How to apply for a scholarship
- Apply for your chosen programme of undergraduate or postgraduate study.
- Once you receive your application number and student ID, browse all scholarships. All eligibility details, application deadlines and links are posted on individual scholarship webpages.
Do I need to pay a programme deposit when waiting for a scholarship decision and will my scholarship cover it?
Yes. The deposit secures your programme offer. If you need a deposit extension, contact our admissions office.
Only full fee waiver scholarships cover deposit payments. If you are awarded a partial scholarship, you will need to pay your deposit separately to secure your programme offer. If you have already paid your deposit and are subsequently awarded a full fee scholarship, you may request a refund.
When will I find out if my scholarship application has been successful?
We aim to communicate all decisions within two weeks from the scholarship closing date.
All scholarship applications are assessed after the closing date. These vary depending on the scholarship so please check individual scholarship pages.
Global Leadership Scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year, and decisions are typically communicated within a couple of weeks of receiving your application.
Do I need a programme offer to apply for a scholarship?
No, you do not need a programme offer to apply for scholarships. However, you do need to have an open programme application on the Application Portal. You will need to use your application number and student ID from the Application Portal to register on the Scholarship Portal.
Applying for more than one scholarship
We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as you can. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, we would only apply the highest value award at registration as our scholarships cannot be combined. Receiving or accepting a scholarship offer does not make you ineligible to apply for other scholarships.
Can my scholarship offer be deferred?
Scholarship offers cannot be deferred. However you will be able to reapply for scholarships for the next academic year when applications open.
Scholarships available to January entrants
Most of our competitive scholarship are only open for September entry, however all our automatic scholarships will be open to January entrants.
Global Leadership Scholarship for January applicants usually opens around September and closes in December.
Applying for Erasmus Mundus funding
You need to apply for Erasmus Mundus funding separately. Visit your specific programme webpages to check for scholarships.
Scholarships for Glasgow International College or foundation year students
We have a number of scholarships for students progressing from Glasgow International College to University of Glasgow. Foundation years are not covered by any scholarships.
Does the University of Glasgow offer loans to students?
University of Glasgow does not offer loans. However many students use payment plans to cover their tuition fees.
Do I need to meet my programme offer conditions, including English language requirements, to be eligible for a scholarship?
No, your scholarship application will be assessed regardless of your current offer conditions.
Can I work when receiving a University Scholarship?
Our scholarships do not affect your right to work in the UK, which is permitted under most Student Visas.
Do you offer fully funded scholarships?
Yes, we have a number of full scholarships available.
Reapplying for a scholarship
You may not reapply for the the same scholarship following an unsuccessful application. Duplicate applications will not be considered.
I have applied for more than one programme, how do I apply for scholarships?
Add each of your programmes to the scholarship portal and complete a separate scholarship application for each programme.
Scholarships for displaced students
As a University of Sanctuary, we have a number of awards for students affected by war or displacement.
Do you have any scholarships that can support my family when I relocate to Glasgow to study?
Unfortunately, we do not provide any scholarships for dependants of our students. Further information is available from our International Student Support and the UK Government’s 'Study in the UK on a Student visa'.
How will I know if I am eligible for the auto-discount?
If you are eligible for the auto-discount, you will receive an email from us within a couple of days of receiving your programme offer.
Applying for PhD funding
PhD funding is administered by our colleges directly, please contact the graduate school within your college for more details.
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering
- College of Social Sciences
What documents do I need to prepare to apply for scholarships?
While most of our scholarships do not require additional supporting documents, some scholarship applications will ask for supporting documentation as part of your application. Where this is required, it is clearly detailed on the application.
Can I apply for scholarships if I don’t meet the 1st Class UK degree equivalency?
Most of our scholarships are merit-based, so you would not be eligible if you do not meet this criterion. However, there are some scholarships that do not have this requirement, so please check each scholarship for full details. If you are unsure whether you meet the criterion, we recommend applying and we will assess your eligibility.