We cordially invite applications from highly qualified individuals for the University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships, which will kickstart in the upcoming academic session of 2024 – 2025. These prestigious scholarships are specifically designed for candidates who have achieved a remarkable 1st class UK-equivalent honours degree, attaining a score of 70% and above.
The primary objective of these Excellence Scholarships is to draw in academically gifted students who aspire to pursue a postgraduate taught program at the University. Our commitment is to offer recipients an intellectually stimulating environment, blending rigorous academic standards with research and industry-informed education. The aim is to nurture and empower students who demonstrate exceptional potential, fostering their growth and contributions to their respective fields of study. We encourage eligible candidates to seize this opportunity to embark on a transformative educational journey at the University of Glasgow.
Eligibility Criteria for University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships (2024 – 2025 Academic Session)
To qualify for the esteemed University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships, prospective candidates are required to meet the following specified criteria:
- International Student Status:
- Applicants must be international students seeking academic opportunities at the University of Glasgow.
- Academic Excellence:
- Demonstrate exceptional academic proficiency by attaining a 1st class UK-equivalent honours degree with a score of 70% and above.
- Program Offer:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a qualifying Master’s program at the University.
- Fee Status:
- Possess International or EU fee status.
Eligible Countries
Applications are welcomed from candidates hailing from the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo Democratic Republic of, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea North, Korea South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Eligible Programs
The University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships are applicable to the following Master’s programs:
- Computational Geoscience [MSc]
- Earth Futures: Environments, Communities, Relationships [MSc]
- Environmental Futures: Sustainable Systems [MSc]
- Geoinformation Technology & Cartography [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
- Geomatics & Management [MSc]
- Geospatial & Mapping Sciences [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
- Geospatial Data Science & Modelling [MSc]
- Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies [MRes]
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement [MSc]
- Sustainable Water Environments [MSc]
Application Procedures
Prospective candidates interested in the University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships should follow these steps during the application process:
- Click on the ‘Apply now’ link, which will direct you to the Scholarship Portal.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for submitting applications is March 31, 2024. All interested candidates are required to ensure that their applications, including all necessary documents, are completed and submitted by this specified deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. Please make sure to adhere to this deadline to ensure your eligibility for the University of Glasgow Excellence Scholarships for the academic session of 2024 – 2025.
