Applications are open for the University of Gloucestershire International Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. These scholarships support new, self-funded international students who are willing to study full-time on-campus programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Whether you’re aiming for a taught degree, research program, or even have a strong background in sports or academic excellence, there is a range of financial aid options to reduce tuition costs.

From automatic tuition fee waivers, such as the Global Scholarship, to competitive merit-based and sports scholarships, the University offers awards of up to £7,500. In addition, students transferring from recognized international partner institutions may be eligible for the Progression Partner Scholarship. These scholarships not only lessen financial burdens but also open doors to becoming part of an academic community in the UK. Below are the available scholarships offered by the University for the academic year 2025-26:

Global Scholarship

The Global Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for international students to receive an automatic tuition waiver.

This scholarship provides a £1,500 discount on first-year tuition fees for new, self-funded international students. It is available across various study levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research degrees.

No separate application is required. Eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship upon acceptance, as indicated in their offer letter.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: N/A
• Funding Type: Tuition fee waiver
• Organizer: University of Gloucestershire
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: All
• Target Group: New international students
• Field: All fields
• Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, Master’s by Research, MRes, PhD
• Duration: First year only
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: UK

Benefits and Financial Aids

• £1,500 tuition fee waiver (first year)

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be new, self-funded international students
• Must be studying full-time (minimum 2 semesters)
• The program must start in September 2025
• Not eligible: Professional Doctorates (DBA, EdD)

How to Apply?

• No separate application; awarded automatically

Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

Want to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK and reduce your financial burden? The Postgraduate Merit Scholarship application is now open to high-achieving international students.

It offers a £5,000 tuition fee waiver for the first year of study and is available for students starting in January 2026.

Applicants must demonstrate academic success, a strong portfolio, or relevant experience. Limited scholarships available.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 14 October 2025
• Funding Type: Tuition fee waiver
• Organizer: University of Gloucestershire
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: All
• Target Group: Postgraduate taught students
• Field: All fields (except research degrees)
• Study Level: Postgraduate
• Duration: First year
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: UK

Benefits and Financial Aids

• £5,000 tuition waiver (first year)

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a new, full-time, self-funded international student
• Must study on campus
• Applicable to January 2026 entry only

How to Apply?

• Submit an online application via the university portal for the January 2026 intake.

Progression Partner Scholarship

Are you transferring from one of the University of Gloucestershire’s international partner institutions? You may be eligible for a fee waiver of up to £5,000 with the Progression Partner Scholarship.

This award is automatically granted to eligible students who transfer through an agreed-upon progression pathway.

No separate application is required, making the transition to UoG smooth and affordable.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: N/A
• Funding Type: Tuition fee waiver
• Organizer: University of Gloucestershire
• Eligible Countries: Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, UAE, Vietnam
• Eligible Gender: All
• Target Group: Transfer students from partner institutions
• Field: All
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: UK

Benefits

• Up to £5,000 split across years of study

Eligibility Criteria

• Must transfer from a listed progression partner
• Be a self-funded, international, full-time undergraduate student

How to Apply?

• No separate application needed

Further details and information regarding these scholarships are available on the official University of Gloucestershire website.

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