Scholarships at Robert Gordon University

This programme funds approximately 40,000 scholars annually to travel to more than 150 countries. 

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

•  USA

Other Requirements

Students should be:

• A citizen of the United States.

• An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions).

• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.

• In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program, or a virtual international program. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement.

• Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System.

The prestigious Bolashak Scholarship programme, offered by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, enables high achieving students from Kazakhstan to undertake undergraduate, postgraduate and research study at prestigious universities around the world. 

The Centre for International Programmes (CIP) in Astana manages the programme on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Education.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

•  Kazakhstan

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Funding

One applicant will receive funding for 100% of their tuition fees, plus return airfare to the UK from your country of residence, a maintenance award and additional allowances.

Other Requirements

To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.

• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.

• Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.

• By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

• Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country

• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.

• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants

Students who are self-funded and joining the University in September 2025, will be given an additional £500 tuition fee discount if the payment of their full tuition fee deposit is paid by 1 June 2025.

Deadline: 1 June 2025.

The GREAT Scholarships programme, launched by the British Council together with 72 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects. Students selected for this prestigious scholarship will be expected to be ambassadors Robert Gordon University and on completion of their master’s programme act as an ambassador for the GREAT scholarship, possibly speaking with future students interested in studying in the UK to share their experience.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

•  Bangladesh

• India

• Nigeria

Other Requirements

• Tp be eligible, students must be a citizen from India, Bangladesh and Nigeria.

• To be eligible, applicants must have met all conditions (excluding deposit payment) by the application submission deadline.

• Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university.

• Motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course.

• Active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area.

• Meet the English language requirement of the UK Higher Education Institution.

• Willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI.

• Willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment.

• Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships.

• Willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.

• Where other scholarships have been awarded, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer.

Terms and Conditions

• University scholarship, financial award and discount will be awarded upon enrolment at the University.

• Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University.

• The most beneficial individual award for each student, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer.

• RGU Scholarships and Awards are for self-funding students only.

The Robert Gordon University Golf Scholarship aims to assist with the development and promotion of golfing excellence for students. This scholarship is designed to support talented golfers to balance their academic studies with their passion for golf, providing them with the resources and opportunities to excel both on the course and in the classroom.

With thanks to generous support from The Gym Rental Company, the Golf Scholarship Programme will offer aspiring student athletes comprehensive support, including:

• High Level Competition: compete at the highest level in student golf through BUCS and R&A competitions.

• State of the art Facilities: access to world-class golf courses and training equipment.

• Academic Excellence: balance your passion for golf with a high-quality education.

• Community & Networking: join a vibrant community of like-minded athletes and professionals.

In addition, financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year. 

Eligibility

All countries are eligible for this scholarship, funding or discount.

Other Requirements

To be eligible for the RGU Golf Scholarship, applicants must:

• Have an unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at Robert Gordon University, or be in the process of applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.

• Be a talented golfer with high potential.

• Hold a golf profile in a national sports competition at junior level or beyond.

This scholarship will include a £5,000 reduction in the fees minus any other scholarships already assigned by RGU. 

Eligibility

All countries are eligible for this scholarship, funding or discount.

Other Requirements

This scholarship is open to students who have the equivalent to a 1st class honours undergraduate degree.

Students who wish to apply for this scholarship need to:

• Have an offer to study a postgraduate course at RGU starting in September 2025.

• Meet all of the conditions of their offer prior to the deadline of that offer.

• Be a self-funding, international fee-paying student.

• Submit an application form prior to the deadline.

In recognition that many articulation students will join us into years 2, 3 or 4 of the undergraduate degree course, or the postgraduate diploma stage of the Master's course and therefore may not be eligible for some of our scholarships, we would like to make scholarship opportunities available, where possible.

These scholarships will be agreed with your partner institution and communicated to you either through them or automatically when you apply to RGU.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

•  Brunei

• Canada

• China

• Malaysia

• Nigeria

• Thailand

• USA

Other Requirements.

Students must:

• be eligible for an offer from Robert Gordon University having met the standard or advertised academic entry requirements.

• be classed by the University as an international fee payer for tuition fee payment.

• be a self-funding student.

Terms and Conditions

• The international partnership scholarship, is specific to each institution as are the terms agreed, so this is not guaranteed.

• Where a scholarship is agreed with a partner institution then this is available to all students from that institution regardless of the course they studied.

• This scholarship would be applied to eligible students as a reduction of their fees upon enrolment to the University.

• Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University

• Where a student is eligible for more than one scholarship, only the most beneficial individual award for each student, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer

This scholarship is for students starting in September.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

All countries are eligible for this scholarship, funding or discount.

Other Requirements

Students must:

• To be eligible, applicants must have met all conditions (excluding deposit payment) by the deadline date.

• be applying to directly enter either year 1 or year 2 of an undergraduate course at RGU.

• hold an offer from Robert Gordon University for a full time on campus undergraduate course.

• be classed as the university as either an international or European fee payer.

• must be a self-funding student.

• be applying for the September start.  Students who are studying the January start, fast track programme are eligible to apply for this scholarship when they begin their second year in September of that same year, but the January start shorter programme is not eligible for this scholarship.

• be willing to embody the experience, by engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for Robert Gordon University, by promoting the value of studying at Robert Gordon University.

Terms and Conditions

• University scholarship, financial award and discount will be awarded upon enrolment at the University. Part-time students will have the financial award and discount applied pro-rata.

• Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University.

• The most beneficial individual award for each student, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer.

• RGU Scholarships and Awards are for self-funding students only.