Scholarships & funding

James McCune Smith Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of Glasgow has up to 30 undergraduate scholarships available for students of African/African-Caribbean backgrounds. The scholarship supports students who could face financial difficulties taking up their place to study at the university. The value of the scholarship is £4,000, paid in instalments for year one of undergraduate study. The scholarship is open to new applicants to the university for 2027 entry. Current students who have previously been in receipt of the award may reapply, however, preference will be given to applicants entering their first year of study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be classed as ‘Home’ or ‘RUK’ for fee purposes
• Have firmly accepted an offer of a place to study a full-time undergraduate programme, at the University of Glasgow in the forthcoming academic year (September 2027) or be returning to a place on an existing undergraduate degree programme. 
• Identify as being of Black African/African-Caribbean heritage
• Provide evidence that your, or your family's, circumstances are such that you may find it difficult to take up a place at the University for financial or other reasons
• Be undertaking your first undergraduate degree. 

If you are unsure of whether you are eligible to apply, please contact the team using our enquiry form.

Number of Scholarships

Value

£4,000 cash stipend for one year of study. Paid in 10 instalemts of £400. 

How to apply

Applications for this scholarship for the 2027-28 academic session will open soon. In the meantime please provide your details and we will be in touch when the scholarship is open for applications.