Scholarships & funding

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James McCune Smith Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of Glasgow has up to 30 undergraduate scholarships available for students of African/African-Caribbean backgrounds. The scholarship supports students who could face financial difficulties taking up their place to study at the university. The value of the scholarship is £4,000, paid in instalments for year one of undergraduate study. The scholarship is open to new applicants to the university for 2026 entry. Current students who have previously been in receipt of the award may reapply, however, preference will be given to applicants entering their first year of study.

Be classed as ‘Home’ or ‘RUK’ for fee purposes
Have firmly accepted an offer of a place to study a full-time undergraduate programme, at the University of Glasgow in the forthcoming academic year (September 2026) or be returning to a place on an exsisting undergraduate degree programme.
Identify as being of Black African/African-Caribbean heritage
Provide evidence that your, or your family's, circumstances are such that you may find it difficult to take up a place at the University for financial or other reasons.
Be undertaking your first undergraduate degree.

Number of Scholarships

Eligible countries/regions

England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales

Eligible programmes

Value

£4,000, for one year of study.

How to apply

Applications for this scholarship are now open, you can apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' Button. Applications for this scholarship will close 20th of July and the notification date for this scholarship will be the 28th of August.

For more information contact: scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

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