Description

The University of Gloucestershire in the UK offers a range of international scholarships for 2025/26 to attract academically talented and sport-excellent students from around the world. Whether you're applying for undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs, or you're an aspiring athlete, there’s a scholarship opportunity waiting for you. Here's everything you need to know about the UoG international scholarships, including eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.

Types of Scholarships Available

1. Global Scholarship – £1,500 tuition fee waiver (automatic)
2. Undergraduate Merit Scholarship – £7,500 tuition fee waiver
3. Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship – £5,000 tuition fee waiver
4. Sports Global Excellence Scholarship – Up to £7,500
5. Progression Partner Scholarship – £5,000 tuition fee waiver

Degree Level

University of Gloucestershire UK International Scholarships 2025/26 is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at University of Gloucestershire.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Global Scholarship

1. £1,500 tuition fee waiver (deducted from the first year’s tuition fee)
2. Automatically applied – no separate application required

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

1. Total value: £7,500
2. Spread over 3 years of undergraduate study
3. Recognizes strong academics, portfolio, or work experience

Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

1. £5,000 tuition fee waiver (deducted from the first year’s tuition fee)
2. Based on academic merit, creative portfolio, or work experience

Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

1. Undergraduate students: up to £7,500 (spread over 3 years)
2. Postgraduate students: up to £5,000 (for the first year)
3. Additional benefits for student-athletes:
4. Free sports therapy
5. Workshops (nutrition, anti-doping, sports psychology)
6. Performance lifestyle support
7. Free gym and SU sports club membership
8. Free BUCS membership and event entries
9. Kit and access to mentoring (for coaching/officiating scholars)

Progression Partner Scholarship

1. £5,000 tuition fee waiver (split across study years depending on level of entry)
2. Automatically applied to students from recognized overseas partner institutions

Eligible Nationalities

These scholarships are open for international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Global Scholarship

1. Open to new self-funded international students.
2. Must be studying full-time on campus (UG/PGT) or distance learning (PGR only).
3. Minimum of 2 semesters of study.
4. Applies to Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, Masters by Research, MRes, and PhD students.
5. Automatically awarded at the time of offer.

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

1. Must be a new, self-funded international student.
2. Full-time on-campus undergraduate program of at least 3 years.
3. Requires strong academic grades, creative portfolio, or work experience.
4. Not available to previous scholarship recipients or deferred applicants.

Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

1. Available to new, full-time international PGT students.
2. Minimum study of 2 semesters on campus.
3. Must demonstrate academic excellence or strong portfolio/work experience.
4. Not applicable to PhD or research-based master's programs.

Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

1. For elite athletes joining UG or PGT programs.
2. Must participate in high-performance sports (e.g., women’s soccer, men’s basketball, volleyball).
3. Must be international, self-funded, and studying on campus full-time.

Progression Partner Scholarship

1. For students transferring from partner institutions in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, UAE, and Vietnam.
2. Must follow an agreed progression pathway.
3. Open to self-funded international undergraduates studying on campus.

Application Procedure

Global and Progression Partner Scholarships

1. No separate application required
2. Scholarships are automatically awarded at the time of offer
3. Detailed in your offer letter

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Merit Scholarships

1. Apply before 30 April 2025
2. Submit your application form via:
3. Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Application Form
4. Postgraduate Merit Scholarship Application Form
5. May require portfolio, academic documents, or interview

Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

1. Apply before 18 May 2025
2. Submit your application via the Sports Scholarship Form
3. Must provide proof of sports performance
4. May include interview or performance review

Important Notes

1. Scholarships are not available to deferred applicants.
2. Recipients must accept the scholarship, meet CAS payment deadlines, and remain self-funded throughout.
3. Awardees may be asked to participate in university marketing activities (videos, blogs, events, etc.).

Final Thoughts

The University of Gloucestershire scholarships for international students are an excellent opportunity to reduce the financial burden while pursuing world-class education in the UK. Whether you're a top academic performer, a talented athlete, or transferring from a partner university, there's a scholarship tailored for you.

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