Big news for students planning to start university in 2026. Queen’s University Belfast has officially confirmed the GB Scholarship 2026, and it’s one of the most stress-free funding opportunities you’ll find this year. No long forms. No competitive essays. No grade pressure. Just real financial support that kicks in automatically once you enrol.
At a time when the cost of studying in the UK keeps rising, Queen’s is doing the opposite — cutting your first-year expenses by up to £3,000 through accommodation support and relocation funding. For students from England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands, this scholarship is a genuine game-changer for starting university life with confidence.
What makes the GB Scholarship 2026 such a big deal?
Unlike most scholarships that focus on merit rankings or limited quotas, the GB Scholarship 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast is designed to remove financial pressure from day one. It supports students where it matters most — housing, moving costs, and campus life — while offering one of the most affordable student cities in the UK as your new home.
Northern Ireland already ranks as the lowest-cost place to be a student in the UK, and with Queen’s adding direct financial support on top, this scholarship quietly becomes one of the smartest financial decisions for your undergraduate journey in 2026.
Scholarship benefits — what you actually get?
Winning the GB Scholarship 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast means starting your degree with a serious financial cushion. This is not symbolic support — it’s practical, real-world funding that lowers your biggest first-year costs and helps you settle in smoothly.
You receive £2,500 towards your first-year accommodation in Queen’s residences or approved contracted providers, cutting down one of the largest expenses students face. On top of that, you get an additional £500 cash support payment to cover flights and moving costs to Belfast — a rare perk that most scholarships ignore. As a resident in Queen’s accommodation, you also gain access to 24/7 safety services, ultra-fast campus Wi-Fi, free off-peak Queen’s Sport membership, hundreds of social events, and dedicated residential support teams, giving you both financial and lifestyle advantages in your first year.
Who can apply?
If you’re planning to start university in 2026 and want funding without pressure, this one is for you.
To be eligible for the GB Scholarship 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a new, full-time undergraduate student starting in September 2026
- Be from England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands
- Be paying £9,250 tuition fees
- Enrol in Year 1 of your first undergraduate degree
- Firmly accept your offer through UCAS or Direct Entry
- Apply for Queen’s accommodation by the required deadline
- Be studying on an approved undergraduate programme
Courses not eligible for this scholarship include Medicine, Dentistry, Foundation Programmes, Higher Level Apprenticeships, Agricultural Technology, and programmes at Queen’s Colleges Stranmillis and St. Mary’s.
Apply: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/England-Scotland-Wales/gbscholarship-26/