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20 June 2025
Commonwealth Shared scholarship
Glasgow Caledonian is the University for the Common Good. Our mission is to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and this is at the heart of all we do, especially in our social innovation teaching and research.
What is the scholarship
- Up to £15,000 full fee scholarship
- Plus 10 hours per week paid work placement*
* Work placement within our student recruitment, admissions and enquiries service for a maximum of 20 weeks (two semesters) which can be in any year of study.
Winning the prestigious GCU Ambassador studentship award is a great honour for me… it has allowed me to open up new doors to learn and excel in my career. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity.
Saadia Mahmood
Postgraduate Ambassador Studentship Award winner
Who can apply
We are looking for international students commencing their studies in September 2018 who can demonstrate that they will be a great ambassador for the University and explain their interpretation of assisting with our motto ‘for the Common Good’.
- Have you helped others less fortunate?
- Have you set up a project designed to help your community?
- Have you volunteered?
- We will be asking you for your interpretation of the motto, and how best you can both continue to add value and complement our high levels of integrity and authenticity, to make a positive difference during your time as a student, and then alumni of Glasgow Caledonian University.
Closing date
Closing date for applications to study September 2018 is 1 June 2018 5pm.
Terms and conditions
If you apply for the scholarship you must be able to provide
- Evidence proving you can pay your living costs in line with UKVI requirements
This award is non transferrable to any other academic session and requests for deferral of the scholarship will be refused.