University Scholarship 2026-27 – Calendar

Key dates

20 June 2026CLOSING DATE – Scholarship Continuation Applications for 2026/27 academic year
15 September 2026OPENING DATE – New Scholarship Nominations for 2027/28 academic year
15 January 2027CLOSING DATE – New Scholarship Nominations from School Heads

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6 June 2026UK-based scholars & alumni gathering in Reigate
14 June 2026Updated Final Scholar Target Sheets from Scholars to Beacon – SUBMISSION 4
30 June 2026Deadline for submission of 2026 Citizenship Project Proposals
6 September 2026Deadline for submission of 2026 Citizenship Project Videos
12 September 2026Scholars 2026 Citizenship Project Videos e-Review
15 September 2026OPENING DATE – NEW Scholarship Nominations for 2027/28 academic year
5 October 2026Module 16 ‘Influencing Skills’ opens
10 October 2026Welcome Baraza – new starters plus invited scholars
18 October 2026Scholar Target Sheets (with new targets) from scholars to Beacon – SUBMISSION 1
24 October 2026Scholars Leadership e-Workshop – Module 16 ‘Influencing Skills’ 
2 November 2026Module 17 ‘Resolving Conflict & Rebuilding Trust’ opens 
21 November 2026Scholars Leadership e-Workshop – Module 17 ‘Resolving Conflict & Rebuilding Trust’
6 December 2026Window opens for updated scholar Target Sheets from scholars to Beacon – SUBMISSION 2
29 December 2026Module 18 ‘Managing Difficult Situations’ opens
15 January 2027CLOSING DATE – New Scholarship Nominations from School Heads
17 January 2027Deadline for approvals of  Scholar Target Sheets SUBMISSION 2
23 January 2027Scholars Leadership e-Workshop – Module 18 ‘Managing Difficult Situations’
1 February 2027Module 19 ‘Skilful Negotiation’ opens 
10 February 2027CLOSING DATE – New Scholarship Applications
20 February 2027Scholars Leadership e-Workshop – Module 19 ‘Skilful Negotiation’
14 March 2027Book Reviews from Scholars to Beacon Changemakers Portal
14 March 2027Window opens for updated Scholar Target Sheets from Scholars to Beacon – SUBMISSION 3
15 -18 March 2027Assessments for New University Scholarships – not LSE or Imperial
15 March 2027Module 20 ‘Personality, Intelligence & Fit’ opens
20 March 2027e-Assessment workshop (NEW Candidates only – including LSE and Imperial)
10 April 2027Scholars Leadership e-Workshop – Module 20 ‘Personality, Intelligence & Fit’
19-20 April 2027Assessments for New University Scholarships – LSE and Imperial
19 April 2027Deadline for approvals of Scholar Target Sheets – SUBMISSION 3
12 June 2027UK-based scholars & alumni gathering in Reigate/Leavers’ Baraza
13 June 2027Updated final scholar Target Sheets from scholars to BET – SUBMISSION 4
20 June 2027CLOSING DATE – Scholarship Continuation Applications for 2026/27 academic year
30 June 2027Deadline for submission of 2027 Citizenship Project Proposals
1 September 2027OPENING DATE – NEW Scholarship Applications for 2027/28 academic year
5 September 2027Deadline for submission of 2027 Citizenship Project Videos
11 September 2027Scholars 2027 Citizenship Project Videos e-Review

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