Scholarships & funding

World Changers Planning Award

World Changers Planning Award

As part of Scottish Government investment in planning, the University of Glasgow is excited to provide this full fee scholarship for two students commencing their studies in September 2026 for one of the eligible programmes.

The scholarship aims to attract diverse talent from a variety of planning-related disciplines and underrepresented backgrounds to study a fully accredited Planning Masters in Scotland and increase the number of qualified planners.

Applications are particularly welcomed from applicants who meet any of our widening participation criteria.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must:

- Hold an offer of study at the full or part-time MSc City Planning & Real Estate Development or MSc City Planning programme starting in September 2026/2027

- Have Home/ RUK fee status

Please note, this scholarship cannot be combined with the Future Planners Bursary or other University of Glasgow Scholarships.

Number of Scholarships

2

Eligible countries/regions

  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales

Eligible programmes

Value

Full Fee Waiver

How to apply

This scholarship will open shortly.

Applications will close by 21st May 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview by 29th May. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 11th or 12th of June 2026.