RGU offers an international merit-based scholarship for master’s students who have excelled in their undergraduate studies. This scholarship is available to those intending to pursue a full-time on-campus master’s degree starting in September 2027.
Application Deadline:
- Scholarship Application Cutoff: 1 June 2027 (For September 2027 Intake).
- Admission Timeline: Candidates must first secure an offer of admission for a full-time, on-campus master’s degree prior to submitting the scholarship application.
Tell Me About The Program:
The RGU International Merit-Based Scholarship for Masters Students is a competitive merit award hosted by Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Designed to recognize high-achieving international graduates, the scholarship provides a £8,000 tuition fee reduction for students entering full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught master’s degrees in September 2027.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- All Taught Master’s Subject Areas: Business, Accounting & Finance, Computing, Engineering, Energy, Law, Art & Design, Architecture & Construction, Communication & Media, Health, Pharmacy, and Social Studies.
Type:
Merit-Based International Master’s Tuition Fee Discount
Who can Apply:
- Academic Threshold: Must hold the equivalent of a 1st Class Honours undergraduate degree (assessed officially by RGU).
- Offer Status: Must hold an offer of admission to study a full-time, on-campus master’s degree at RGU starting in September 2027.
- Fee & Funding Status: Must be classified as an international fee-paying student and be self-funded.
- Offer Conditions: Must meet all conditions of the admission offer prior to the specified deadline on the offer letter.
- Exclusions: Part-time programs, online/distance learning degrees, and sponsored candidates are ineligible.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Academic Merit: Evaluation of official undergraduate degree transcripts demonstrating top-tier (1st Class) academic performance.
- Competitive Selection: Review of the dedicated scholarship application form submitted via RGU’s portal.
- Note: Securing an academic admission offer does not guarantee a scholarship award; only 3 awards are allocated globally.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to self-funding international fee-paying candidates from all countries outside the UK).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
3 Scholarships available worldwide for the September 2027 intake.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Discount: £8,000 reduction applied directly to postgraduate tuition fees.
- Deduction Provision: If another RGU institutional scholarship has already been assigned, RGU will deduct that existing amount from the £8,000 merit award (e.g., an existing £3,000 RGU discount leaves a net £5,000 top-up).
- Note: No cash alternative or living allowance stipend is provided; recipients must fund their remaining tuition, housing, and personal maintenance.
How Long Will it Last:
1 Academic Year (Non-recurrent reduction applied to 1-year full-time master’s degree tuition fees).
How to Apply:
- Apply for Admission: Submit an online application for an eligible full-time, on-campus master’s degree starting in September 2027 via the RGU Apply Online Portal. Upload your CV, official transcripts, degree certificates, statement of purpose, passport copy, and English proficiency test (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent).
- Receive Offer & Applicant Details: Obtain your formal postgraduate offer and applicant reference details from RGU.
- Submit Scholarship Webform: Access the official RGU International Merit-Based Scholarship webpage and complete the embedded online scholarship application form using your admission offer details.
- Complete and submit the scholarship form prior to 1 June 2027.
- Direct scholarship inquiries to the International Team at
[email protected].
