University of Gloucestershire Scholarships 2026 Now Confirmed for Cohort
International students planning to study in the UK for the 2026–2027 academic year now have a clear and encouraging update to act on. University of Gloucestershire has formally announced a set of tuition fee waiver scholarships available to new, self-funded international applicants enrolling in September 2026.
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These opportunities form part of the university’s global scholarship package, covering undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research pathways. Some scholarships are automatically awarded, while others are merit-based and competitive, allowing applicants with strong academic profiles, professional experience, or sporting excellence to significantly reduce study costs.
This blog post provides a structured, applicant-focused breakdown of each available scholarship, including what it offers, who can apply, and the confirmed deadlines you must plan around.
Scholarship Landscape at a Glance
For the 2026–2027 cohort, the University of Gloucestershire is offering four key funding routes for international students:
- Global Scholarship (automatic tuition fee waiver)
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
- Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
- Sports Global Excellence Scholarship
All scholarships apply only to programmes beginning in September 2026 and are available exclusively to international, self-funded students.
List of Open Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Benefits | Application Deadline |
| Global Scholarship (Automatic) | £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from the first year’s tuition fee; automatically awarded at the point of offer; no separate scholarship application required | No application required (advance tuition fee must be paid by 9 July 2026) |
| Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | £7,500 total tuition fee waiver split over three years of undergraduate study; awarded based on academic excellence, strong portfolio, or relevant work experience | 31 May 2026 |
| Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship | £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from the first year’s tuition fee; awarded based on academic merit, portfolio, or professional experience | 31 May 2026 |
| Sports Global Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate) | £7,500 tuition fee waiver spread over three years plus elite sports support package (sports therapy, physiotherapy, workshops, gym membership, competition fees, mentoring) | 31 May 2026 |
| Sports Global Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate) | £5,000 tuition fee waiver plus full performance athlete support services (sports therapy, physiotherapy, workshops, gym access, competition support) | 31 May 2026 |
Apply: https://www.glos.ac.uk/finance/international-scholarships/.
DATE . Jan/2/2026