Scholarships and fees

New Course Discount

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for new one year full-time postgraduate taught masters courses starting in January and September 2012. 

Value: £1000

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration: no additional application is required.

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to international students (non-EU and non-UK) registering on one of the following:



Azerbaijan £1000 Fee Discount for M.Litt in Tourism, Heritage and Development

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for the M.Litt in Tourism, Heritage and Development  which is a one year full-time postgraduate taught masters courses starting in September 2012.

Value: £1000

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration: no additional application is required.

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to students from Azerbaijan registering for the M.Litt in tourism, Heritage and Development


Banco De Mexico – FIDERH Fee Discount

http://www.fiderh.org.mx/

Description: The Mexican National Bank (Banco de México) provides special loans for students who wish to undertake a programme of postgraduate study. The University of Glasgow in partnership with Bank of Mexico FIDERH is offering a fee discount to holders of a Bank of Mexico FIDERH loan.

Value: 15% discount on the international tuition fees for all one year full-time postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses.

Eligibility: Available to all Mexican students with a Bank of Mexico loan registering for a new course for 2012/13.

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration, no additional application is required.

Contact Details:
Rory McDiarmid
Email: rory.mcdiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk

 


Carnegie-Cameron Bursaries

Description: The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland have awarded the University of Glasgow with 9 bursaries for academic session 2011-12

Eligibility: Applicants must be Scottish by birth, descent (at least one parent born in Scotland) or have been continuously resident in Scotland for a period of at least three years for the purpose of secondary or tertiary education. Bursaries are awarded for Postgraduate taught studies on the basis of overall assessment of merit of the candidate, including financial circumstances. While the most promising candidates will normally have a first-class honours degree or equivalent, this is not essential.

Value: £3400

Deadline: Closed for 2011.



Chevening Scholarships

http://www.chevening.com

Information: The aim of the award is to bring to the UK present and future leaders and decision-makers. Awards are presented annually and candidates are selected overseas by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council. They are usually advertised locally in those countries where the awards are offered. For further details contact the British Council, British Embassy or British High Commission in your own country. Awards are usually made for:

  • Postgraduate diplomas
  • Masters programmes

which last up to one year.

Value: All or part of overall costs.

Eligibility: Most Scholarships are for one year Masters courses or equivalent. Shared funding scholarship arrangements with commercial companies, universities, trusts, foundations and other appropriate organisations are an important part of the programme. These scholarships are offered to more than 150 countries for students to study in the UK. The British Council on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office administers candidates for British Chevening Scholarships.

Contact Details:
For application enquiries, contact the The British Council in your country, or contact their information Centre:

Tel: +44 (0)161 957 7755
Fax: +44 (0)161 957 7762
E-mail: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org


Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Description: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID) and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK. Shared Scholarships are offered on an annual basis for Master’s study only.

Value: The scholarship will cover the full tuition and a monthly stipend including air fares to and from the UK, a grant up to £225 to cover thesis costs, and a grant up to £200 for study travel.

Eligibility: Candidates are normally expected to meet the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship criteria. To be considered by the University of Glasgow, applicants must hold an offer of a place for the one of the programmes listed below before 30 April 2012. Applicants must also upload a transcript to date, 2 academic references and a personal statement detailing how they will benefit from the scholarship with their application.

There are 10 programmes eligible for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships:

How to apply: Applications to the scholarships should be submitted via the CSC’s Electronic application System (EAS) before 30 April 2012.

Further information is available on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

Contact Details:
Celine Reynaud
Email: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme

Information: Commonwealth Scholarships are available each year to fund Commonwealth citizens' study in the UK for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. A range of scholarships are available for citizens of Commonwealth countries other than the UK. Further information is available on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

How to apply: Application is made through the nominating agency (frequently the Education Ministry/Government Department or similar) of the applicant's home country. The nominating agency selects the best applications and forwards these to the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission. Please check out the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website above for individual countries' eligibility criteria and deadlines for application.

 


Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Russian, Central & East European Studies (IMRCEES) Scholarships

Description: The IMRCEES offers you the unique opportunity to combine a year of study in Glasgow in the UK with a year studying overseas (in English) at one of our renowned partner institutions and leads to the award of a double degree. It is recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with the skills to address the myriad of socio-economic and political/security challenges of the 21st century in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and its near/abroad neighbourhood.

