Take a giant leap with a Magnusson Award

We want to hear from GCU students in their second year and upwards and early career researchers with big ambitions who want to step out of their comfort zone to explore, learn, help others, and have new life experiences, locally and around the globe.

The Magnusson Fund offers awards of up to £5,000, supported by donors including Sir Alex Ferguson and Santander. If you want to bring your dream project to life - take action and make it happen.

Projects and activities will require to be able to be achieved in light of any restrictions and guidelines imposed as a result of COVID-19.

Download the 2023 Magnus Magnusson Awards brochure

Previous Magnus Magnusson Award winners

Read more about our previous award winners below where you will see the variety of projects supported and the impact they have had.

How to Apply

Applications for the Magnusson Fund are now open and will close on Sunday, 4 February 2024.

Apply now