- A Kennedy Scholarship typically covers the full costs of tuition and health insurance, and a means-tested bursary of up to $33,000 to cover living costs.
- A range of unique experiences, including a funded trip to Washington DC and the opportunity to apply for an additional grant of $2,500 to pay for summer vacation travel.
- The closing date for applications for a 2027/28 Kennedy Scholarship is 18 October 2026.
- The opportunity to study at two of the world’s finest universities regardless of your financial circumstances.
Check you meet the eligibility criteria. To apply you must be all of the following:
- A British citizen
- Ordinarily resident in the UK
- Wholly or mainly educated in the UK prior to university and (or will be) a graduate of a UK university.
- If you are a graduate applicant, you must have commenced your undergraduate studies at a UK university no earlier than 1 September 2017 and have since graduated with your first degree from a UK university. If you are studying for a first degree at a UK university and due to graduate in the academic year 2026-2027 you are also eligible.