Value: There are two different forms of scholarships, Category A (non-European applicants) and Category B (European applicants). The scholarships' terms depend on the student's country of origin/residence and main academic and/or professional activity.

Scholarship students will receive a fee waiver to cover the difference between the Erasmus Mundus scholarship contribution to participation costs and the actual participation costs. For Category A scholarship students this amounts to a fee waiver of €500 per semester and Category B scholarship students will receive a fee waiver of €250 per semester. The participation costs cover all tuition fees and health insurance; they do not include accommodation as well as other living expenses and travel.

Eligibility: The IMRCEES programme offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships to students from around the world.

How to apply: Applicants must apply online and submit the necessary supporting documentation with the online application. 
To apply visit: www.glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/howtoapply/applyonline/

Contact details:
Maggie Baister
Maggie.Baister@glasgow.ac.uk


Fulbright Commission

Information: Established in 1946, the Fulbright Scholarship program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.

Approximately 20 Fulbright Scholarships are awarded each year to US graduates, regardless of age or subject, to study outside the USA.

These awards are made on a competitive basis and are for the academic year of nine months. However, students on a 12 month taught Masters degree may be eligible to receive a three month extension. Awards are available for lecturing or advanced research for a minimum of three months. Fellowships are offered for research librarians and academic administrators to spend three months gaining experience in the UK. Arts fellowships and professional fellowships are awarded to individuals in a variety of fields to enable them to spend a period of six to nine months in the UK. The Fulbright Commission promotes educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the United Kingdom in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between the two countries. Fulbright makes awards through open competition to:

  • outstanding graduates who demonstrate leadership qualities
  • potential leaders of professional, academic and artistic excellence who are recognised in their field.

Value: The awards cover fares, tuition fees, maintenance, books and incidental expenses.

Eligibility: Awards are made US graduate students for pre-doctoral study in the UK. Minimum grade point average: 3.5. Priority will be given to those students who completed their first degree within the last five years. Students can follow a taught course, carry out doctoral research for a US PhD, or spend a year in independent study related to their career.

How to apply
For information about how to apply, further details on eligibility criteria and the value of the scholarships, contact the Institute of International Education.

Contact Details:
Institute of International Education (IIE)
809 United Nations Plaza
New York
NY 10017-3580
USA

Website: http://www.iie.org/fulbright

The Fulbright Commission
62 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LS

Tel: 020 7404 6880
Fax: 020 7404 6834
Website: http://www.fulbright.co.uk


Glasgow Alumni Scholarship

Description: As a University of Glasgow student you’re already improving your chances of getting a foot on the career ladder you want - most of our new graduates either start work or go onto further study within a year. By studying for a postgraduate taught degree you will expand your skills, knowledge and experience for your future career. Opportunities span full-time, part-time and distance learning, allowing you the opportunity to learn from our world-leading scholars.

Value: A reduction of 10% in the fee for postgraduate taught programmes.*

Eligibility: Glasgow Graduates’ Scholarships are available to all Alumni of the University of Glasgow (including Junior Year Abroad and Exchange Students) who wish to continue with Postgraduate studies. The scholarships are open to students who are fully self-funded and students can only be in receipt of one scholarship at a time. Part-time scholarships will be valid for the expected length of the programme.

* This offer excludes continuing professional development (CPD) courses, all clinical courses and the Diploma in Legal Practice

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


GU68 Engineers Trust

http://www.guengtrust.org.uk/

Description: The GU 1968 Engineers Trust was established by the 1968 Engineering Graduates of Glasgow University for the purposes of the advancement of education and, in particular, for the provision of benefit to or for students studying Engineering at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

Value: The value of any Award is likely to be between £250 and £500.

Eligibility: Each year, the Trust invites written applications from, or on behalf of, candidates in any Engineering discipline for Awards to help to meet extraordinary costs associated with projects which can demonstrate a contribution to Engineering research or practice. The Trust can also consider applications to provide assistance to students with special financial needs.

Deadline: 31 January

How to apply: Applications should be sent to the Secretary of the Trust via the online application form on website.


