor Fellowship consisting of a presentation and interview.

Stage 3 – Final stage virtual interview with the Visa team

Stage 4 – Visa to select and inform successful Scholars.

​If you have any other questions about the programme please email: visascholarship@windsor-fellowship.org