Global Leadership Scholarship 2027-28 (postgraduate taught)

£10,000 tuition-fee waiver, one year only; 350 awards for September 2027 entry. January 2027 version also £10,000.

Partial scholarship

International or EU fee-status applicants with grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours who hold an offer for a full-time, one-year, in-person Master's starting September 2027 (diplomas and certificates not eligible); long list of eligible programmes across all colleges. Separate scholarship application once it opens; decision within 6 weeks of your programme offer or scholarship application (rolling). Cannot be combined with other UofG scholarships/discounts except the Alumni Discount - the lower award is removed. JANUARY 2027 version: six MSc programmes only (Aerospace, Civil, Electronics & Electrical (x2), Mechanical Engineering & Management, Educational Studies). ALSO: India Excellence Award (2026-27) - up to 10 awards of £12,500 for India-domiciled Indian passport holders on a one-year PGT, 1st-class equivalent (typically 85%+); now CLOSED.

For Indian students: Yes - India is on the eligible-country list.

14 Dec 2026 · 60 days left

Sept 2027 entry: application opening shortly; closing date 'usually late August' (to be confirmed). January 2027 entry: closes 14 Dec 2026, 11:45am UK time - you must hold an offer before then

How to apply: Separate application

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026