HSBC Chevening Scholarships - India

Description: The HSBC Chevening Scholarships replaces the HSBC Scholarships Programme which was discontinued in 2010. The new arrangement offers three scholarships to Indian nationals wishing to pursue a one-year postgraduate Masters programme at any UK University preferably in subjects related to finance, economics and environmental studies.

Value: Each scholarship covers full programme fees, Accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 12 months, return airfare, Student visa (for study visit).

How to apply: www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarship-chevening-joint-programmes.htm.

Deadline: 28 February 2012 before 12.00 PM (IST).

Eligibility: Available to Indian nationals wishing to pursue a one-year postgraduate Masters programme at any UK University preferably in subjects related to finance, economics and environmental studies..


Kazakhstan £2,000 Fee Discount for School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Dumfries Campus)

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for the following one year full-time postgraduate taught masters programmes offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies starting in September 2012:

MSc Applied Carbon Management
MLitt Environment, Culture & Communication
MSc Environmental Science, Technology & Society
MLitt Tourism, Heritage & Development

Value: £2,000

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration. No additional application is required.

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to students from Kazakhstan registering for the above one year full-time postgraduate taught masters programmes offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies starting in September 2012. The discount cannot be combined with other Scholarships offered by the University of Glasgow


Muscatelli Scholarships – School of Life Sciences

Description: 4 Muscatelli Scholarships are available in the School of Life Sciences for students beginning their studies in September 2011. Awards will be in the form of a £2,000 tuition fee discount for a one-year postgraduate taught (MRes, MSc) programme in Biology in 2011/12.

Eligibility: Candidates must have an outstanding academic record and be non-UK/non-EU nationals.

Value: £2,000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Deadline: All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for these scholarships


Santander Scholarships

Description: The University of Glasgow-Santander Scholarship offers awards of £5000 as a tuition fee discount for our one year postgraduate taught programmes for 2012/13.

Eligibility: Candidates must be citizens of the 12 countries in the Santander scheme; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, Portugal and USA. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic ability and the quality of their personal statement.

Value: £5000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Deadline: 30 April 2012

Apply: To apply, please download our Santander application form  and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


School of Law - EEA Scholarship

Description: The School of Law offers a discount to the international fees charged to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree.

Value: £2,500

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration. No additional application is required.

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals registering to study an LLM degree.


School of Law - Special Scholarship for Swiss Nationals

Description: The School of Law offers a discount to the international fees charged to applicants from Switzerland, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree.

Value: 10% of international fees

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration: no additional application is required.

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to applicants from Switzerland charged international fees and registering to study an LLM degree.


School of Law - Thommessen Scholarships

Description: Two scholarships are available each year to students studying at the Universities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø and wishing to complete the International Competition Law and Policy LLM at the University of Glasgow. The scholarship is paid at the commencement of the University year each autumn.

Value: NOK 30,000

How to apply: Send a CV and statement of academic results to HR Consultant, Anne Bogen, by email at: anb@thommessen.no.

Contact: anb@thommessen.no

Eligibility: Available to students studying at the Universities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø registering to complete the International Competition Law and Policy LLM at the University of Glasgow. Candidates must have accepted an offer to study at the University of Glasgow.


Scotland's Saltire Scholarships

Description: Gain an internationally recognised qualification and take your career to new heights.This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland. Awards are available for full time graduate study. Courses must be masters programmes, and can be either taught or research.

Value: The scholarship is a total of £2000 (British pounds) towards the cost tuition fees.

Eligibility: This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to citizens from USA, Canada, the Republic of China or India. Only applicants with a very good undergraduate degree will be considered (3.2 GPA or equivalent) and students wishing to apply for this scholarship should have already received either a Conditional or Unconditional offer from the University of Glasgow and be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living and remaining tuition fees. The scholarships are not available to US students who have already completed their undergraduate studies at an institution in Scotland. The course must be full time and delivered in Scotland and not online or by distance learning.

For further information, including application deadline and how to apply, visit:

http://www.talentscotland.com/Students/Study/Scholarships/Saltire-Scholarships.aspx


Sir Fitzroy Maclean Memorial Scholarship

Information: Lasting memorial to the distinguished career of Sir Fitzroy Maclean, diplomat, soldier, politician, traveller and writer. Designed to encourage a desire of adventure and to foster international awareness and understanding.

Value: up to £2500 to be covered by the scholarship in the form of tuition fee discount.

Eligibility: Specifically for students from Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.

Apply: To apply, please download our Sir Fitzroy MacLean scholarship application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: 30 April 2012

Contact Details:
Ms Celine Reynaud
Recruitment and International Office
71 Southpark Terrace
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


University of Glasgow Country Scholarships

Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 30 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students who are resident in the following countries:

  • Brazil
  • India
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • Malaysia
  • Egypt
  • Pakistan
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • USA

Only 5 scholarships are available per country and all clinical courses are excluded.

Value: £5000

Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Apply: To apply, please download our Country Scholarship Application Form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 April 2012 


Saïd Foundation Scholarship

www.saidfoundation.org/whatwedo/masters.shtml

Description: The Said Foundation has been supporting students from the Middle East since 1984. Over the years more than 500 young people have benefited from scholarships including archaeologists, environmentalists, geneticists, linguists, musicians, nurses, water engineers and university professors. All the Foundation asks of its scholars is that they apply their new skills and knowledge in one of the target countries on completion of their course.

Value: The Foundation is able to provide full or partial scholarships for masters' degrees at partner universities in the UK. Funding depends on the student’s level of financial need and whether other grants/funding is available to applicants. The Foundation is also happy to consider distance learning courses and shorter postgraduate courses at partner universities.

Eligibility: To apply for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship you need to:

  • have a good first degree
  • provide evidence of your proficiency in English
  • be under forty years of age
  • be Jordanian, Lebanese, Syrian or Palestinian (including Palestinians inside Israel) and be resident in the Middle East
  • demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to your home country or the Middle East region
  • have at least two years' work experience
  • sign a binding undertaking to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained in one of the Foundation's target countries

How to apply: Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants then  complete these forms carefully, enclosing all requested information when submitting your application. Applications should be returned to a British Council office in Amman, Beirut, Damascus, East Jerusalem or Gaza by 31 January each year.

The Foundation welcomes applications from people with a disability.


University Trust International Leadership Scholarship

Description: The University of Glasgow will award 52 University Trust International Leadership scholarships to international (non-EU) students starting a Masters degree programme in September 2012 in the following Colleges:

  • Arts
  • Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
  • Science and Engineering
  • Social Sciences

Value: The successful applicants will receive a scholarship of between £5,000 - £10,000 as a tuition fee discount.

Eligibility: Applicants must achieve the international equivalent of a UK first class honours degree.

Apply: To apply, please download our University Trust International Leadership application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: 30 April 2012


University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award 

Description: The University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award offers 6 x £3000 as a tuition fee discount for our one year postgraduate taught programmes for 2012/13.

Eligibility: This exciting scholarship is only available to current students of Glasgow International College who are applying to go on to study at one of the following Colleges: MVLS*, Social Sciences or Science and Engineering. Candidates must have achieved an overall pass rate of 70% and have a final attendance rate of +90%.

Value: £3000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Apply: To apply, download our GIC Achievement Award Application Form application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: 31 July 2012

* Life Sciences only, excludes all clinical courses.
**Offers of the scholarship may be conditional on results due at the end of August.


Advisory note for scholarship applicants

  • You should never have to pay to search or apply for any of the scholarships listed on these pages.
  • Beware of third party services advertising "high success rates" for scholarship applications. These intermediates can neither guarantee or improve your chances of winning a scholarship because they have no influence over the decisions of the awarding bodies.
  • Beware of any services advertising scholarships for which little effort is required on your part, legitimate scholarship applications will almost always involve a substantial amount of your time in preparing an application.
  • Beware any unsolicited offers of scholarships for which you did not apply.
  • You should never give cash, cheques, credit card or your bank account details to third parties.
  • You should never give your bank account details to a scholarship provider prior to the award of a scholarship. In cases where scholarship funds awarded are to be paid by bank transfer you must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that that you are dealing directly with the scholarship provider and not a third party.
  • If you are in any doubt, please contact the scholarship provider direct using the contact details provided on these pages.