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Overview
The University of Gloucestershire offers a variety of scholarships for international students applying for the 2025/26 academic year. These scholarships are designed to attract academically talented individuals and aspiring athletes from around the globe, providing financial relief to support their educational journey.
Scholarship awards range from £1,500 to £7,500, and some extend to 100% tuition fee waivers. They apply to undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and PhD programs.
Degree Level
These scholarships are available for:
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Master’s degrees
- PhD programs
Subjects Covered
Students from all subjects offered at the University of Gloucestershire are eligible for these scholarships.
Types of Scholarships and Benefits
1. Global Scholarship:
- £1,500 tuition fee waiver.
- Automatically applied—no separate application required.
2. Undergraduate Merit Scholarship:
- Total value: £7,500 (spread across three years).
- Awarded based on academic performance, portfolio quality, or work experience.
3. Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship:
- £5,000 tuition fee waiver (deducted from the first year).
- Based on merit, portfolio, or relevant work experience.
4. Sports Global Excellence Scholarship:
- Undergraduate: Up to £7,500 (spread across three years).
- Postgraduate: Up to £5,000 (first year only).
- Extra perks for student athletes:
- Free sports therapy.
- Workshops on nutrition, sports psychology, and antidoping.
- Free gym and SU sports club memberships.
5. Progression Partner Scholarship:
- £5,000 tuition fee waiver (distributed across study years depending on entry level).
- Automatically applied for eligible students transferring from recognized overseas partner institutions.
Eligible Nationalities
These scholarships are open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Global Scholarship:
- Open to new, self-funded international students.
- Applies to undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and PhD students.
- Awarded automatically upon offer acceptance.
2. Undergraduate Merit Scholarship:
- Open to new, self-funded, full-time students in on-campus programs (minimum three years).
- Requires strong academic performance or a creative portfolio.
3. Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship:
- Available for new, self-funded, full-time postgraduate taught students.
- Excludes PhD and research-based master’s programs.
4. Sports Global Excellence Scholarship:
- For elite athletes participating in high-performance sports (e.g., women’s soccer, volleyball).
- Open to self-funded undergraduate and postgraduate students.
5. Progression Partner Scholarship:
- For students transferring from partner institutions in countries like Canada, Malaysia, UAE, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
- Must follow agreed progression pathways.
Application Procedure
Global Scholarship & Progression Partner Scholarship:
- Automatically applied upon offer acceptance.
- Included in your offer letter.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Merit Scholarships:
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.
- Submit via the Undergraduate Scholarship Form or Postgraduate Scholarship Form.
Sports Global Excellence Scholarship:
- Application Deadline: 18 May 2025.
- Submit via the Sports Scholarship Form.
Important Notes
- Scholarships are unavailable for deferred applicants.
- Recipients must remain self-funded and meet CAS payment deadlines.
- Awardees may be asked to participate in university marketing activities.
Why Choose the University of Gloucestershire?
Studying at the University of Gloucestershire offers
- Access to world-class education and facilities.
- Support for academic, athletic, and career development.
- Flexible scholarship opportunities tailored to diverse needs.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re an academic achiever, aspiring athlete, or transferring from a partner institution, the University of Gloucestershire scholarships for international students can help reduce your financial burden while providing a transformative educational experience.
Take the next step and apply today for the September 2025 intake!
For details, visit the official website.
