Global British Citizens Scholarship 2026–2027 for International Students in the UK (Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship)

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The Global British Citizens Scholarship is open to international students and eligible UK citizens. This scholarship includes a tuition fee reduction for the duration of your studies and applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.


Application Deadline:

  • No separate application required – automatically applied upon admission

Tell Me About The Scholarship:

The Global British Citizens Scholarship offers UK citizens with overseas fee status the chance to pay the same tuition fees as home students. It applies to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees starting in September 2026, January 2027, or May 2027 at London campuses.

Which Fields are Eligible?

  • All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are delivered at London campuses.
  • Exclusions: International Foundation Programme (IFP), GDL, PG Dip, PG Cert, LLM courses, MSc Social Work, MA International Security Studies, MSc Youth & Community Work (Advanced Practice), Advanced Diploma in Anti-Bribery & Compliance, LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2).

Type:

  • Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship | Tuition Fee Reduction | Automatically Applied

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be new students starting in September 2026, January 2027, or May 2027.
  • Be classified as international fee payers.
  • Hold UK citizenship (UK passport showing nationality “British Citizen”).
  • Hold an offer for a full-time, full-degree programme at a London campus.
  • Have unrestricted right to live, work, and remain in the UK.

Not eligible:

  • Other UK nationalities (BOTC, BN(O), BOC, BPP, British Subject).
  • Distance learning or partner-delivered courses.
  • Continuing or current students.
  • Students deferring their offer.

How are Candidates Selected?

  • No application process.
  • Scholarship is automatically applied by admissions if eligibility criteria are met.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • UK citizens with overseas fee status.

Where will the Scholarship be Taken?

  • London campuses only.

How Many Awards?

  • Unlimited – all eligible students automatically benefit.

What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?

  • Tuition fee reduction to home student rates.
  • Value varies by school and programme.

Examples:

  • Undergraduate BA Art & Design (4 years): Scholarship worth £11,465 per year, total £45,860.
  • Undergraduate BA Business Management (3 years): Scholarship worth £9,965 per year, total £29,895.
  • Postgraduate MA Digital Media (1 year): Scholarship worth £9,000.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last?

  • Duration of the programme.
  • Automatically renewable each academic year for undergraduates (subject to enrolment and fee status).

How to Apply:

  • No separate application required.
  • The admissions team applies scholarships automatically if eligibility is met.
  • For queries, email: [email protected]

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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