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GBP 2,000+
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United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Deadline
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About this scholarship
University-internal funding at Glasgow. Snippet: Available for: Undergraduate applicants The University of Glasgow has up to 30 undergraduate scholarships available for students of African/African-Caribbean backgrounds.
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The scholarship supports students who could face financial difficulties taking up their place to study at the University. The value of the scholarship is £2,000, paid in instalments for year one of undergraduate study. The schola
What it takes to get there
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- Money you must show: about £1,171 a month (£1,529 in London). official source
You must show it for 9 months.
This award does not say it covers living costs. You must show this money yourself.
A scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Visa fee: £558. official source
- Health charge: £776 a year. official source
- Decision: about 3 weeks. official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will try to help eligible students leave. The scholarship must cover both course fees and living costs. The government says leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs. So it may not qualify for this support. official source
- Work after you graduate: yes. official source
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Students pursuing Undergraduate degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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