Student funding

Funding for students at GCU

Glasgow Caledonian University Foundation has raised more than £8 million for students at GCU. Thanks to support from generous donors, alumni and friends, there is a range of scholarships, awards and initiatives available to help students to make the most of their University experience.

This section provides information on some of the funding available for students thanks to our generous donors.

Please note, all scholarships and awards funds raised by the GCU Foundation are disbursed by the University’s Student Funding Team. For a full list of all scholarships and awards, and to apply for funding, visit: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships.

Magnusson Fund

The Magnusson Fund offers awards of up to £5,000, supported by donors including Sir Alex Ferguson and Santander.

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Common Good Fund

Funds prioritised to support our students where they need it most.

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Santander Universities Scholarship Programme

Find out more about the Santander Universities Scholarships Programme

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MA TV Fiction Writing Scholarships

GCU’s ground-breaking MA Television Fiction Writing programme has attracted over half a million pounds in scholarships.

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