UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships

Applications for the 2026 UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships are now open! This opportunity is designed to support students in developing their interests in animal welfare science through research or educational projects.

📖 About UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships

The UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships provide funding of up to £3,600 to enable students to carry out projects that contribute to the understanding and improvement of animal welfare. These projects can focus on various areas, including:

• Farm animals
• Zoo animals
• Pets
• Animals used in scientific research
• Animals in the wild

Key Details:

• Date Published: September 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2026
• Category: Postgraduate, Masters, Partial Scholarship, Grants
• Sponsor Organisation: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)

🎁 Benefits of the Scholarship

• Subsistence Allowance: £350 per week for the student (paid directly to the scholar).
• Project Expenses: £100 per week (paid to the host university/organisation).
• Project Duration: Typically 4 to 8 weeks, with support provided for up to 8 weeks. Projects can be completed at any time during the year of application, though they are often conducted between July and September.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an undergraduate or MSc student interested in conducting a project in animal welfare.
• Be enrolled at a UFAW LINK university/institute or supervised by someone at a UFAW LINK university/institute.
• Projects can be conducted anywhere in the world, but if the study location is outside the student's enrolled university/institute, confirmation from the study host is required.
• PhD students are NOT eligible to apply.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

• The scholarship opens for applications every September/October, with a closing date of February 28 the following year.
• Applications must be submitted by completing the Animal Welfare Student Scholarship application form online.

📅 Application Deadline

• February 28, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the scholarship on the UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships page.
• Apply directly via the UFAW Application Form.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students passionate about animal welfare to contribute to meaningful research and make a difference in the field. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Student Scholarships consist of £350 per week subsistence allowance for the Scholar (paid to the student directly) plus £100 per week project expenses (paid to the host university/organisation).
• Although typically completed during July-September, projects may be carried out at any time during the year of application and usually last 4 to 8 weeks. Support is provided for up to 8 weeks, although projects themselves may be longer than this.