The Visa Scholarship Programme 2026 is an undergraduate scholarship designed to support students from underrepresented and socially disadvantaged backgrounds studying in the United Kingdom.
Delivered in partnership with The Windsor Fellowship, the programme provides annual tuition support, mentoring, career development opportunities, and access to Visa’s professional network.
Visa Scholarship Programme Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Organization: Visa (in partnership with The Windsor Fellowship)
- Study Level: Bachelor’s
- Eligible Countries: Applicants eligible for UK Home Fee status
- Scholarship Type: Partially Funded
- Award Value: Up to £9,535 per year
- Application Deadline: 2 August 2026
About the Visa Scholarship Programme
The Visa Scholarship Programme was established to promote equal access to higher education by supporting students from underrepresented and financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
The scholarship is open to students enrolling in full-time undergraduate degree programmes at accredited UK universities. In addition to financial support, scholars benefit from mentoring, leadership development, networking opportunities, and potential internship opportunities with Visa.
The programme aims to help students develop the academic, technical, and professional skills needed for successful careers.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Tuition fee support of up to £9,535 per year for up to three years.
- Ongoing mentoring and pastoral support from The Windsor Fellowship.
- Professional and leadership development training.
- Career development opportunities.
- Access to networking events with Visa employees.
- Coaching and mentoring throughout the degree programme.
- Opportunities to apply for paid summer internships and work experience with Visa.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be applying for or intending to enrol as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited UK university.
- Apply for a degree in one of the following areas:
- Computer Science.
- Information Science.
- Cybersecurity.
- Engineering.
- Mathematics.
- Business-related disciplines such as Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, International Business, or related fields.
- Have applied through UCAS for entry into a full-time three-year undergraduate programme for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be eligible to study and work in the United Kingdom.
- Qualify for Home Fee status.
- Demonstrate financial need, with a combined household income below £50,000 per year.
- Be receiving, have previously received, or have been eligible for support such as:
- Free School Meals.
- Pupil Premium.
- Education Maintenance Allowance.
- 16–19 Bursary.
- Be applying for their first undergraduate degree.
Scholarship Conditions
Successful applicants may be required to:
- Participate in mentoring and coaching activities.
- Attend leadership and professional development sessions.
- Complete assessment activities during the selection process.
- Remain enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout the scholarship period.
How to Apply
To apply for the Visa Scholarship Programme:
- Visit the official Visa Scholarship Programme application portal.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Submit the required financial information form and supporting documents.
- Complete the Visa online assessment test.
- If shortlisted, attend a virtual assessment centre hosted by The Windsor Fellowship, including a presentation and interview.
- Attend the final virtual interview with the Visa recruitment team.
- Successful applicants will be notified after the selection process.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the official Visa Scholarship Programme FAQs before submitting their application. Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered.