GlasGOw Global Awards
The GlasGOw Global Awards scheme rewards University of Glasgow undergraduate students for participation in international activities while studying. If you have engaged with the international community in Glasgow or abroad by taking part in international conferences or teams, or mentoring visiting students, if you have explored the educational possibilities offered in voluntary work or a research or work placement abroad, if you have spent time in a partner institution via our various exchange / study abroad schemes, or if you have simply studied a foreign language for credit, then this is for you.
Your international activities will earn you points towards a Bronze (75+ points), Silver (150+ points) or Gold award (200+ points). Your award will be recognised on your HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Record) to mark your achievement and showcase your international profile to potential employers in your future career.
There are three activity tiers that can help you earn points toward the GlasGOw Global award:
Engage with the international scene at the University of Glasgow by learning a new language, joining an internationally orientated organisation, or become a student mentor for incoming international students.
Explore by undertaking a short-term work-based placement or period of study at another campus – an excellent way to gain an insight into another culture.
Exchange through spending time studying abroad at a partner university.
Apart from the satisfaction of recognising your achievement, as proof of your involvement in international activities, the GlasGOw Global Award could be very useful after your graduation. For example, if you apply for a postgraduate degree or job with some kind of global or international dimension.
How to Apply
To apply, you must be a College of Arts & Humanities student in your final year, graduating in summer 2025. If you are a student in a Joint Honours programme with the College of Social Sciences, please note that CoSS run their own GlasGOw Global awards scheme.
It is up to you to choose which scheme you would like to apply to. Please note that you can only apply to one scheme.
Applications and supporting evidence should be submitted via the CoAH GlasGOw Global Awards Microsoft Form
Application Deadline: Tuesday 6 May 2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to the CoAH International Team at arts-international@glasgow.ac.uk
Award Categories
There are three categories of GlasGOw Global awards, based on your level of engagement.
Bronze award: 75-149 points
A student who has achieved this award will have demonstrated a commitment to internationalisation and cultural awareness through undertaking academic, social and cultural activities. They will have developed some knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures and a good level of international awareness.
Silver award: 150-199 points
A student who has achieved this award will have demonstrated a strong commitment to internationalisation and cultural awareness through undertaking a range of academic, social and cultural activities. They will have built up a sound knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures and a level of cultural awareness sufficient for them to be recognised as having a strong level of international awareness.
Gold award: 200 points or more
A student who has achieved this award has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to internationalisation through voluntarily undertaking a wide range of academic, social and cultural activities. They will have built up cultural awareness and sensitivity, and sufficient knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures, that they can be described as a global citizen.
Head to the CoAH GlasGOw Global Moodle page to apply now!
Engage
| Sub-category | Event type | Duration | Location | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | Taster visit | Up to 5 days | Overseas | 15 |
| Academic | Field trip | Up to 5 days | Overseas | 15 |
| Academic | Conference attendance | Up to 5 days | Overseas | 10 |
| Voluntary | Secondary school 'outreaach' activities promoting understanding of 'global citizenship' | Per visit | Scotland | 5 |
| Social | International Student Mentor | Academic year | Glasgow | 10 |
| Social | International Student Lead Mentor | Academic year | Glasgow | 30 |
| Social | Member of approved International Society | Academic year | Glasgow | 10 |
| Academic | Attend a talk/presentation/seminar by visiting International Speaker | Per event | Glasgow | 2 |
| Academic | Joint courses with overseas partners (no mobility) | One semester | Glasgow | 10 |
| Academic | Joint courses with overseas partner (with 2-4 days abroad) | One semester (with 2-4 days abroad) | Overseas | 15 |
Explore
| Sub-category | Event Type | Duration | Location | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | Common Purpose Programme | 5 days | Overseas | 20 |
| Academic | Research placement recognised as part of an academic course | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
| Practical | Internships (non-compulsory) | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
| Practical | Field trip | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
| Academic | Summer School (UoG partner university or non-partner) | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
| Voluntary | Voluntary work | 5 days to 8 weeks | Scotland | 15 |
| Voluntary | Voluntary work | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
| Academic | Language skills development (online, language cafes, classes) | 5 days to 8 weeks | Scotland | 20 |
| Academic | MOOCs/online courses/CIVIS BIPs | 5 days to 8 weeks | Anywhere | 20 |
| Social | Officer of SRC approved International Society | 5 days to 8 weeks | Glasgow | 25 |
| Practical | Internship/work placement (compulsory part of degree programme) | 5 days to 8 weeks | Overseas | 30 |
Exchange
| Sub-category | Event Type | Duration | Location | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic/cultural | Study abroad (Go Abroad programme) | One semester | Overseas | 40 |
| Academic/cultural | Study abroad (Go Abroad programme) | Academic year | Overseas | 80 |
| Practical | Internship/work placements (compulsory part of degree programme) | One semester | Overseas | 50 |
| Practical/cultural | Language Year Abroad (SMLC only) | Academic year | Overseas | 80 |
| Practical/cultural | Gap year working abroad | Academic year | Overseas | 50 |
| Social | Go Abroad student ambassador | Academic year | Overseas | 30 |
Important! If you went abroad for a compulsory Language Year Abroad, whether on a study exchange or work placement, you should only count this activity in your GlasGOw Global Awards application once.