International students planning to study in the UK for the 2026–2027 academic year now have a clear and encouraging update to act on. University of Gloucestershire has formally announced a set of tuition fee waiver scholarships available to new, self-funded international applicants enrolling in September 2026.
These opportunities form part of the university’s global scholarship package, covering undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research pathways. Some scholarships are automatically awarded, while others are merit-based and competitive, allowing applicants with strong academic profiles, professional experience, or sporting excellence to significantly reduce study costs.
This blog post provides a structured, applicant-focused breakdown of each available scholarship, including what it offers, who can apply, and the confirmed deadlines you must plan around.
Scholarship Landscape at a Glance
For the 2026–2027 cohort, the University of Gloucestershire is offering four key funding routes for international students:
- Global Scholarship (automatic tuition fee waiver)
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
- Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
- Sports Global Excellence Scholarship
All scholarships apply only to programmes beginning in September 2026 and are available exclusively to international, self-funded students.
List of Open Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Benefits | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Global Scholarship (Automatic) | £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from the first year’s tuition fee; automatically awarded at the point of offer; no separate scholarship application required | No application required (advance tuition fee must be paid by 9 July 2026) |
| Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | £7,500 total tuition fee waiver split over three years of undergraduate study; awarded based on academic excellence, strong portfolio, or relevant work experience | 31 May 2026 |
| Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship | £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from the first year’s tuition fee; awarded based on academic merit, portfolio, or professional experience | 31 May 2026 |
| Sports Global Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate) | £7,500 tuition fee waiver spread over three years plus elite sports support package (sports therapy, physiotherapy, workshops, gym membership, competition fees, mentoring) | 31 May 2026 |
| Sports Global Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate) | £5,000 tuition fee waiver plus full performance athlete support services (sports therapy, physiotherapy, workshops, gym access, competition support) | 31 May 2026 |
Apply: https://www.glos.ac.uk/finance/international-scholarships/.