Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships

Glasgow University
Masters Degree

Brief Description: 

The University of Glasgow offers several International Leadership Scholarships to international and EU (non-UK) students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline for Academic Session 2022-23. Postgraduate Taught Master Programmes in any discipline offered at the University (see the list at the official website)

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International and EU (non-UK) students (see the list at the official website)

Scholarship Value/Inclusions:

The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fees discount and is worth £10,000.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• • demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
• • hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme for September 2022
• • have International or EU (non-UK) fee status

Application Instructions:

To be considered for the scholarships, you must hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme for September 2022. There is no separate application form required. Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit and those who are being considered for the scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving an offer. The deadline for admissions varies depending on the course but is around January – July 2022 with various application rounds.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. 

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/universityofglasgowinternationalleadershipscholarship/

About The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, the fourth oldest university in the is based in Scotland’s largest city. It is ranked among the  world’s top 100 universities and currently has 26,000 students from over 120 different countries enrolled. Glasgow is also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research universities. The university is recognized for its world-leading research expertise in history of art, veterinary medicine, cancer studies, accounting and finance. Ninety-six percent  of University of Glasgow research-active staff are in areas which have been independently assessed as producing research of international importance.

The University of Glasgow’s main campus is located in the cosmopolitan West End of Glasgow, just three miles from the city centre. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and world’s friendliest (Rough Guides 2019) and was recently ranked in the top 10 “Best Cities in the World in 2019” by Time Out. With a wealth of cultural attractions, stunning architecture, abundant parks and green spaces, fantastic shopping and a year-round programme of world class events and festivals, Glasgow is firmly established as one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

Why Should You Study At University Of Glasglow?

Ranking

• 12th in the Times University Guide 2022
• 11th in the Guardian University Guide 2022
• 73rd in QS World University Rankings 2022
• 86th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
• 101st-150th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021

The University of Glasgow’s performance was outstanding  in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. The percentage of world-leading research doubled to 31% since the last assessment in 2008, and Glasgow was rated  12th overall in the UK and 2nd in Scotland. This improvement was achieved across all four colleges of the University. The following subjects are ranked in the top ten in the UK:

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Computer Science
3. Drama
4. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
5. Geography
6. Law
7. Music
8. Nursing
9. Sports Science

Accommodation

International  students are guaranteed an accommodation provided they have accepted an unconditional offer to study and their application form is completed and received before the  deadline – usually August. The institution has about  3,500 rooms in and around the north-west of the city, the farthest of which is 45 minutes’ walk away from the main campus. The Accommodation Office can also assist students with finding private rented accommodation such as private flats, shared houses or lodgings in and around Glasgow.