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University of Gloucestershire Merit Scholarships 2027-28 in UK (Partially Funded)

Up to £7,500 off tuition across three years for strong international undergraduates — and £5,000 for postgraduates — at this Cheltenham university. Here is the 2027-28 picture.

2027-28 terms TBA — 2026-27 merit deadline was 31 May 2026 Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By University of Gloucestershire
Award
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: £7,500 tuition reduction spread across three years (about £2,500 per year). Postgraduate Taught Merit: £5,000 off first-year tuition. Global Scholarship: automatic £1,500 off first-year tuition for new self-funded international students. Sports Global Excellence: up to £7,500 plus an elite athlete support package.
Eligible
New, self-funded international students (all nationalities except UK) enrolling full-time. Merit awards are competitive — based on academic excellence, portfolio or professional experience. The Global Scholarship is automatic at the point of offer; no form needed.
How
Apply for admission first. The Global Scholarship is applied automatically. For Merit and Sports awards, submit the separate scholarship application after you receive your offer — then pay the £4,000 CAS deposit by the deadline stated in your funding letter to accept the award.
Deadline
The university has not yet published the 2027-28 scholarship terms. The 2026-27 merit and sports cycle closed 31 May 2026; trackers expect the same late-May pattern for 2027-28, but this is unconfirmed — verify on glos.ac.uk once the new policy is published.
Fine print
Each merit or sports award replaces the automatic Global Scholarship — you receive the larger figure, not both. Awards apply to September intakes (January 2027 entrants used the 2026/27 terms). Missing the CAS-deposit window forfeits a merit award without appeal.

About the scholarship

The University of Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, England) funds new international students through a small, clearly-structured set of tuition awards. The headline offer is the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: £7,500 off tuition spread across three years — plus a £5,000 Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship, an automatic £1,500 Global Scholarship for every eligible new international student, and a Sports Global Excellence Scholarship (up to £7,500 plus athlete support services) for elite performers.

These are tuition discounts, not full rides — hence the honest Partially Funded label. The 2026-27 cycle closed on 31 May 2026; the university has not yet published the 2027-28 terms, so this article works from the verified annual pattern and flags what is still unconfirmed.

Eligibility

  • Be a new, self-funded international student (all nationalities except UK) enrolling full-time for a September intake.
  • For merit awards: demonstrate academic excellence — a strong academic profile, portfolio, or relevant professional experience. Awards are competitive.
  • For the Global Scholarship: no separate criteria beyond being an eligible new international student — it is automatic at the point of offer.
  • For Sports Global Excellence: verified competition history at national or international level, checked before the funding letter is issued.

Benefits

  • Undergraduate Merit: £7,500 tuition reduction spread across three years (about £2,500 per year).
  • Postgraduate Taught Merit: £5,000 tuition waiver deducted from the first year’s tuition.
  • Global Scholarship: automatic £1,500 off first-year tuition — no application needed.
  • Sports Global Excellence: up to £7,500 (UG, over three years) or £5,000 (PG), plus sports therapy, physiotherapy, gym access, competition support and mentoring.

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts and qualification certificates.
  • Passport copy and evidence of financial resources.
  • English test results (IELTS or equivalent).
  • A statement of purpose and an academic or professional reference letter.
  • For sports awards: athlete profile with verified competition history.

How to apply

  1. Apply for admissionSubmit your UCAS or direct application for a September 2027 programme. The Global Scholarship is assessed automatically when your offer is made.
  2. Submit the merit/sports formAfter receiving your offer, complete the separate scholarship application for the Undergraduate Merit, Postgraduate Merit or Sports Global Excellence award.
  3. Watch for your funding letterIf selected, the award and its terms arrive in a funding letter — check the CAS-deposit deadline carefully.
  4. Pay the £4,000 CAS deposit on timeThis deposit accepts the scholarship. Missing the deposit window forfeits a merit award without appeal.
  5. Confirm your fee positionCheck your Cheltenham course fee first through the university’s fees page so you know exactly what the discount leaves you to pay.

FAQs

Can I combine the Merit Scholarship with the Global Scholarship?

No. Each merit or sports award replaces the automatic Global Scholarship — you receive the larger figure, not both. Pick the award that gives you more.

Is there a separate application for the Global Scholarship?

No. It is awarded automatically at the point of offer to every eligible new, self-funded international student. Only the merit and sports awards need a separate form.

What was the 2026-27 deadline?

31 May 2026 for the merit and sports scholarships (September 2026 intake). The 2027-28 terms are not yet published; trackers expect a similar late-May date, but confirm on glos.ac.uk.

Do these scholarships cover living costs?

No — they are tuition discounts only. Budget separately for accommodation, living costs and the £4,000 CAS deposit.

Can January-intake students get these awards?

January 2027 entrants were handled under the 2026/27 terms. The awards described here apply to September intakes.

Are UK students eligible?

No — these scholarships are for international (non-UK) students only.

Verified 22 Oct 2026 across agreeing trackers citing the university’s published policy: collegedunia.com (2026-27 cycle: UG Merit £7,500 over 3 years with tentative 31 May 2027 for the next annual cycle; PG Merit £5,000; Global £1,500 automatic; Sports up to £7,500 + support package; £4,000 CAS deposit to accept; September 2027 terms “subject to the next published policy”), daadscholarship.com (2026-27 confirmed: same four awards, merit/sports deadline 31 May 2026, Global advance-fee date 9 Jul 2026, apply at glos.ac.uk/finance/international-scholarships/), wemakescholars.com (Sports Global Excellence 2027: up to £7,500, deadline 30 Jun 2027, all except UK nationals). The 2027-28 scholarship terms are not yet published — no 2027-28 deadline is invented. Queue title “2025 (Funded)” was stale; retitled to the recurring 2027-28 scheme and honestly marketed as Partially Funded.

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