Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
326,600
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
NEW TO GCU POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Through the New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the university encourages students to study at Glasgow Caledonian University. The scholarship program is designed as a tuition fee reduction for incoming full-time master’s taught and research program students.
- Region
- International Region : United Kingdom
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- International student belonging to any country outside the UK/EU.
- Enrolling in a full-time Master’s degree at the Glasgow Caledonian University
- Applying for the GCU postgraduate degree for the first time.
- Self-funded students; must not be sponsored by anyone.
- Some progressive work experience in relevant field.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 326,600 International students with Indian, Nigerian and Pakistani nationality, who study a full-time postgraduate taught course are eligible for up to £3,000 (3,26,692.80 Indian Rupee) scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount. No Information Available
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. You must apply for your chosen programme of study and have received and offer to study with GCU or GCU London. Instructions on how to apply for each programme can be found on the individual scholarship pages. Results for scholarships are given around 4 weeks after the scholarship closing date so you do not need to email for updates as we will always email any applicant who has applied for an award to advise of the outcome. Tips for making your scholarship successfull Check that you meet the criteria and only apply if you do. Effort must be put into the application and you must write more than a couple of sentences detailing why you want the scholarship and what difference it will make to you. Be aware of the deadline and make sure you submit in time as late applications will not be accepted. When filling out scholarship application forms, be complete, concise and creative. People who read these applications want to know the real you, not just your name. The application should clearly emphasise your ambitions, motivations and what makes you different. Tell us about your long and short-term goals and how the scholarship could help you reach them. Detail any achievements and awards you have received in the past. What impact would the financial support have on your ability to study or travel? Do you have any personal or family circumstances that contribute to your need for financial assistance? The simplest experience can be monumental if you present honestly how you were affected. Think of the University's mission for the Common Good and refer to this during your application. Make sure your application is neatly typed, well-written and does not contain any errors or typos. Remember you are applying for a scholarship - not the course itself - so detail your financial need, motivation and future aspirations in relation to the course, not all the requirements needed to get onto the course. Make sure your application is submitted as you will receive a confirmation email if submitted successfully through the scholarship portal.
Selection process
The New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarship doesn’t have any specific selection criteria as all the eligible students are awarded scholarship reword. However, the university’s admission panel and scholarship committee will scrutinize the admission application carefully. Significant factors taken into consideration during the application evaluation are:
- Academic performance
- Career goals
- Reference letters
- Non-academic skillset Other Info GCU Plus There is an additional opportunity for students with Indian, Nigerian and Pakistani nationality who have a strong academic background and can demonstrate their commitment to study through their statement of purpose, or who have a strong score in one of the GCU- approved English Language tests. In this case, you may be eligible for an additional £1,000 scholarship over and above the New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarship described above, to a total of £4,000 as a scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount. There is no need to apply for this scholarship separately as your eligibility will be assessed on application. The tuition fee scholarship will be applied at enrolment, should you be successful in your application to your chosen course.
Contact
Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA Scotland, UK For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships/