About
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a Scottish university located in Aberdeen, Scotland. The institution delivers world-class research across eleven academic schools and provides innovative research solutions for business and industry, generating economic, societal, environmental and cultural impact. RGU supports industry, government, non-profits and its wider community of learners in applying creativity, innovation, research, design thinking and entrepreneurship. The university is recognized for its rankings in graduate employability, industry connections and quality of teaching, with a global alumni network of over 80,000 graduates.
Funding Opportunities
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by Robert Gordon University for international and EU students coming to study any undergraduate degree. This scholarship provides the full first year's tuition fee for eligible students. Selection of successful awardees is based on academic merit. 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 by the university as either an international or European fee payer, and must be a self-funding student. Recipients must 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 the university.
Undergraduate Part Time Course Tuition Fee Grant
The Undergraduate Part Time Course Tuition Fee Grant is offered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to eligible part-time undergraduate students. The grant provides financial assistance each year towards the cost of tuition fees for students studying at Scottish institutions. The level of tuition fee support that SAAS will pay depends on the number of credits the student is undertaking and the qualification they are studying. Eligibility is dependent on individual income and students must meet the conditions set out by SAAS. Students must be resident in Scotland and can study either on campus or through online learning across all subject areas. One application per student is allowed per academic year, with the application deadline of 31 March.
Tuition Fee Grant - Wales
The Tuition Fee Grant from Student Finance Wales is designed to support students from Wales attending Robert Gordon University. This grant covers the difference between a tuition fee loan and the actual amount of tuition fees charged by the institution. The grant is available for undergraduate students studying full-time on campus courses across all subject areas. Eligibility is dependent on individual circumstances and applicants must meet the conditions set out by Student Finance Wales. Students can apply for one grant per academic year through the online application system provided by Student Finance Wales.
The Data Lab Scholarships
The Data Lab has secured funding from the Scottish Funding Council to support a limited number of fully-funded taught Master's places at Robert Gordon University. This scholarship program aims to develop the data science talent and skills required by industry in Scotland. The funding covers full tuition fees, training, and event participation for selected postgraduate programs in data science, business analytics, and information technology with business intelligence. A total of 13 places are available across three specialized Master's courses. The scholarship provides comprehensive support for students pursuing careers in data science and related fields. With 5 places available for MSc Data Science, 4 places for MSc Information Technology with Business Intelligence, and 4 places for MSc Business Analytics, the program is designed to address Scotland's need for skilled professionals in data-driven industries. Eligible applicants must meet Scottish Funding Council 'home' fee criteria and have been ordinarily resident in Scotland (not in full-time education) for three years prior to course start. EU students with settled or pre-settled status may also be eligible. Students must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the three eligible Master's programs and have the right to live and work in the UK. Selected applicants will be invited to complete an application form reviewed by The Data Lab academic team. The scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for Scottish-domiciled students to gain advanced qualifications in high-demand fields without tuition cost barriers.
SSSC Bursary for MSc/PGDip Social Work
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) provides postgraduate bursaries for nominated full-time home students studying MSc or PGDip Social Work at Robert Gordon University. This bursary is specifically designed for students with a household income of less than £34,000. The bursary provides financial support valued at £3,415 to help qualifying students pursue their social work education. Students who receive this bursary cannot access additional funding through the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) and therefore should not apply to SAAS for tuition fee loans or living cost loans. RGU nominates students for the bursary rather than students applying directly, and the SSSC contacts nominated students to determine their final eligibility.
Scholarships for our international partner institutions
Robert Gordon University offers scholarship opportunities to international students joining from articulation partner institutions. In recognition that many articulation students will join into years 2, 3 or 4 of undergraduate degree courses, or the postgraduate diploma stage of Master's courses and may not be eligible for some other scholarships, RGU makes these opportunities available where possible. These scholarships are agreed with partner institutions and communicated either through them or automatically when students apply to RGU. The scholarship value is dependent on individual circumstances and is applied as a reduction in tuition fees upon enrollment. Students must be eligible for an offer from RGU, be classified as international fee payers, and be self-funding. The specific scholarship terms vary by partner institution.
