Fully funded

GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship (January 2027)

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship is a full tuition fee award for a one-year master's programme starting in January 2027 at GCU's Glasgow or London campus. It is aimed at applicants who have contributed to the common good, in line with the university's mission as the University for the Common Good.

It is highly competitive and limited in places. Recipients act as ambassadors for the university under the Ambassadors' Charter.

Award Information

  • Hold an unconditional offer for a master's degree at GCU (Glasgow or London campus) starting January 2027, before applying; applications without one are rejected.
  • Full-time taught postgraduate master's course only.
  • Be able to show how you will cover living costs in line with UKVI visa requirements.
  • Submit a video of no more than two minutes about yourself and how you have contributed to the Common Good (YouTube link on the form).
  • Detail your financial need and how the programme fits your future goals.
  • Full tuition fee scholarship covering year 1 of a master's programme commencing January 2027.
  • One scholarship per school.
  • Not deferrable to another session, not transferable to another course and cannot be combined with any other GCU scholarship.

Applications close 1 November 2026, 5pm GMT. No late applications. Candidates are notified of the outcome by 23 November 2026.

How to apply

  1. Secure an unconditional offer for a January 2027 master's programme at GCU.
  2. Complete the online scholarship application form before 1 November 2026, 5pm GMT.
  3. Include your two-minute video link, your Common Good activity, financial need and living-cost plan.
  4. If successful, agree to the Ambassadors' Charter and sign the video, audio and photography consent form.

Official links

Information checked against the official pages on 2026-10-20. Always confirm the current call on the official site before applying.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Two-minute video (YouTube link)
  • Signed media consent form (successful applicants)

How selection works

  • Overall assessment of merit and promise, including financial circumstances.
  • Strong academic profile; preference for UK First Class (70%+) or Upper Second (60-70%) equivalent.
  • Demonstrated contribution to the common good and financial need.
  • Clear fit between the programme and future goals.

Ambassadors' Charter: record vlogs or blogs about student life at GCU, be available for promotional activities, and act as a Unibuddy one hour per week.

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