by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked this London Met USA scholarship guide against London Metropolitan University’s official scholarship pages.
Update: London Metropolitan University’s USA International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship (£4,000 for January 2026) is no longer listed. For September 2026, January 2027 and May 2027 entry, London Met now offers automatic Bright Futures scholarships: £5,500 (five thousand five hundred pounds) for US citizens, and £5,000 (five thousand pounds) for all other international-fee students.
London Met USA scholarship and international awards at a glance
| Scholarship | Value | Who |
|---|---|---|
| USA Bright Futures | £5,500 off year-one fees | US citizens, undergraduate or postgraduate |
| International Bright Futures | £5,000 | All international-fee students, including those from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya |
| South Asia scholarship | £5,000 | Citizens of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka |
All three are automatic, so you don’t need a separate application. None of them can be combined with other London Met scholarships, though International Bright Futures can be combined with the Prompt Payment Discount.
London Met USA scholarship and other awards: conditions to know
- The South Asia scholarship requires a deposit of at least £4,000, or £8,000 for Pakistan.
- Its last listed deadline was 4 August 2026, so check the January 2027 dates directly with the university.
- The USA page doesn’t give a deadline date, and its deferral and postgraduate renewal rules aren’t clear.
Worked example
Jordan, a US citizen, starts a London Met Masters in January 2027. He gets £5,500 off his first-year fees automatically. Amaka from Abuja starting the same month gets the International Bright Futures award of £5,000. Neither can add another London Met scholarship. For visa planning, see our UK student visa requirements guide.
London Met fees and what the scholarships cover
For 2026/27, London Met lists international undergraduate fees from £19,500 (nineteen thousand five hundred pounds) and postgraduate fees from £20,000 (twenty thousand pounds). Exact fees depend on the course and intake.
| Award | Value | First-year fee left (from £20,000 PG) |
|---|---|---|
| USA Bright Futures | £5,500 | £14,500 |
| International Bright Futures | £5,000 | £15,000 |
| South Asia scholarship | £5,000 | £15,000 |
For US undergraduates, the London Met USA scholarship renews each year, up to £22,000 over a four-year course.
Deposit and English requirements
- Deposit: at least £4,000. South Asia scholarship students from Pakistan pay £8,000. US students funded by US Financial Aid can get a deposit waiver.
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component, for most courses.
Budget for the visa too. Our UK student visa costs guide explains what you’ll pay.
Checklist before you apply to London Met
- Confirm your fee status is overseas and that you’ll study full-time.
- Check which award fits you: USA, South Asia or International Bright Futures. You get only one.
- Prepare the deposit: at least £4,000, or £8,000 if you’re from Pakistan on the South Asia award.
- Book IELTS early and aim for 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each part.
- Pick your intake: September, January or May.
Frequently asked questions
Is the old London Met USA scholarship still available?
No. It’s no longer listed; the USA Bright Futures scholarship is the current award for US citizens.
Do I need to apply for London Met scholarships?
No. Bright Futures and South Asia scholarships are automatic.
Does the USA Bright Futures award renew each year?
For undergraduates, yes. It’s worth up to £22,000 over a four-year course.
Official sources
- London Met – USA Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Met – International Bright Futures Scholarship
- London Met – South Asia scholarships
- Official page – London Met international FAQs
- Official page – London Met postgraduate English requirements
Terms change. Always confirm on London Met’s official pages before you apply.
