Scholarships at Goldsmiths-University of London

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations. This scholarship programme makes awards to talented individuals who demonstrate the potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers across a wide range of fields, including politics, government, media, civil society, religion and academia. Goldsmiths welcomes many Chevening scholars each year from a wide range of countries including China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mauritius, Pakistan, South Korea and Turkey. Students are studying on courses related to Media and Communications, Digital Media, Filmmaking, Cultural Studies, Gender and Culture, International Studies and many others.  

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

• Demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum English language requirement.

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study.

• Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree.

• Have completed at least two years' work or equivalent experience.

Chevening Scholarships are for high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. You will therefore need to demonstrate that you:

• Have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership in your home country.

• Are motivated to develop your career in order to establish a position of leadership in your own country within ten years of your scholarship.

• Have a clear post-scholarship plan, outlining your career objectives and how you plan to achieve them.

• Are committed to networking to find global solutions.

• Are committed to networking within the Chevening community, via online engagement and attending Chevening events in the UK and engaging with the alumni network in your home country.

• Are able to use your studies and experience in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK.

We offer postgraduate degrees in subjects covering the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management.

Value

Applicants who have accepted their offer for postgraduate taught and Graduate Diploma programmes may be eligible to receive awards of £2,000 and £4,000.

Number available: Up to 35.

Eligibility criteria

You must meet the general eligibility criteria and regulations. You must also be eligible to pay international fees (this includes international fee-paying students from within the EU) and have accepted an offer on an eligible Goldsmiths programme starting in 2025:

• Postgraduate taught degree programmes (excluding Fine Art and Design programmes).

• Graduate Diploma programmes.

Application deadlines

There are two deadlines for applications for the Goldsmiths International Scholarships. After each deadline, all applications received will be considered and half of the available scholarships will be awarded. 

For 2025, the deadlines are as follows:

• If you submit your application by March 14 2025, at 00:00 BST (British Summer Time) you can expect to receive the outcome of your application in the week commencing April 14 2025.

• If you submit your application by May 16 2025 at 00:00 BST (British Summer Time), you can expect to receive the outcome of your application in the week commencing June 16 2025.

Successful applicants will recieve £8,825 allowance, a full tuition fee waiver for each year of study and an accommodation fee for a single study bedroom in Goldsmiths halls of residence (up to £200 per week)

Number available

Up to 4 (two for undergraduate students; two for postgraduate taught students).

Eligibility criteria

You must meet the general eligibility criteria and regulations. You must also:

• Have refugee status in the UK, or have an active application for asylum in the UK (you will be required to provide documentation to demonstrate your status). Supporting documents should be uploaded to your MyGoldsmiths account.

• Be holding an offer of study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths.

• You must be eligible to study in the UK. If you are on Immigration Bail, this must not have a condition prohibiting you from studying.

Any scholarship applications from Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge in the UK under the special arrangement set by the Home Office will be considered for this scholarship. 

Application deadlines

Applications will open on 20 February 2024 and close on 24 May 2024 BST (British Summer Time).

Our undergraduate degree courses are anything but prescriptive. Every day we’re researching, teaching, and discovering – but we can’t do this alone. Come with an inquisitive mind and an open heart and create the learning landscape you want to see.

Value

Applicants who have accepted their offer for undergraduate degree programmes and International Foundation Certificate programmes may be eligible to receive awards of £2,000 and £5,000.

Number available: Up to 35.

Eligibility criteria

You must meet the general eligibility criteria and regulations. You must also be eligible to pay international fees (this includes international fee-paying students from within the EU) and have accepted an offer on an eligible Goldsmiths programme starting in 2025:

• Undergraduate degree programmes (excluding Fine Art and Fine Art Extension programmes)

• International Foundation Certificate programmes

Application deadlines

There are two deadlines for applications for the Goldsmiths International Scholarships. After each deadline, all applications received will be considered and half of the available scholarships will be awarded. 

For 2025, the deadlines are as follows:

• If you submit your application by March 14 2025, at 00:00 BST (British Summer Time) you can expect to receive the outcome of your application in the week commencing April 14 2025.

• If you submit your application by May 16 2025 at 00:00 BST (British Summer Time), you can expect to receive the outcome of your application in the week commencing June 16 2025.