Postgraduate Ambassador Studentship

Awarded By: Glasgow Caledonian University in UK
Updated on Oct 17, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Mar 11, 2024
Amount: POUND 15,000
Countries:
United KingdomUK

Scholarship Overview

The postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship is offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to those international students who can contribute their input for a common good. The Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship covers up to £15,000 for an international student. Please note, that this amount is coverable only for tuition fees of the international student studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. Through this scholarship, the student ambassadors aim to bring positive change in the lives of people or communities at large through social innovation and teaching.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • Master of Science Risk Management
  • Master of Science Big Data Technologies
  • Master of Science Applied Instrumentation and Control
  • Master of Science Forensic Psychology
  • Master of Science Public Health
  • Master of Science Biomolecular & Biomedical Sciences
  • Master of Science Construction Management
  • Master of Science Environmental Management (Waste, Energy, Water, Oil and Gas)
  • Master of Science Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Master of Science Management
  • Master of Science International Management and Business Development
  • Master of Science Human Resource Management
  • Master of Science International Fashion Marketing
  • Master of Science International Marketing
  • Master of Science International Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Science International Business Management
  • Master of Science Luxury Brand Marketing
  • Master of Science International Human Resource Management
  • Master of Business Administration Luxury Brand Management
  • Master of Science Social Innovation
  • Master of Science Physiotherapy
  • Master of Science Food Bioscience

Applicable for all Masters programs

 

Scholarship amount details

Full tuition fee Scholarship up to £15,000 .
Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 104.90 (last updated 7th December 2023).
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, United States Of America, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Application Questions:
    • Have you helped others less fortunate?
    • Have you set up a project designed to help your community?
    • Have you volunteered?
    • Detail your financial need and how you will support your living costs in line with UKVI requirements
    • Please detail how you would like to further impact the Common Good after graduating
  • Application Process:
    • Fill the online application before the application deadline
    • Submit a video of no longer than 2 minutes introducing yourself and showcasing your contributions to the common good
    • Provide the link to your YouTube or Vimeo video on the application form
    • Sign a consent form for video, audio, and photography with a copyright notice
    • Applications open on 28 March 2022 No specific deadline mentioned
    • Must hold an unconditional offer of study with GCU before applying
    • You must be able to cover your living costs in line with the UKVI requirements for visa application
    • All awards are non-transferable and cannot be deferred to any other program or academic session
    • Only applicants on a Full-Time Taught Postgraduate Masters course are eligible
  • Scholarship Terms and Conditions:
    • Applicants must agree to the Ambassadors Charter, including recording vlogs/blogs, social media takeovers, and Unibuddy responsibilities

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

Type of Document Indicates if Document is Required
LOR Required
Essay Required
CV Required
Transcripts Required
Financial Documents Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info Date
Scholarship application open Not Available
Scholarship Deadline Not Available
Scholarship Decision date Not Available
Interview Date Not Available
FAQ Link Not Available
Contact email scholarships@gcuacuk
Contact number +44 141 331 8770

Additional Information:

  • Must hold an unconditional offer of study with GCU before applying or the application will be rejected
  • You must be able to cover your living costs in line with the UKVI requirements when applying for a Visa
  • All awards are non-transferable to any other programme or academic session if you are awarded the scholarship
  • Only applicants on a Full Time Taught Postgraduate Masters course are eligible to apply.
    Applicants will be required to sign a consent form for video, audio and photography with copyright notice
  • Scholarships will not be deferred to any other academic session and cannot be combined with any other GCU Scholarship
  • Students will be required agree to the Ambassadors Charter which will be requirements that the successful applicants must undertake that are updated below:
    • record 3 vlogs/blogs about your experience as a student of GCU
    • at least 1 social media takeover e.g instagram live
    • be in attendance and adopt an ambassadorial role at our open days/ open afternoons for GCU London
    • 1 hour per week as a Unibuddy helping answer prospective students’ questions about life at GCU.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Any International fee-paying student who can demonstrate how they have contributed to the ‘Common Good’ and are looking to commence studies in September 2022 and have an unconditional offer on a Masters course in either our Glasgow or London campus

Special Restrictions:
No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site. Student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Exams Details:

Exam Name Requirements
12 Required (minimum score 60%)

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed the 12th grade.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
LOR, Essay, CV, Transcripts, Financial Statement

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time