University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus

🎓 UWS Scholarships & Funding Overview

1. UWS Global Scholarship

• Eligibility: International students (including EU/EEA) enrolling in undergraduate or taught postgraduate programmes at any Scottish campus.
• Value:
• Postgraduate Taught: A one-off £2,000 tuition fee discount.
• Undergraduate: £2,000 per year for the duration of study.
• Key Conditions:
• You must hold an unconditional offer before the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is issued.
• The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee reduction, not a cash payment.
• It cannot be combined with other UWS scholarships.
• It does not apply to research programmes (MRes, MPhil, PhD) or certain business diplomas.

2. Other Support for International Postgraduates

UWS offers a range of additional scholarships, grants, and incentive schemes for international postgraduate students. These may be:

• Departmental awards based on academic merit.
• Subject-specific scholarships, depending on the School or faculty.
• Special funding initiatives for students in particular fields, including Sport & Exercise.
• For these, students usually apply directly through the department or are automatically considered during the admissions process.

3. UWS London Campus Scholarships

For students studying at the London campus, UWS provides exclusive scholarships that can reduce tuition fees by 35% to 45%, depending on the programme and intake.

These scholarships are specific to selected courses, so eligibility must be checked for your particular programme.

4. Sports Scholarships via TeamUWS

UWS runs a Sports Scholarship Programme for talented student-athletes. This scholarship provides support for students who are competing at a high level while studying.

Benefits can include:

• Financial assistance
• Access to facilities and coaching
• Flexible academic arrangements to balance sport and study