Scholarships
GCU London is offering a range of scholarships to support you in your studies funded by industry, Trusts and friends of the University. Scholarships may cover fees, and/or provide a maintenance grant to support you during your studies.
Eligibility & Requirements
For every scholarship, you MUST have submitted an application for a place on a programme at GCU London. If you have not done this your scholarship application will not be considered.
In addition to meeting the academic requirements that each programme demands, each Scholarship has different eligibility criteria, some being programme specific or depend on the country where you are normally resident. Please read the eligibility criteria below carefully and only apply for suitable scholarships.
Recipients of scholarships may be expected to undertake certain conditions requested by the funder such as meetings with the donor and/or submitting a report on your experience as a scholar.
How to apply
Read the scholarship criteria below and select the appropriate Scholarship to apply for. All applications must be submitted through the online Scholarship Portal. Simply register and complete your application. You may save and return to your application at any time.
Apply now: Scholarship Portal
If you have any questions regarding scholarships please email scholarships@gcu.ac.uk.
Santander Scholarships
For all MSc and MBA Courses
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GCU is part of the Santander Universities' Network of more than 700 universities in Spain, Portugal, Latin-America, China, Morocco, Russia, the US and the UK. As part of this agreement, GCU London is offering scholarships for GCU London programmes funded by Santander Bank and the Santander Universities Network.
Value: £5,000 towards fees
Requirements:
- You must have submitted an application for a place on a GCU London programme
- You MUST be from one of the following countries:
- Argentina
- Belgium, Brazil
- Chile, China, Columbia
- Germany
- Mexico
- Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Singapore, Spain
- Venezuela
- Uruguay and USA
No other nationalities will be considered - Apply through the online Scholarship Portal by Friday 28th June 2013.
AllSaints Scholarship With Potential Employment Opportunity

MSc International Fashion Marketing only
Applications now open for September 2013
AllSaints are offering an incredible opportunity for a talented individual who has a particular interest and/or experience in social media and digital marketing, specifically in the area of new market development, to receive £9,000 towards their MSc International Fashion Marketing Programme. Part time employment for the duration of the programme and a paid internship on completion of the degree is also on offer to the strongest candidate.
Only one award is available so competition will be tough.
Value: £9,000
(if your programme fees are more than £9,000 then you will be responsible for paying the balance. If your fees are less than £9,000 you will receive the
balance as a maintenance grant on enrolment)
Requirements
- You must have submitted an application for a place on the MSc International Fashion Marketing programme
- You must have a particular interest or experience in social media and digital marketing
- Applications are welcome from individuals anywhere in the world
- Language skills will make your application stronger
- Video applications in support of your application are invited, but not mandatory
- Apply through the online Scholarship Portal by Friday 28th June 2013.
More information on the MSc International Fashion Marketing programme is available here.
MBA Scholarships
Self-funded scholarships
25% scholarships are available for self-funded students who meet the full admissions criteria. Scholarship offers will be made based information on your MBA programme application form. No additional application form is required.
Corporate Sponsorship
Employers can demonstrate their commitment to employee career progression by sponsoring employees through a GCU MBA. Many organisations find MBA sponsorship a valuable way to attract, reward and retain talented employees who wish to take their careers to the next level.
The GCU MBA programme emphasises responsible leadership and international management strategy and the University has responded to a worldwide call to put social responsibility, ethics and sustainability at the top of the agenda for training future business leaders by becoming a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact-backed initiative the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
With a strong practical and professional approach to business growth, GCU ensures that the MBA programme provides your employees with real-world work projects with tangible outputs and skills to embed within your organisation.
Scholarships available to organisations sponsoring students. Scholarship amount depends on the number of students sponsored:
- 1 student 25% scholarship
- 2 students 30% scholarship
- 3 students 35% scholarship
- 4 or more students 40% scholarship
Contact us to discuss your organisation’s needs.
English Language Achievement Scholarship
For all MSc and MBA courses at GCU London
Students who complete a GCU London Pre-sessional English course and progress onto their chosen GCU London Masters/ MBA programme by meeting both the minimum English language requirement and all other conditions of their GCU London offer, will receive an English Language Achievement Scholarship.
Value: £1,000 discount on your fees
Requirements:
- You must have been offered a place on a programme at GCU London
- You must have completed a GCU London Pre-sessional English course
- You must be starting your programme in September 2013
- This scholarship is only available to self-funded students. You are deemed to be a self-funded student if you are paying your tuition fees yourself or with support from a relative or friend.
Please note: A Deans Merit Based Scholarship and an English Language Achievement Scholarship, if both awarded, can be combined and both would apply.
Please note: an applicant can only apply for one level of support (scholarship or scheme) at any one time. Awards are not additive. If an applicant is eligible for 2 awards, only the larger award will be given. Also, no scholarships will be offered to students who are already sponsored except as part of our Corporate Sponsorship scheme.