RGU International Student January Scholarship for Master's students
This merit-based scholarship program from Robert Gordon University offers financial support specifically for international postgraduate students starting their studies in the January intake. The scholarship provides a £4,000 discount on tuition fees. With many external scholarships focused on students starting in September, RGU introduced this scholarship specifically for students interested in the January start date. Four scholarships are available per intake cycle. Successful applicants must be self-funded, international fee-paying students who have received an offer to study a postgraduate course at RGU, met all conditions of their offer including deposit payment, and are willing to serve as ambassadors to future students.
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
Robert Gordon University offers a financial award of £3,000 to international self-funded students entering year one of full-time on-campus undergraduate courses. This discount is applied towards one year of undergraduate tuition fees and is automatically awarded upon enrollment to eligible students. The scholarship is available to students from a wide range of countries including those in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. No separate application is required - eligible students will receive notification of the award in their Letter of Offer. Students must meet standard academic entry requirements and be classified as international fee payers. Only one RGU-funded scholarship per program can be held, and if students are eligible for multiple scholarships, the University will automatically apply the higher discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
This financial award is available to any international self-funded fee paying student studying a full-time on-campus Research degree at Robert Gordon University. The discount provides £3,000 towards doctorate postgraduate research tuition fees. This award is specifically for international students who are self-funding their studies and cannot be combined with other RGU scholarships. If a student is successful in a separate RGU scholarship, they will receive the greater of the two amounts. The discount is applied automatically upon enrolment and does not require a separate application; any award granted will be indicated in the Letter of Offer.
RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
This financial award is available to international self-funded fee paying students studying full-time on campus Master's courses at Robert Gordon University. The discount provides £2,000 towards Master's course tuition fees. The award is available to students from a wide range of countries including those from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and the Americas. Students who are successful in a separate RGU scholarship will receive the greater of the two amounts. No separate application is required as any award granted will be indicated in the Letter of Offer. This award is exclusively for students who are classified as international fee payers and are self-funding their education. Only one RGU funded scholarship per programme can be awarded, and if eligible for multiple scholarships, the University will automatically apply the single scholarship offering the higher discount.
RGU International Merit based scholarship for masters students
This scholarship is a merit based scholarship to recognise any students who have achieved excellent marks in their undergraduate study, and wish to study a postgraduate degree with Robert Gordon University in September 2025. The scholarship will include a £5,000 reduction in the fees minus any other scholarships already assigned by RGU. This opportunity is open to international, self-funding students who have achieved the equivalent to a 1st class honours undergraduate degree and have an offer to study a postgraduate course at RGU starting in September 2025. Applicants must meet all conditions of their offer prior to the deadline and submit an application form.
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
This scholarship discount is available for students domiciled anywhere in the world and is open to all study modes: full time, part time and online. MBA scholarships will be awarded to high potential applicants of all nationalities who can demonstrate, through the application form, that they will reap the benefit of MBA study in terms of their future career plans. The award provides a 10% discount towards tuition fees for eligible MBA students at Robert Gordon University. No separate application is necessary as the discount is automatically calculated when students apply for admission. The award is granted upon enrolment at the University, with part-time students receiving the financial award applied pro-rata. This is designed for self-funding students who meet the standard or advertised academic entry requirements for the MBA programs at Aberdeen Business School.
RGU Automatic Scholarship for EU students
The RGU Automatic Scholarship for EU students is a financial award available to any EU self-funded fee paying student studying a full-time undergraduate or taught masters course at Robert Gordon University. This scholarship discount was created to further support EU students in studying at RGU in the wake of Brexit. EU applicants receive a £5,000 discount per year of study for all undergraduate and taught masters courses. The award is applied automatically during the application process to eligible students who are ordinarily resident in an EU country for a minimum of three years and have met the standard academic entry requirements. Students must be studying full-time on campus and be self-funded. No separate application is required as any award granted will be indicated in the student's letter of offer.
Postgraduate Tuition Fee and Living Cost Loans - Scotland
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) provides postgraduate funding opportunities for eligible students pursuing full-time postgraduate studies. This funding program includes tuition fee loans, which are paid directly to the university, and living cost loans to support students during their studies. The loans are specifically designed for postgraduate students who meet SAAS eligibility criteria, including residency requirements in Scotland. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines are determined by SAAS and may vary each academic year. Students can apply once per academic year, with applications typically due in March. This funding is available across all subject areas for full-time, on-campus postgraduate courses at Robert Gordon University.
Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund)
Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) was formed in 1993 in order to offer training in fields of science and information technology through scholarships and support education institution building. The scholarship is specifically designed for Namibian citizens who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Namibian Petroleum Industry. The program supports both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying full-time on campus across all subject areas. For postgraduate scholarships, applicants must have relevant Honors or Undergraduate Degree with an average pass of 60% and above. For undergraduate scholarships, applicants must have outstanding academic results with excellent passes in Mathematics, Sciences and English.
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is an annual programme for MSc and PhD studies that provides Nigerian students with the opportunity to study overseas within designated fields of study at specially selected institutions. The purpose is to provide Nigerian students with the intellectual foundation and skill set that will enable them to participate actively in Nigeria's oil and gas industry at the conclusion of their studies. The Strategic Partnership Scholarship was developed to improve the Fund's Overseas Scholarship Scheme by offering candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe. The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses. PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected based on academic merit, quality of degrees, professional qualifications, relevant publications, and the viability of the study/research plan.
Parents' Learning Grant
The Parents' Learning Grant provides additional financial assistance to help with learning costs for full-time undergraduate students with children. This grant is administered by Student Finance bodies in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The amount awarded depends on household income and individual circumstances. Students must be full-time undergraduate students studying on campus and have met the conditions set out by their respective funding body. This grant is designed to support parents pursuing higher education and covers various learning-related expenses.
Nursing & Midwifery Bursary
The Nursing & Midwifery Bursary is a financial support program for undergraduate students studying Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery courses at Robert Gordon University. The bursary is administered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) and provides financial assistance throughout the duration of the program. The bursary provides £8,100 per year for students in years 1, 2, and 3 of their studies, and £6,075 for students in year 4. This funding is designed to support full-time, on-campus undergraduate students pursuing degrees in nursing and midwifery fields, specifically targeting residents of Scotland. Students receiving this bursary may also be eligible for supplementary grants including Dependants' Allowance, Single Parents' Allowance, Childcare Allowance for Parents, Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), and clinical placement expenses. However, Nursing & Midwifery students receiving this bursary are not eligible for Student Loans, Young Students Bursary, or Independent Students Bursary. Applications are processed through SAAS with one application permitted per student per academic year. The deadline for applications is March 31st annually, and students must have a conditional or unconditional offer from Robert Gordon University to apply.
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship
The Niger Delta Development Commission offers Nigerians from the Niger Delta States the opportunity to study for a Masters or PhD overseas. This scholarship provides full funding for postgraduate studies at overseas universities for eligible Nigerian students who have completed their national service. The scholarship is specifically designed for students from the Niger Delta States who have a first degree at second class lower division or better. Applicants must have a valid admission letter from a recognized overseas university in eligible subject areas including Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Computing, Energy, Engineering, Pharmacy & Life Sciences, and Social Studies. The program requires applicants to provide guarantor's written consent from designated community leaders and must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record are not eligible for consideration.
Independent Student Bursary (ISB)
The Independent Student Bursary (ISB) is a financial support program for eligible students in Scotland. Students can receive up to £1,000 per year if their household income is £20,999 or less annually and they meet other eligibility conditions. This bursary is administered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) and is designed to provide additional financial assistance to independent students alongside student loans. The total support package for independent students includes both the bursary and loan components, with the total amount varying based on household income. If household income exceeds £21,000 per year, students will not qualify for ISB and their living cost support will be provided entirely through student loans. The bursary is available for full-time undergraduate students studying on campus at Robert Gordon University in Scotland, excluding those on Nursing and Midwifery courses. Applications must be made directly to SAAS.
GREAT Scholarship
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Robert Gordon University is offering 2 scholarships to students applying for any postgraduate courses. The GREAT Scholarships programme, launched by the British Council together with 60 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 for 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.
Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) Oil and Gas Learning Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity supports GNPC's role in building national capacity in oil and gas sciences, policy, management and operations in order to achieve national local content aspirations. The scholarship provides comprehensive support for Ghanaian students pursuing Masters or PhD programs in STEM fields. The program covers approved airfare to and from Ghana to the country of study, approved tuition fees, a living allowance stipend, book allowance, one-time warm clothing allowance where applicable, dissertation allowance, and provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas. Applicants must be Ghanaian citizens permanently resident in Ghana, studying in areas such as Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Special-needs education. The scholarship is particularly aimed at building capacity in oil and gas related fields to support Ghana's local content aspirations in the petroleum sector.
Ghana Education Trust (GET) Fund Mission
The Ghana Education Trust (GET) Fund is a public trust set up by the Ghanaian Government that supports Ghanaian students to study Masters courses at Robert Gordon University. The GET Fund supports the delivery of quality education to the citizens of Ghana from the basic to tertiary level through dynamic funding policies aimed at ensuring equitable provision of essential resources for all levels of education to all segments of the Ghanaian population. The scholarship provides full fees and living allowance for eligible Ghanaian students pursuing postgraduate study at RGU. International applications typically open around March/April and close at the end of May for the selection process.
Emergency Loan Fund
The Emergency Loan Fund provides short-term financial assistance to students at Robert Gordon University who find themselves in immediate financial difficulty. Emergency loans are designed to help with essential maintenance costs such as food, travel, and consumables/toiletries. These are not grants but loans that must be repaid within a maximum period of 8 weeks. The loans are capped at £50 per student, with an increase to £100 available only in exceptional circumstances. Each student can only borrow one loan at a time and must fully repay the previous loan before requesting a new one. The fund has extremely limited resources and is intended for immediate need rather than long-term financial problems. Emergency loans are not available for tuition fees, rent payments, library fines, or non-essential expenses. Students who fail to repay on time may face enrolment delays, be refused future funds, and be referred to the University's External Debt Collection Agency.
Embassy of the State of Kuwait - Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship
Robert Gordon University is recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education as an approved institution for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD students. The Ministry of Higher Education was established in 1988 by the state of Kuwait with a main aim to promote higher education, explore and expand on its different educational aspects as well as encourage and develop scientific research, applied education and training. Students receiving sponsorship from Ministry of Higher Education are required to follow a set of guidelines and regulations that should be abided for the duration of their studies. These regulations and guidelines cover accommodation, tickets, tuition fees and other kinds of allowances.
Discretionary Fund
The Discretionary Fund is available for UK students experiencing financial hardship at Robert Gordon University. The fund makes awards in the form of a grant which does not need to be repaid. Awards are intended to assist students with basic living expenses, study-related costs and travel to and from university. Funds cannot be used for the payment of tuition fees. To be eligible, students must be from Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland, be registered and attending an eligible course, have taken out their full entitlement to a student loan, have exhausted all other possible sources of funding available to them, and be able to prove they are in financial difficulty.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is designed to cover any extra costs or expenses students may have while studying arising from their disability, health condition or specific learning difference. This allowance is available to students at Robert Gordon University who meet the conditions set out by their respective funding body. Students do not need to be claiming tuition fees and/or living-costs support in order to claim DSA. The allowance amount is dependent on individual circumstances and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. One application per student is permitted per academic year. The DSA is administered by different student finance bodies depending on the student's country of residence within the UK, including Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), Student Finance England, Student Finance Northern Ireland, and Student Finance Wales. The allowance is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether studying full-time or part-time, and across all subject areas including on-campus and online learning modes. Students interested in applying should first contact the Inclusion Centre at RGU to discuss their individual circumstances and eligibility, then submit their application online through the appropriate Student Finance website for their country of residence.
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
CONACyT is a scholarship program offered by the Government of Mexico for Mexican students to pursue postgraduate study at approved international institutions. Robert Gordon University is recognized by CONACyT as one of the approved institutions for receiving fully funded students for postgraduate taught and research programmes. The scholarship covers up to 300,000 MXN (Mexican pesos) in tuition costs per year for MSc and PhD programmes, plus a £770 per month stipend during the whole duration of the programme in living expenses costs and an additional one-time £150 for medical insurance (NHS surcharge). This gives students a unique opportunity to study overseas. Students are not required to pay this money back, however they are required to return to work in Mexico after their period of study.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Robert Gordon University offers two Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK. These scholarships are co-funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Robert Gordon University. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives, operating within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds, the program supports them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries. The scholarships combine sustainable development with the UK national interest and provide opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration. Recipients receive full funding for tuition fees, return airfare to the UK from their country of residence, a maintenance award, and additional allowances for one-year postgraduate study at Robert Gordon University.
Childcare Grant
The Childcare Grant provides financial assistance to eligible students to help cover childcare costs while studying. This grant is administered by Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance Northern Ireland. The amount awarded depends on individual circumstances and is designed to support students with children pursuing their undergraduate education. Students can apply once per academic year through their respective Student Finance website. The grant is available to full-time undergraduate students studying on campus across all subject areas.
Childcare Fund
The Childcare Fund is available to assist students in financial hardship with the cost of formal registered childcare expenses in Scotland. The fund is intended to provide a contribution towards study-related childcare costs, though it is not intended to cover the full cost of full-time childcare. UK students may be eligible for assistance with study-related childcare costs in the form of a grant which does not have to be repaid. Successful students will have their award paid directly to their childcare provider on a monthly basis. To qualify, students must be from Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland, meet eligibility criteria for tuition fee payment, be registered and attending an eligible course, have taken out their full entitlement to a student loan, and have exhausted all other possible sources of funding. Applicants must be paying registered childcare costs and be able to prove they are in financial difficulty.
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)
Founded in 1967 by the Canadian Women's Club to mark Canada's centennial, the CCSF has awarded some 500 scholarships to outstanding students from across Canada who are enrolled in postgraduate programmes at UK universities, colleges, institutes or conservatories. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic or artistic excellence and their ability to represent Canada in the UK. They represent a breadth of academic interests and pursuits. Awards are granted to scholars from a wide range of disciplines including science, engineering, social science and humanities as well as music, creative arts and design. Applicants must be Canadian citizens currently enrolled in a postgraduate programme of 2 years or longer at a full-time UK university or similar institution, and have completed at least one term of study with at least one term remaining.
Bolashak Scholarship Programme
The Bolashak scholarship programme is an initiative of the Kazakh Government to generously fund hundreds of bright young Kazakhs to study abroad at top universities. 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. This scholarship is awarded in subject areas prioritised by the Kazakh Government and covers full tuition fees and living costs.
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship programme has enabled US higher education students of limited financial means to study abroad since 2001. This programme funds approximately 40,000 scholars annually to travel to more than 150 countries. The scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs or internships. Students must be applying to or accepted into programs in countries with U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2.
Adult Dependants' Grant
The Adult Dependants' Grant is a financial assistance program available to students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales who have an adult who depends on them financially. This grant is administered by the respective Student Finance bodies (Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, or Student Finance Northern Ireland) and provides additional support based on individual circumstances. The grant is available to full-time undergraduate students studying on campus at Robert Gordon University across all subject areas. The amount awarded is dependent on the student's specific financial and personal circumstances. Students can apply for one grant per academic year and must meet the eligibility conditions set out by their funding body.
Aberdeenshire Educational Trust
The Aberdeenshire Educational Trust (AET) was established for educational purposes specifically for residents of the former County of Aberdeen. The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools, and further educational establishments to help with various educational costs. Support is available for school trips, further education expenses, and a number of other educational purposes. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who are resident in a property within the former Aberdeen County Council area, which includes some areas in Aberdeen City such as Dyce and Bridge of Don. The trust supports both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying full-time or part-time, on campus or through online learning, across all subject areas.
Aberdeen Endowments Trust Educational Grant
The City of Aberdeen Educational Endowments Scheme awards grants to applicants who live in or have a connection to the City of Aberdeen. The Trust awards grants to support education in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. Awards are means-tested and aim to improve the life chances of people through education. Students must have been born and brought up within the City of Aberdeen or whose parents still live within the City of Aberdeen and who are on a low income. The grant provides up to £300 per year to support undergraduate and postgraduate students in all subject areas, studying full-time or part-time, on campus or through online learning.
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